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The Moller’s Experience: More Than a Garden Center

There’s something magical about the moment you arrive at Moller’s Garden Center. It’s not just a place to shop. It’s a destination, a vibe, and a little escape from the rush of everyday life.

Designing Desert Living Spaces: Elevate Your Home with Style

Great outdoor design starts with balance—bold focal points, thoughtful texture, and elements that elevate comfort and style. When you choose pieces that reflect how you actually live, your patio becomes an extension of home, not just another space to fill.

Garden Art & Hardscape Features That Bring Desert Plants to Life

Natural stone is a classic companion to desert plants. Whether arranged as steppingstones, stacked into low walls, or set as a bold focal point, stone enhances the textures and colors of succulents, agave, and desert grasses.

Supporting Coachella Valley Wildlife with Native Plantings | Moller’s Garden Center

Living in the Coachella Valley comes with the unique privilege of being surrounded by stunning desert landscapes and vibrant wildlife. From hummingbirds and butterflies to beneficial pollinators and native songbirds, our local ecosystem thrives when we choose plants that belong here.

The Ultimate Guide to Building a Resilient Desert Landscape

At Moller’s Garden Center, we’ve been helping homeowners craft landscapes that work with the desert environment for over 40 years. If you’re ready to create a yard that’s low-maintenance, sustainable, and stunning all year long, here’s what you need to know.

Easy Summer Recipes Using Your Desert Harvest

In the heat of a desert summer, gardening takes a well-earned break—but that doesn’t mean the bounty stops. If you’ve recently harvested tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, or fresh herbs like basil and mint, now is the perfect time to enjoy them in the kitchen. These light, refreshing, and easy-to-make recipes celebrate everything you’ve grown and give your summer meals a flavorful, garden-fresh twist.

Simple Ways to Help Save the Bees in Your Garden

Buzz, buzz, buzz… That is the sound we know and love from our famous pollinator friends, as it shows signs of a healthy ecosystem. But that buzz may be fading. Bee populations have been declining at alarming rates, and it’s our job to help these buzzy creatures thrive by being kind! From planting habits to

Herbs at Home: How to Start an Herb Garden

Starting an herb garden is a great way to add fresh flavor to your meals and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening (and saving a few bucks in the long run!). Herbs are relatively easy to grow, even for beginners, and they can thrive both indoors and outdoors. Let us help guide you when starting

New Year, New Look: Let Moller’s Decorate Your Home

As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home with new decor. Moller’s Garden Center gift shop offers unique finds of home decor, offering a wide range of options to suit every style. From handcrafted artifacts to stylish ceramics for bathrooms and kitchens, and a vast selection of pots, vases, lamps,

Commercial Landscaping: The Benefits of Plants for Office and Retail Properties

A well-maintained commercial property can significantly impact your brand image, attract customers, and even increase property value. That’s where commercial landscaping comes in…

Palm Desert Gardens: Watering Your Plants in the Summer

Summer in Palm Desert brings scorching temperatures that can be challenging for your garden. However, with the right watering strategies, you can keep your plants thriving even in the hottest months. Join us as we dive into some helpful information on how to water your plants in the summer. Watering Techniques Deep Watering– Instead of

The Benefits of Native Plants in Commercial and Residential Landscaping

Let’s dive into the wonders and benefits of incorporating native plants in commercial and residential landscapes, just like the ones offered at Moller’s Garden Center! We cater to both sides of the industry, with a commercial nursery stocked for landscape professionals and a residential nursery overflowing with options for homeowners. Plus, learn all about the

Gardening in the Desert: Tips for Gardening in the Summer Heat

Are you looking to beat the desert heat and spruce up your outdoor space? Well, Moller’s Garden Center has got some tips and tricks for you! We offer plant-tastic advice on watering techniques to conserve water and keep your plants flourishing, as well as additional tips on maintaining your plants while gardening in the desert.

Taming the Desert Heat: Outdoor Shade for Your Spring Patio

While the world bursts back to life this spring, our patios can become a tad too toasty for comfort. But fear not, fellow desert gardener, Moller’s Garden Center has some advice for you! Here’s how to transform your spring patio into an outdoor shade oasis, perfect for basking in the beauty (not the heat) of

Desert Bloom: Exploding Colors for Your Spring Garden

Spring is calling in the desert and your garden is yearning for a touch of colorful magic! Moller’s Garden Center has the perfect solution to transform your outdoor space into a vibrant paradise. Look no further than these 5 beautiful desert flowers, bursting with color for your spring garden. They’ll add charm and personality with

3 Stunning Flowers for an Outdoor Garden!

Is your garden yearning for lush green foliage and stunning shades of color? At Moller’s Garden Center, we support adding a little vigor to your life. Whether you have a small home garden or large outdoor flower beds, there are a few colorful wonders that will have your space looking bright. Here are 3 stunning

Start Your New Year With a Bang at Moller’s Garden Center

Kind & Understanding Service Our team at Moller’s is dedicated to providing you with not just service, but an experience. We’re here to assist, guide, and share our passion for gardening with each visitor. Our staff is as caring and knowledgeable as the plants we nurture. Helpful Gardening Info & Tips Along with expertise from

Beautiful Holiday Plants To Add In Your Home!

