The High Desert Gardener (Moana Nursery's October Newsletter + Anniversary Specials)

The High Desert Gardener

Volume 10.12 October 1, 2012

Better Plants. Better People.

Contact Information: Email us at: customerservice@ moananursery.com

Moana Lane Garden Center The Florist, Greenhouse & Gift Shop 1100 W. Moana Lane, Reno 775-825-0600 S. Virginia St. Garden Center Outdoor Living, Tree Land & Moana Rock 11301 S. Virginia St., Reno 775-853-1319 Pyramid Hwy. Garden Center Spanish Springs Nursery 7655 Pyramid Hwy., Sparks 775-425-4300

Store Hours Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 5

p.m.

The Florist at Moana Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Landscape & Design Center Water-Wise Irrigation, Hardscapes & Water

Tips from Plant Doctor Jon "Spring Flowering Bulbs Are For Everyone!" As we enjoy the gorgeous fall colors, it's time to think about next spring's color. I just finished planting spring bulbs in several spots that had no color last spring because my perennial flowers were still asleep. I decided to incorporate more bulbs this year to solve this minor design issue. Spring flowering bulbs provide early and continuous color in the landscape with very little effort on your part. And when planted in the right locations, will multiply each year! (Link to rest of article below.) Click here ... this link to see the entire article from Jon on

spring flowering bulbs

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Features 1190 W. Moana Lane, Reno 775-825-0602 X 134

NV Lic. #3379 A, D, E CA Lic. #317448

Feature Products:

For planting success, we recommend using these three

products when planting or transplanting all plants:

Superthrive, Gardner & Bloome Soil Building

Compost and Dr. Earth Life or Starter Fertilizer

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Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant ...trees, shrubs, perennials & spring flowing bulbs!

Hey, its all about the roots! Let us explain why here. Stop by any one of our garden centers to pick up your fall gardening supplies and take advantage of our Fall Planting Specials. Timely, Local TipsNow is the Time to . . .

● Refresh flower beds and containers with cool-season favorites such as pansies, ornamental cabbage & kale, chrysanthemums, sedums, ornamental grasses and fall-blooming asters.

● To prevent early spring infestations of aphids and other troublesome insects, apply Bonide Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control to your trees and shrubs.

● Continue planting trees, shrubs and perennials - fall is the best time to plant. Be sure to plant with SuperThrive, Dr. Earth Life Starter Fertilizer and Gardner & Bloome Soil Building Compost and follow our planting guide for success.

● Fertilize lawn with Dr. Earth Lawn Fertilizer or Bonide Winterizer if you haven't done so yet.

● Plant spring blooming bulbs later this month or up until the ground freezes. For best results, plant with Dr. Earth Bulb Food, Fish Bone Meal or Bone Meal.

● Goldfinches are returning to back yards from their summer feeding grounds. Enjoy this social, entertaining bird by placing a nyjer seed sock or finch feeder where you can view it.

There is a lot to do in your garden and yard during the fall ... see all our Timely, Local, High Desert, Bi-Weekly Tips - - Click here - - and check often - - now is the time.

Enjoy 45% Savings on all Moana-grown Shrubs, Vines, Perennials, Grasses and more ... see below.

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Plantskydd keeps rabbits away from lawns and other areas of your garden by a

combination of both taste and smell.

Bonide Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control

New Arrivals:

● Pansies , violas, mums and pumpkins from our Oregon farm will brighten your fall décor.

● J.R. Watkins ... Since 1868, Watkins has been an American pioneer in natural products, offering a diverse line of personal and home care products free of synthetic and irritating chemicals. Check out these products at our Moana Lane location: all purpose cleaners - dish washing liquid - laundry detergent - body oil - muscle cooling gel - muscle warming gel - first aid salve - foot repair - hand soap - hand lotion - lip balm - sink sets - room freshener.

● Fall decor for your home.

Florist at Moana Lane

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Dr. Earth Final Stop Yard & Garden Insect Killer

Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew

Order your fall wreaths and holiday centerpieces early! Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Call the Florist at Moana: 825-0671 to talk to one of our talented designers.

Happy 45th Anniversary Sale

Continues!

Moana-Grown Shrubs, Perennials, Vines & Grasses 45% off all varieties!

(discount excludes all specials)

'Karl Foerster' Feather Reed Grass - - 1 gal Red Hot $4.99 ... Save $7 each (Limit 3 while supplies last.)

Best Price in Town Deals

& Much More!

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Dr. Earth Lawn Fertilizer

Bonide Winterizer 5m

Bonide Weed & Feed 5m

see all the Garden Center Specials.

