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Tree Talk: Japanese Maples
Plant Doctor Nick Macaluso is here to tell you how to plant and care for Japanese Maples here in the High Desert, including how to pick a spot in your yard where they'll be happy, how to properly plant them, and when to prune.
Spring & Summer Rose Care with Plant Doctor Jeni 🌹
Plant Doctor Jeni Ware is here to tell you some care tips for roses during the spring and summer months, including how to properly plant them, when and how to prune, and ways to keep bugs and disease at bay.
Goth Gardening with Plant Doctor Emily 🖤
Plant Doctor Emily Middleton is here to share her design tips and top plant recommendations for your own High Desert goth garden, whether you want to go all out goth or just incorporate a couple of beautiful plants into a garden of any style!
Tree Talk: Double Pink Weeping Higan Cherry 🌸
Plant Doctor Nick Macaluso is here to tell you about this weeping cherry, how to care for it, and why it makes a great statement tree for your yard.
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If you're looking for a tree that offers rich purple foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and exceptional hardiness, the Canada Red Chokecherry is an excellent choice. This versatile ornamental tree provides season-long beauty while thriving in challenging climates, making it a favorite for high desert landscapes.
If you're looking for a tree that delivers eye-catching color from spring through fall, the Royal Raindrops® Crabapple is an exceptional choice. With its vibrant magenta spring blooms, unique purple foliage, and brilliant fall color, this ornamental tree offers season-long interest while remaining hardy enough to thrive in the high desert.
If you're looking for a fast-growing shade tree that combines brilliant fall color, strong branch structure, and excellent adaptability, the Celebration® Maple is an outstanding choice.
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.
Growing roses in the high desert of Northern Nevada means working with extremes. The climate brings intense sun, low humidity, alkaline soil, and wide temperature swings between day and night. While that might sound harsh, roses can do very well here if you focus on soil improvement, deep watering, and consistent seasonal care.
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.
Starting seeds indoors allows gardeners to work around these challenges by giving plants a strong, controlled beginning.
Tips for Plants, Trees, and Shrubs
- Plant your plant in the ground as soon as possible, in a hole 2x the width of the root ball. Plants that have been planted in containers or not planted at all are not be covered by our warranty.
- Enrich your soil with much needed nutrients, we recommend G&B Organics Soil Building Conditioner and G&B Organics Purely Compost. The soil in our region has a tendency to be baron, planting without adding nutrients can put your plant at risk.
- Water! Plants without proper irrigation will not be covered by our warranty. For best results, add Superthrive to your first watering to reduce transplant shock.
- Staking may be necessary for trees or saplings. High winds can dislodge plants that are not appropriately staked. Without proper stakes, wind damage may not be covered by our warranty.
- Mulching in warmer months keeps root balls wet longer and reduces your water usage. Mulching in colder months prevents frost damage to roots.
- Fertilize, plants need food, too! For new plantings you should only use slow release fertilizers like G&B Organics Starter Fertilizer or G&B Organics Paradise Fertilizer.