Amaryllis The amaryllis flower is stunning red, white, or a mix of the two, with a green center. It’s perfect for Christmas displays as it resembles similar colors of candy canes! This holiday plant blooms for a decent amount of time if under the right conditions. Keep them in a bright area with evenly moist

Tips on How to Successfully Maintain a Hummingbird Feeder

From what to feed these beautiful birds & where to buy your supplies, we’ll cover a few tips on how to become a successful hummingbird feeder! How to Start Your Feeder the Right Way… Sanitizing and Setting Up Your Hummingbird Feeder Be sure to properly wash and sanitize your feeder before setting it up.

4 Pet-Friendly Houseplants You’ll Love!

4 Pet-Safe Houseplants You’ll Love… Chinese Money Plant First up on our list is the Chinese Money Plant, also known as the Pancake Plant. This popular pet-friendly houseplant has circular leaves with long stems. This plant is very unique looking but is still an attractive plant. It will add a bit of fun to

Low Maintenance Houseplants You’ll Love

4 Beautiful Plants That Don’t Require Much Attention: Monstera Mosterias are a popular houseplant, and there’s no guess as to why that is. These plants are stunningly deep green, with dozens of holes in the leaves, giving them the nickname “Swiss Cheese plant”. They’re low maintenance plants and don’t require much fuss. Generally, Monsteras

What to Expect During Your First Plant Nursery Trip

What To Expect at Our Nursery Top Quality Plants Moller’s Garden Center provides healthy, disease-free plants & flowers for our customers. We love plants and we only sell the best quality! We make sure to stock the healthiest, and best-looking plants because our customers deserve the best. A Vast Majority to Choose From Why

Popular & Affordable Flowering Houseplants

3 Popular Houseplants That Make a Great Addition to Home Decor… African Violets The African Violet is one of the most popular flowering plants out there, and there’s a good reason for that. African Violets flower year-round with several flowers on one stem giving them a full head of blooms. Flowers come in all

Simple Tips for Planting & Growing Agave Plants

Simple Care Instructions for Agave Plants 1. Soil Mixture Any well-draining soil is preferred for Agave. Sandy and rocky soil is great for these plants, airy and light soil allows moisture to dry fast but still provides the plant with hydration. Agave does NOT like to be sitting in wet, soggy soil. Leaving

Flowers to Plant in March

The Best Flowers to Plant in March! 1. Daffodils First up on our list of flowers to plant in March is the Daffodil. This flowering plant is among the most popular and easy-growing perennial plants. Coming in white, pink, orange, and yellow blossoms, this plant is surely a beauty to look at! These beautiful

4 Things To Know About Fertilizing Your Plants

4 Things to Know About Fertilizing Your Plants 1. What is Fertilizer? Fertilizer is another way to supply your plants with extra nutrients for stable growth so that they stay healthy all year long. Regularly fertilizing your plants will boost the nutrients in the soil that your plants might be lacking, but be careful

Top 7 Houseplants for Beginners

Every home, no matter the size or style can be made better with the addition of a few Houseplants. For beginners, it’s best to look for hardy and low-maintenance varieties that aren’t too sensitive to routine water schedules and fluctuations in soil quality. In this post, we’re focusing on the top 7 houseplants for beginners,

Fall Gardening in the Desert

Make plans to celebrate the season with some well-timed fall gardening, right here in the desert! With cooler temperatures rolling in, it’s officially the perfect time to plant just about anything in your garden! It Really is the Perfect Time for Fall Gardening! Make a Plan, Or Plan to Fail We’ve all heard this

Enliven Your Holidays at Moller’s Garden Center

The Holidays are Front and Center at Moller’s Garden Center! Whether you’re entertaining, gift giving or perfecting your surroundings, Moller’s Garden Center offers an exciting selection of holiday adornments and plant varieties to enrich the spirit of the season in and around your home or office!

