Helpful High Desert Videos
Welcome to Moana Grown! Here, you can get advice, tips, and information in quick, easy-to-understand videos. You can meet our birding pros, floral designers, and our plant experts. When we say expert, we mean it. High Desert certified nursery professionals, horticulturalists, arborists and master gardeners make up our Moana Nursery family. Pair them with more than 220 varieties of trees and shrubs designed to thrive in our climate and your landscape has never been in better hands.
Our Latest Video Helpers
Frost Protection with Plant Doctor Jon Bruyn
At Moana Nursery, our Plant Doctors are here to Preserve and Protect! Learn how to protect your crops from Spring frosts with Plant Doctor, Jon Bruyn.
Successful Plant Watering
Learn how to tell how much water your plants need and how to ensure you're giving them enough water.
It’s Planting Thyme!
Winter can be fickle in the high desert, but you don't have to miss a single day of the growing season, begin with cold-hardy favorites like rosemary, lettuces, spinach, etc.
The Compost-ess with the Most-ess!
Using this instant compost tea is an easy and efficient way to improve your soil quality.
DIY Wildflower Seed Bombs
Moana Nursery Plant Doctor, Angela Turner, shows you how to make & plant DIY wildflower seed bombs.
What’s the Hellebore?
Liven up your winter landscape with hellebore! Plant Doctor, Jeni Lowery, tells us all about the hellebore.
Seed starting with Michael 🌱
Plant Doctor Michael Roth walks us through the simple process of seed starting.
Easy Indoor Plants for Beginners 🌱
Plant Doctor Jeni Lowery guides you through the world of easy and low-maintenance plants,
Toxic vs Pet Safe Plants
Plant Doctor Gary Jentink shares his expert insights on plant choices, highlighting the hidden dangers of toxic varieties and showcasing beautiful alternatives that are pet-friendly.
Winterize your Water Features!
Plant Doctor Steve Packer explains how to avoid winter damages to pottery and water features.
Winter Watering in the High Desert
Plant Doctor Jon Bruyn will tell you, when it comes to winter watering, slow is the way to go!
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
10 things you need to do to prepare your garden for winter to keep it clean and ready to go for spring.
How to Prepare Your Roses for Winter
Jon Bruyn is here to explain 4 key steps you need to take to ensure your roses make it through winter safely.
Winter Weed Control
Learn which weed control you need to apply during the winter months to stops weeds in the spring.
Winter Watering In Dry Climates
After we turn our irrigation systems off in the fall,
5 Common Planting Mistakes
Plant Doctor Jeni Lowery walks us through the 5 most common mistakes, and how to avoid them, while planting trees in the high desert.
Tree Talk: Autumn Blaze Maple
Plant Doctor Gary is here to tell you why this maple should be a staple in your landscape.
Using Seed Cylinders for Bird Feeding
Learn how our Wild Birds Unlimited seed cylinder products work and why they are a great option for backyard bird-lovers.
Hey Yew! Yeah, Yew! Check out these Fall shrubs
Explore some of our favorite shrubs for fall color with Plant Doctor Michael Roth.
Fall Container Gardening
Plant Doctor Michael Roth teaches about container planting in the Fall.
Fall Watering with Jon Bruyn
Plant Doctor Jon Bruyn gives recommendations for your watering schedule to begin the seasonal transition and pre-prepping your garden for the winter months ahead.
Fall Rose Care
Plant Doctor Jon Bruyn is here to tell you all about fall rose care in order to get the most out of your rose bushes next year.
Planting Fall Bulbs
Learn when and how to plant bulbs in the fall for bountiful blooms in the spring.
What To Do In Your Garden In Fall
Fall is a great time for planting and garden/landscape maintenance. Learn about fall watering, fertilizing, what to plant, and more.
Fall Fertilizer
Understand when it's a good idea to fertilize in the fall, and which fertilizer to use to send your plants the right signals.
Fall Pruning Tips
Lisa explains how to properly prune your perennials in the fall when they start to turn brown.
The Hardy Hibiscus – with Gary Jentink
Plant Doctor recommended: Add a SPLASH of fall color to your yard with a Hardy Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon).
What makes a good bird feeder?
Follow our Feeder Leader, Lisa Braginton, as she points out what features and materials to look for, how to maintain your feeders, and how to attract different birds with different feeders.
Fall Mulching
Lisa explains what to do with leaves that fall on your plants, and how to properly mulch your planting beds.
G&B Organics Lawn Fertilizer
Plant Doctor Jon Bruyn tells about the benefits of G&B Organics Lawn Fertilizer.
