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SELECTING AND GROWING FRUIT TREES IN NORTHERN NEVADA

Apples are the most reliable fruit-producing tree, followed by pears, plums, cherries, peaches, then apricots and nectarines.
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Proper Time for Pruning

Some trees have free flowing sap and will ‘bleed’ excessively if pruned in early spring. While unsightly, the bleeding sap causes little harm to the plants.

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HIGH DESERT WATER-WISE PLANTS

Drought or not, you can have beautiful landscaping, healthy plants and water savings once most plants are established, especially if you choose these plants and use good practices.

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MOANA NURSERY PLANTING GUIDE

Drought or not, you can have beautiful landscaping, healthy plants and water savings once most plants are established, especially if you choose these plants and use good practices.

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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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RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE

The environment in your yard can change dramatically between the front and back yards. Trees (yours and your neighbors’) and fences can also dramatically affect airflow and shade within your landscape.

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MOANA NURSERY PLANTING GUIDE

Consider the amount of space available for the plant (both now and when full- grown), the amount of sunlight it will receive, the type of soil at the site and type of soil the plant requires.

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WATER WISELY FOR HEALTHY PLANTS

A healthy plant has deep roots. The deeper the roots, the less temperature variations on the surface impact the plant and the more firmly the plant is anchored into the soil.

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Outdoor Bonsai Tree Care

Caring for an outdoor bonsai tree is different from that of normal potted plants. The main reason is that bonsai trees are planted in small pots and therefore have limited storage for nutrients and water.

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Plants that Attract Butterflies

Butterflies require both host plants on which to lay their eggs and provide food for the caterpillars plus nectar plants which feed the butterflies.

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Attract Bees to Your Yard

Plant a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes of flowers for bees. Their favorite colors are blue, purple and yellow.
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Dwarf Citrus High Desert Tree Care

Citrus trees make wonderful patio trees during northern Nevada’s summer months and transform into houseplants which produce a beautiful fragrance during the winter.

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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.