Watering & Plant Care

You have to be very careful when repotting a cactus but if your spiky friend is in need of a bigger home, here are some tips and tricks to help you do it safely.

Summer in Reno can be tough on a garden. The good news is that most summer stress can be managed with a few consistent habits. Small adjustments can keep your garden growing, flowering and thriving through the hottest part of the season and into fall.

Walk through any houseplant collection and chances are your eyes will be drawn to the plants splashed with creamy whites, soft yellows, silvery streaks, pink blushes, or marbled patterns. These striking markings are known as variegation, and they transform ordinary leaves into living works of art.

Marigolds are among the most dependable annual flowers for high desert gardens. Their bright yellow, gold, orange, and sometimes red blooms provide months of color while thriving in the sunny, dry conditions common throughout Northern Nevada and other high desert regions.

There is something almost magical about a Japanese maple. Their delicate leaves, graceful branching, and glowing fall color make them one of the most beautiful ornamental trees you can plant.

When it comes to keeping a garden healthy and thriving, watering is one of the most important jobs, and one of the easiest to get wrong.

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.

Fungus gnats are common pests that houseplant owners encounter. What are they and what can you do to prevent and treat them?

With its dramatic, trumpet-shaped flowers and intoxicating fragrance, Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) can transform any garden. However, it's important to approach this beautiful plant with care.