How to Check Lawn Sprinkler Efficiency
Do you have dead or dying patches on your lawn? Your sprinklers might not be working efficiently!
Creating a Water-Wise Lawn
Improve your lawn's water usage by watering at the right frequency and time of day.
Spring Lawn Care Tips
Plant Doctor Jon knows all about your lawn! He's here at Moana Nursery with tips on transitioning your lawn from winter to spring.
Introducing Kitchen Minis!
Plant Doctor Jeni shows off our new line of Moana Grown plants, Kitchen Minis!
What is an African Violet?
Plant Doctor Angela walks us through the steps of successfully growing African Violets.
Planting Onions, Garlic and Shallots
Learn how best to plant these hardy crops in the fall for a successful harvest next year.
Summer Watering Tips 💦
Plant Doctor Gary talks about water wise plants and tips you can use to save water and money in your landscape.
Common Indoor Plant Pest ID and Treatment 🐛
Plant Doctor Michael Roth shares the pests you're most likely to find on your houseplants.
Fav Fertilizers
Plant Doctor Jeni Lowery shares her favorite fertilizers and micronutrients at Moana Nursery.
Soils & Soil Amendments
Plant Doctors Michael Roth & Steve Packer are here to give you the scoop on soils & soil amendments for the high desert.
Insect Controls
Plant Doctor Jon Bruyn is here to help you ID and treat the insects that may be plaguing your high desert garden!
Tree Talk with Gary Jentink: Quaking Aspens
From bright fall colors to quaking sound effects, there are many reasons Quaking Aspens are a popular riparian specimen in the High Desert.
Get Fern-tastic results by bringing your indoor plants outside in the summer!
Plant Doctor Angela Turner is here to talk to you about bringing your indoor plants outside.
Air Purifying Plants With Steve Packer
Plant Doctor Steve Packer is here to prescribe YOU a potted plant!
High Desert Succulents with Angela Turner
Sedum, Stonecrops, Succulents & Cactus, Plant Doctor (and succulent lover), Angela Turner, shares some basic tips for growing succulents in the High Desert!
Learning About Lilac!
Plant Doctor Angela is here to help you learn about the common lilac, lilacs leave landscapes looking luscious and lovely!
Planting Moana Grown Veggies!
Plant Doctor Michael Roth shares his tips on a successful veggie garden.
Packer’s Picks: Flowering Annuals
Plant Doctor Steve Packer is here to tell you about his favorite Moana Grown flowering annuals!
Summer Bulbs with Steve!
Plant Doctor Steve Packer shows us a few of his favorite summer blooming bulbs.
Creeping Crawling Climbing Clematis!
If you have the time, Plant Doctor Gary will tell you about his favorite vine.
Turn your yard into a hummingbird haven!
Bird Expert Lisa Braginton explains all the features of a hummingbird-friendly landscape.
Michael’s Myth Busters
Plant Doctor Michael Roth debunks the myth: don't plant tender plants or veggies until all the snow on Peavine is melted.
The Scoop on Strawberries 🍓
Plant Doctor Gary, gives us the scoop on strawberries!
Perennials for Pollinators! 🌸
Plant Doctor Michael Roth talks about Perennials for Pollinators.
Ladybug Lowdown
Plant Doctor Angela gives us the lowdown on ladybugs!
Tomato Tips! 🍅
Plant Doctors Steve and Jeni talk about Tomatoes and how to have a bountiful harvest.
MYTH BUSTERS… are eggshells and coffee grounds good for the garden?
Plant Doctor Michael Roth gives us the low down on eggshells and coffee grounds and what to use instead.
Tree Talk: Honey Locust
Honey Locusts are a great shade tree for the garden, plus they are one of Plant Doctor Gary Jentink's favorite trees!
Give a hoot, grow some fruit!
Plant Doctor Michael Roth outlines some tips to get the best results, so you and your trees can live apple-y ever after.
The ‘weed’ you need: Mexican Primrose!
Our Moana Nursery Plant Doctor Angela Turner tells about the perennial Mexican Primrose.
All About Umbrella Trees ☂
Check in with Plant Doctor Gary as he schools us on Scheffleras.
Packer’s Picks: Spring Plantings!
Moana Nursery Plant Doctor Steve Packer shows us his favorite things to plant (and graze on) in the early spring.
How To Plant a High Desert Shade Garden
Michael and helpers transform a shady area into a beautiful garden.
Fresh and Affordable – Choosing Flowers in Season
Get the best value when selecting flowers for your wedding, special event, or just because.
Attract Bluebirds With Food
Wild Birds Unlimited has tips for 3 foods bluebirds simply can't resist!