Special Buys - - Bond Two Piece Pruner Set ... Save $10; $3 off your choice of five different bags of Bonide Lawn Fertilizers for all applications.

See all the anniversary specials here, through Oct. 15th.

Thank You for 45 Years!

Matt's Tree of the Month: Persian Ironwood This small, low-branched tree with unusual form and texture makes an interesting and uncommon specimen. Fall color is generally an excellent mix of yellow, orange and red. Plant a Persian Ironwood where you can enjoy its distinctive year-round eye appeal.

Gail's Plant of the Month: Pansies Plant some pansies this fall for great spring color. These tough little plants will flower through fall into winter and return for a spring encore. Pansies come in a variety of colors and can be used in mass plantings or added to

your containers.

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Bonide Lawn Food 5m

Bonide Crabgrass Preventer 5m

Bonide Seed Starter 5m

Not a Moana Nursery Rewards Members?Your Purchases Can Add Up to a Valuable Moana Rewards

Certificate ... 10,000 Like-Cash Awards Were Earned in 2011

To view the 2012 brochure, please click here.

Ants In Your Garden ... Are They A Problem?

More No than Yes ... Ants living around your plants can increase the watering needs as they tunnel through your soil creating air pockets and drier conditions. Yet, those same tunnels help aerate the soil. And, if the ants are on your plants foliage, that's usually an indication that harmful sucking insects like aphids or whiteflies are feeding on and damaging your plants. Sucking insects leave a sweet "honeydew" residue that ants love. So, the ants are an early warning of insect problems that need to be addressed. At the first sign of this, control both the ants and the insects appropriately since the ants may actually begin to move the insects around to get more honeydew. If the problem is on an edible plant, be careful what spray you use. Ask us.

Did you know that an investment in landscaping is the only home improvement that increases the value of your home over time? Since fall is the best time to plant, take advantage of these super savings now!

Click here for why fall is the best time to plant.

Check Out These Home Improvement Specials:$15 Shrubs and $59 Trees ...

#5 Redtwig Dogwood (reg. $28)

#5 Cistena Plum (reg. $28)#3 Dwarf Mugo Pine (reg. $32.99)

#15 'Redspire' Flowering Pear (reg. $109.99)#15 Northern Red Oak (reg. $109.99)

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Bonide Eight Yard & Garden

- - bug killer

Dr. Earth Bone Meal

Dr. Earth Fish Bone Meal

October High Desert Bird-of-the-Month: American and Lesser Goldfinch Both the American (pictured below) and Lesser Goldfinch (pictured here) inhabit our area, though the Lesser is far more commonly seen. The breeding male American Goldfinch has a bright yellow body, black cap, wings, and tail, and a white rump and undertail coverts. The wings have flashy white patches. Bill is pink and conical. The winter American Goldfinch, like the immatures, are either brownish or grayish above. The male may show some black on the forehead. The female American Goldfinch is duller yellow than the male, has olive above and lacks the black cap and yellow shoulder bar. The Lesser Goldfinch is a small finch with dark green back, black crown, and bright yellow underparts. Wings and tail are black with white markings. Winter male is duller. Female is smaller, duller, and lacks black cap. Juvenile is similar to female but has greener underparts. Goldfinches prefer nyjer and premium oil sunflower seeds. They will eat from finch tube feeders, mesh tube feeders, seed tube feeders, hopper feeders and tray feeders. Fun Facts:

● Unlike many birds, the American Goldfinch undergoes a complete molt each spring. This molt requires a large amount of nutrients and energy which probably diminishes their ability to nest earlier in the season.

● American Goldfinch can weave their nest so tightly that it will temporarily hold water.

● Like their cousin the American Goldfinch, Lesser Goldfinches will delay breeding until the greatest number of thistle, dandelion and other composite flowers are seeding.

● The Lesser Goldfinch is believed to be monogamous with its mate

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during the breeding season and will bring food to the nest for her while she incubates their eggs.

Lots more on goldfinches & birds at www.wbu.com/reno.

WBU Bird Food Sale:October 1 - 15, 2012

● All bird seed (except quail blocks & finch socks) is on sale - including 5 lb. bags

● Save 20% on Seed cylinders* & dough cylinders (*excludes Hoot the Owl)

● Mix & Match - Buy 5, Get One Free**: Suet cakes, dough cakes, seed cakes, suet logs

**equal or lesser value

Residential Design & Landscape Services Take advantage of the best time to plant - the fall! There is still time to construct or renovate your landscape so you can enjoy it this year! Call 825-0602 x134 to schedule a free landscape estimate with one of our talented designers and explore your possibilities.

