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Drip Irrigation

The most efficient watering technique is the trickle or drip irrigation system. This system is designed to prevent water stress.

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Container Plants for Spring

Read about our recommendations for container plants for Spring.
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SUCCESSFUL GARDENING IN DOUBLE DIAMOND

Some of the most difficult growing conditions imaginable are found in the Double Diamond area. These conditions exist along the east side of the Truckee Meadows south of the Double Diamond area and extend north through the Spanish Springs area.

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Miltonia Care

The popularity of the Miltonia orchid is increasing rapidly, thanks in part to the development of rigorous hybrid methods that can produce plants in greater quantities.

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Annuals and Flower Bed Tips

  • Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed due to insufficient light, overheated rooms or improper watering and fertilizing techniques.  Isolate new houseplants or gift plants before adding to your existing plants.  Pests to look for include spider mites, scale, mealybugs, whitefly and fungus gnats.  Moana recommends Bonide Insecticidal Soap and Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control (not for indoor citrus) for most insects.   Use Bonide All Seasons Horticultural & Dormant Oil to control spider mites on indoor citrus.  Moana recommends Summit Mosquito Bits for control of fungus gnats.
  • Most houseplants require less water and much less, if any, fertilizer, because they slow their growth during their semi-dormant winter period.
  • Wipe dust off houseplants regularly; clean plants are healthier and less susceptible to disease and pest infestations.  Moana recommends Schulz Plant Shine; use according to directions.
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