Spring Gardening – Line of Defense

February 26, 2015

Last month we urged you to pre-emerge…January and February remain the best months for application of pre-emergent to inhibit garden weeds. You have plenty of time left to fight this war if you’ve not yet had time to mount your defense. (March applications will help prevent broad-leafed weeds.) BONIDE CRAB GRASS & WEED PREVENTER is the ammunition

Spring Tip

February 23, 2015

Water conditions vary throughout the Desert. We can generally maintain a one time a day, every-other-day watering schedule during the temperate spring months. Remember, you can always add a water time but you cannot take it away.

January is All About the Roses!

February 3, 2015

2015 Rose Collection Now ON SALE at Moller’s Garden Center January is all about the roses. Mid-December through mid-January is the perfect time to winterize your rose bushes. If you aren’t sure how to go about it, come on into the Nursery and we will gladly explain the process. Not all roses are created equal.

The 2015 Rose List is Here!

December 19, 2014

  2015 Rose List The official Moller’s Garden Center Rose List for 2015 is here. We have several new additions this year, including the beautifully fragrant Neil Diamond and the crisp white Icecap. If you’re interested in Rose Trees, jump to the list of 24″ trees or 36″ trees. There’s something for everyone! Rose List

Happy Holidays from Moller’s Garden Center

December 17, 2014

Just a few quick gardening tips as we make our way through this very busy time of year. Are you watering your garden every day? S T O P!! Established gardens in the Desert can easily get away with a single application of water every two to three days at this time of year. ‘Winter’

Fall Watering

September 21, 2014

Begin alternate watering days as temperatures drop consistently below the 90 degree mark.

Fall Reseeding / Smart Scalping

September 1, 2014

Over-seeding process begins mid to late September reduce the amount of irrigation applied to the turf reduce water to the point the turf is stressed but not turning brown do not eliminate irrigation Begin reducing mowing heights reduce heights ¼ to ½ inches weekly remove grass clippings desired final height of ½ inch The height

Summer Gardening

June 29, 2014

Take the summer off from heavy gardening. Your plants are doing all they can to stay alive through the extreme summer heat. Let them do their job outside and you can enjoy your garden from the inside.

Gardening Ideas

May 23, 2014

As always we have a few gardening ideas to start your summer off. Consistent daytime temperatures of 90 – 95 degrees generally marks the start of a once daily water schedule. Remember to water in the cool of the day, ONE TIME A DAY. We water too little and too often in the Desert. Be

Mulch in the Month of May

May 2, 2014

Summerize your garden with a layer of mulch in all planting beds. Mulch holds in moisture, keeps weeds down and protects against summer sun.