● New landscape design & installation

● Makeover of existing landscapes

● Water-wise irrigation design, installation & repairs

● Artistic driveways, patios & water

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features ● FieldTurf artificial putting greens, lawns, dog runs & play areas

Announcing Moana Nursery's New Birthday Club - Beginning in 2013 Easy to join - just give us your birthday month and you'll receive a birthday gift from Moana Nursery during your birthday month. Did You Know? Tuesday is a special day at all three Moana Nursery/Wild Birds Unlimited retail locations. We call it Senior and Military Tuesday ... show your appropriate ID and if you are 65 or older, or if you are a current member of any branch of our armed services, we are pleased to take an additional 10% off your total purchase.Tuesday is the day we honor our seniors and our military volunteers; we appreciate your service to our country.

Get ready for the holidays! Brite Lights

Moana Brite Lights can turn your home into a truly amazing and festive winter wonderland. Products are sturdy, unique and withstand our severe weather and strong winds. Our service includes design, installation, take-down, storage, maintenance and a three year product warranty. Brite Lights products include:

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● lighted 9' garland & wreaths from 3' to 9' in diameter ● starbursts to hang from recessed light fixtures, trellises or trees ● animated displays ● large selection of displays that can be freestanding (staked in

ground) or hung in windows, on fences or the house itself ● To learn more about Moana Brite Lights, click here .

For a FREE estimate unique to your home or office, call 775-825-0602 ext 134 or email customerservice@moananursery.com.

UPCOMING SEMINARS

October 6: Creating a Fall Bird Sanctuary - Fall is a great time to set up bird feeders. It allows the winter dwellers to become familiar with them before bad weather arrives and gives migratory birds much needed nutrition for their travels. Join local birding guru and longtime Audubon Society member Alan Gubanich to learn about plants that provide shelter, food sources, how to maintain a consistent source of water and how to indentify the many species that will show up in your yard. October 13: Best Trees for Reno - Steve Churchillo (City of Reno Urban Forester) and Jon Bruyn (Moana plant doctor, horticulturalist and certified arborist) team up for this informative seminar devoted to trees. They will discuss which are the best trees for Reno and why plus review the Champion Tree list of mature specimens located in Reno, explaining why they made the list. They will also share the results of the Reno/Sparks Tree Canopy Assessment which analyzed our current tree canopy and the economic and environmental benefits of existing and future tree canopy scenarios. October 20: Putting your Garden to Bed - Moana plant doctor, consulting horticulturalist and long time high desert gardener Jim Stanton will explain what you should and should not do in your landscape to prepare for winter as well as during the coming winter months. Because critters can wreak havoc during the winter if you are not prepared, Jim will thoroughly discuss how to protect your lawn and plants from deer, voles, rabbits, insects and diseases. He will also address winter care of fruit trees and what yard waste can be composted. (A detailed composting seminar will be held on November 3rd.) October 27: Hooray! Hooray! - Applause! Applause!Bring in a few photos of your flower garden/containers to celebrate your season-long gardening endeavors! Long-time gardening expert speaker/instructor as well as published photographer/writer Lainie Vreeland will

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share her expertise as you share your garden photos with the group. This is a fun time to share your successes with your fellow gardeners. All seminars are free and held at Moana Nursery, 1190 W. Moana Lane, in our Landscape and Design Center unless otherwise stated. Seminars begin promptly at 10 a.m. and last one hour. Please arrive 15 minutes early, as seating is limited to 60 and is first come, first served. Visit www.moananursery.com or call (775) 825-0600 for more information

Have questions regarding tree planting or trimming near power lines? Check out this link to NV Energy for information and answers. When planting a new tree, look up to determine where power lines are before making your selection. https://www.nvenergy.com/home/safety/treetrimming.cfm

Have more fruits and veggies than you can possibly eat, preserve or give away? Then please donate your overabundance to one of these food pantries. They and their clients will be most appreciative!

● Faith Lutheran Church, 2075 W. Seventh St., Reno; from 10 am - 3 pm Fridays. Details: 775 -747-3246

● Our Lady of the Snows, Sister Carmen's Ministry, 1200 S. Arlington Ave., Reno; 9:30 am - 3 pm, Monday - Thursday. Details: 775-329-0904

● St. Vincent's Food Pantry, 500 E. Fourth St., Reno; from 9 am -- 5 pm Monday - Saturday. Details: 775-322-9824

● Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1900 1st St., Sparks; from 9 - 11:30 am Monday & Tuesday. Details: 775-358-0743

● St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1125 12th St., Sparks; from 8 - 11 am Wednesday & Saturday and 10 --11 am Monday & Thursday. Details: 775-358-4474.

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