Plant and Tree Care

With the summer season ending and the cool temperatures of fall just around the corner, now is the perfect time to give your yard some love and attention. Especially after the long Nevada summer, your lawn and plants will thank you!

For trees and plants, trimming excess growth is a key part to keeping them in good condition. Only get rid of what is needed so that you don’t leave them exposed to potential disease or infection.

Moon Valley Nurseries now offers tree removal, trimming, and more. We guarantee the highest quality service and certified arborists are available in your area for free estimates.

A good rule of thumb is to never cut more than 20% of the current growth for any given plant. After trimming is completed, nutrients can be added to help the plants succeed for the upcoming cold weather.

For year-round use, Moon Valleyʼs Super Charged Moon Juice is liquid supplement that stimulates the root system. This can help maintain your trees and plants through heat, frost, and will even help fend off disease.

Our Moon Valleyʼs Moon Dust is a fertilizer with the perfect mix of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. This blend of nutrients is safe and great to use on almost any plant found in your yard. 

Lawn Care

With the Nevada sun cooling down, now is a good time to take care of your yard. The heat has put your lawn under a lot of strain and it would benefit from some attention. Moon Valley’s Moon Royale Turf Fertilizer helps your grass come back to life! The Moon Royale Turf Fertilizer will make the grass look and feel better quickly so you can start to enjoy it sooner.

Best Trees to Plant in the Fall

Crape Myrtle

The Crape Myrtle tree is a great option for most Nevada yards. It blooms in an assortment of colors, such as red, white, pink, and purple. The fall leaves show off a vibrant orange-red shade that will get your neighbors attention.  It is a medium-sized flowering tree that is easy to maintain all year. The Crape Myrtle enjoys the heat of Nevada and will be an impressive addition to any yard. 

Raywood Ash

Another sun- loving tree is the Raywood Ash. It grows up and out into a round body, which creates nice areas of shade over its surroundings. Along with the shade that it provides the landscape, the coloring matches the autumn season perfectly when its leaves turn to a burgundy-red color after the summer season and through winter.

Shumard Oak

The Shumard Oak is a popular tree in the Nevada desert when you are looking for shade in your landscape design. It is also drought-tolerant and grows strong and fast, which makes it easy to add into any yard setting. The leaves on a Shumard Oak are longer than most trees with a shiny green color. It turns a prominent red color in the fall that will make it a great focal point for any yard.

Tipu Tree

The Tipu tree is a tough tree that can grow in full sun and almost all types of soil. It also does well with a low to moderate amount of water. This makes it a great tree for any yard in the Nevada area. It produces golden-yellowish flowers during the summer season and blooms in the fall. The Tipu Tree also offers nectar that will bring all the local butterflies and other pollinators to the yard.