How to Attract Goldfinches
Learn a few tips on how to attract and keep finicky goldfinches around your property.
Attract Birds With Water
How you can attract more birds to your property by providing them water.
Attract More Birds with Bark Butter
All kinds of birds love Wild Birds Unlimited's spreadable or bits-form bark butter!
Attracting Wild Birds
Carmel explains the basics for attracting birds to your backyard.
Tidy Bird-Feeding Solutions
Bird feeding is fun but can be so messy! Learn about different products that will allow you to enjoy your backyard birds without the mess.
Create a Backyard Birdscape in 4 Simple Steps
How to keep wild birds happy and hanging around in your backyard.
How to Keep Pest Birds Out of Feeders
We have several great bird feeding solutions that keep the pest birds away so your preferred birds can play!
The Benefits of Indoor Plants
Steve shares the happy effects of indoor plants – clean air, good mood, better work!
Bree’s Favorite Houseplants for December
Bree Lake introduces you to some of her favorite winter houseplants that are sure to brighten up your home over the holiday season.
How To Plant A Succulent
Our Greenhouse Manager Michelle Catnick teaches you how to plant succulents with the right-sized pot, cactus soil, and depth.
Easy Care Indoor Plants
Bree Lake shows you five easy-care indoor plants that thrive in the home or office. Add some green to your indoor spaces!
African Violet Care
Bree Lake, color buyer at Moana Nursery, is here to share with you her 6 steps for taking care of your African violets.
How To: Repotting Orchids
Did you know that orchids should be repotted every 14 to 18 months? Learn how to safely re-pot your orchid plant.
Houseplants for Valentine’s Day
Houseplants make for a longer-lasting gift than cut flowers. Gift them for Valentine's Day, birthdays, Mother's Day and more!
Plants for Better Sleep
Bring any or all of these helpful houseplants into your bedroom and reap the benefits of a better night's sleep!
How To: Repotting House Plants
Learn how and when to re-pot your houseplants for healthy growth. (Hint: it might be sooner than you think!)
What To Feed Your Plants
Steve talks about the benefits of fertilizing your plants.
Composting – Get Started
Lisa explains how easy composting is and why it’s so beneficial to your yard and the planet.
How to Winterize Your Irrigation System
Two helpful videos and an instruction page.
Pesticides and Pet Safety
Jon Bruyn talks about some of the unexpected ways pesticides can harm your pets, and how to protect your furry loved ones.
Understanding Pesticide Labels
Lisa Braginton is here to explain the helpful information that can be found on the label of a pesticide bottle, helping you to choose the right one.
How to Pot and Grow Citrus Trees
You can grow citrus in northern Nevada! Jon Bruyn shows you how to pot and care for your high desert citrus trees.
What is Deadheading?
Learn how, when, and why do deadhead your flowers to improve growth and appearances.
The Benefits of Mulch
Lisa talks about how a layer of mulch can improve your landscaping soil & appearance plus conserve moisture.
Plants for Shade Gardening
Steve Packer shows you 20 plants that do well in the shade and how to have a successful shade garden.
Plants for Pollinators
Learn about various types of perennial and annual plants that attract different pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
How to Prune Mugo Pines
Learn how to take special care when pruning to ensure that your mugo pine retains both its dwarf size and healthy growth.
How to Prune a Japanese Maple
Jon Bruyn is here to explain how to prune your Japanese Maple to keep it under-burdened and gorgeous to look at.
How to Prune Deciduous Trees
Jon Bruyn walks you through the intricacies of pruning deciduous trees to keep them healthy and strong without damaging them.
Your Nevada Garden
Understand the key differences and remedies for our local gardening and landscaping challenges during this 40-minute video.
Understanding Microclimates
Lisa explains the nuances of the high-desert climate and what it means for your plants.
In Your Garden Now: Summertime
Summertime is the time for gardening! Here are 6 of
Smart Landscape Design
Landscaping in northern Nevada means we have some special considerations
Growing Tomatoes & Peppers in Northern Nevada
Tomatoes are supposed to be one of the easiest (and
How to Compost
Our Plant Doctor Steve Packer is here to teach you just how easy composting can be!
Watering Tips for the High Desert
Lisa explains why watering should be tailored to the unique requirements of your landscaping.
Using Ladybugs for Insect Control
Steve Packer explains the benefits of using ladybugs as a green and effective insect control option for your garden.
How to Choose the Right Tree
Choosing a tree is a big decision! Make sure you take all of this into consideration when planning which tree to plant in your yard.
How to Successfully Plant a High Desert Tree
Lisa provides a tutorial video for planting trees in our high desert landscape.