November 2, 2026
Hoyas offer lasting interest. Their climbing or trailing stems carry leaves in a range of shapes, patterns, and colors. For indoor gardeners in the high desert of northern Nevada, the main considerations for Hoyas are strong window light, dry air, and a potting mix that supports healthy roots. Paying attention to those conditions helps a new hoya settle into your home. Happy Hoya-days!
Terrariums are a unique way of displaying your houseplants! Not only do they offer visual interest and variety in a small space but they’re entirely customizable and fairly easy to build. Here's how!
Dwarf mugo pine, known botanically as Pinus mugo var. pumilio, offers a presence that brings texture, provides contrast, and lasts over winter. With dense green needles, sturdy branches, and a naturally low, spreading form, it brings the character of a mountain pine into the home landscape.
Pruning in fall is important for the health of your trees and shrubs. It might seem complicated, but we’ll make it much simpler to understand!
October is the perfect time to be planting your spring blooming bulbs. Planting now gives your bulbs time to grow nice strong roots before they bloom in the spring. Let’s get started!
High desert gardeners ask a lot of their plants. A successful shrub must tolerate intense sunlight, dry air, temperature swings, alkaline soil and winter cold, while still bringing color and life to the landscape. Caryopteris meets that challenge beautifully.
Have you ever wanted to add a beautiful dark houseplant to your collection? Here is a quick guide of some of the stunning options to bring a little goth spirit into your home.