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For years, bright blooms and vibrant greenery dominated garden design trends, but darker foliage has quietly become one of the most impactful ways to create a more elevated outdoor space.

Among the many birds that inhabit Northern Nevada, few capture attention quite like the Anna’s hummingbird. Tiny, fast, and brilliantly colored, these remarkable birds have become increasingly common throughout the Reno–Sparks area and surrounding high desert communities.

Shelves are packed with endless options, different ratios, formulas, and promises. But more choice doesn’t always mean better results. At Moana Nursery, we believe growing healthy plants should be simple, effective, and trusted.

In the high desert climate of places like Reno, bringing a touch of the tropics indoors can feel like a small victory against dry air, intense sun, and fluctuating temperatures.

If you’ve ever spent hours pulling weeds only to see them come back, you’re not alone. What if you could stop weeds before they ever sprout?

The American Goldfinch is one of the most cheerful and recognizable birds found in Northern Nevada. Its bright yellow summer plumage stands in striking contrast to the muted browns and grays of the high desert.

One of the most effective ways to create a successful, low-maintenance landscape in this region is to use native plants or native-derived varieties that are already adapted to the Great Basin environment.

The Northern House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) is one of the most energetic and charismatic small birds found across North America, including the high desert landscapes of the western United States.

Across high desert landscapes, quail are among the most recognizable and beloved birds. Their quick movements, soft calls, and distinctive topknots make them a familiar sight along sagebrush flats, desert washes, and suburban edges.

Introducing our Bloom With Me Bulbs: a hand-planted, ready-to-grow collection of spring-blooming bulbs designed to bring long-lasting color, ease, and a little daily delight into your life.

Whether you choose a bright green Shamrock Plant for luck, a dramatic purple variety for bold beauty, or the distinctive Iron Cross for its lucky four-leaf pattern, Oxalis offers history, meaning, and gentle movement in one compact, resilient plant.

Bromeliads are some of the most striking and versatile plants a gardener can grow. With their architectural rosettes, vivid bracts, and surprising adaptability, they bring bold texture and color to windowsills, patios, greenhouses, and tropical landscapes alike.