Fall Overseeding & Smart Scalping

The over-seeding process begins mid to late September reduce but do not eliminate the amount of water applied to the turf reduce the amount of water applied to the turf, cut the water back every other day TURF ONLY continue to water the rest of garden as usual Begin reducing mowing heights reduce heights ¼

Burnt Earth, Scorched Leaves and Other Tales of Summer

The Desert has been offered summer’s full palette this year. We’ve enjoyed mild weather, hot & humid days and rainy days complete with thunder, lightning and wind. We’ve even had a few days of that dry heat we are so famous for. Recent high temperatures have inflicted quite a bit of damage to gardens throughout

Summer This Summer is Summer

August is the half way point for us Desert folk; half the summer is behind us with half the summer to go. Gardening advice remains the same; do little but keep an eye open. June & July gave us everything summer has to offer. High, high heat with low humidity damaged a great many shrubs

Time to Prepare Your Garden for Summer

May has arrived. This is typically the time of year to ready the garden for the summer season. What exactly does this mean? FIRST, watch the weather; when daytime temperatures consistently rise to 90/95 degrees and above, it’s time to water every day—but just ONE TIME A DAY in the cool of the day (between

Winter Gardening in the Desert

Happy New Year. It has been a COLD winter so far with gentle rains promised for the winter and spring to come. What does that mean for the garden? FIRST: LESS WATER. Twice weekly irrigation is the most effective water schedule for your garden at this time of year. When daytime temps drop to 50

Water With Purpose

water WATER ! W A T E R!! It is thee hot topic on television and in the newspapers these days. Appropriate water application has been the central topic of Moller’s newsletters for several years now. If you have been following our general water instructions, it will be difficult to cut down on

Spring Gardening – Line of Defense

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

January is All About the Roses!

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!

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 Legend

Happy Holidays from Moller’s Garden Center

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’

Gardening Ideas

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

Spring 2014

SPRING All Winter Long. That about sums up our winter this year. We had a little frost back in November and it has been warm ever since. Some gardens are already seeing their rye grass die off and Bermuda begin to take hold. We suggest sneaking in a few spring-like garden activities before summer settles

Moller’s Garden Center 2014 Rose Release

We have 14 new roses in the catalog this year and they are beauties. They are: BOUGAINFEELYA (from the Look-A-Like series) CORETTA SCOTT KING (grandiflora, rose tree) EBTIDE/JULIA CHILD (rose tree) FIRED UP (floribunda) GOOD AS GOLD (hybrid tea, rose tree) HAPPY GO LUCKY (grandiflora, rose tree) JUMP FOR JOY (floribunda) MERCURY RISING (hybrid tea)

Managing Your Garden During the Cold Winter Months

Frost damage becomes an issue when prolonged night time temperatures drop to 32 degrees and below. The Desert has already experienced one heavy freeze this season with more sure to come. Protect bedding plants and vegetables with freeze cloth. Cold sensitive plants such as bougainvillea, lantana and boxwood carissa will also benefit from this protective

Fall Planting Season

Planting Season Arrives to the Desert Once Again. Mother Nature offers us a much better attitude this fall, with warm days and cool nights. It is the perfect growing season. We are in that weather roller coaster mode, daytime temperatures hover around the 90 degree mark, then dip to the 70’s and back to the

It’s Time to Get Back to Gardening

September offers great growing weather, especially with the humidity we recently experienced. We remind you that gardening is a bit different in the desert; while we remain inactive through most of the summer our gardening season is in full swing come the fall. WATER We have had a tremendous amount of humidity these last weeks.

Suddenly Summer

The past few weeks have provided everything summer has to offer us. We kicked it off on the mild side through May and June but now the heat is here to stay. We are on the roller coaster that is summer in the Desert. High one-teens followed by days of humidity, settling back into a

Late Spring Gardening in the Desert

Watering ONE TIME A DAY!! We cannot say it enough. It is not necessary to water your garden more than one time a day: winter, spring, summer or fall. You may not need to water every day but when you do water, do so just once a day. Keep an eye on the temperature. Daily

Spring Forward into Gardening

It’s time to GET YOUR GARDEN ON! The weather is great, the sun is shining, no frost in sight – it’s time to reap the rewards of spring. Time Clocks Celebrate Daylight Savings. We remind you to reset the clock on your irrigation controller the same time you reset your house clocks. What difference does

The 2013 Rose Season Has Arrived

20% off all roses the entire month of January The 2013 Rose Season has arrived at Moller’s Garden Center, Inc. Our ‘home grown’ roses are stocked and ready for sale with many, many more to come. All roses are 20% off through the month of January. Moller’s Newsletter customers will also enjoy a 5% discount

It’s All About Roses in the Winter!

Roses thrive in the cooler weather, offering rainbows of colors and scents while other plants may be a little less enthusiastic about the cold. Roses do require a push start to productivity; the next four weeks are the best time to ‘trick’ your roses into dormancy. You want to cut your roses back to 1/3

Green Side Up!!

We are a few weeks into the 2012 fall planting season. Mother Nature is in much better spirits; Summer 2012 seems to be finally behind us. The daily highs may reach into the low 90’s but that should not deter you from putting your garden gloves on, breaking out the planting trowels and getting your

September Planting

Planting season is just about upon us once again. Gardens are beginning to wake up after a very long, hot summer. It’s time to dust off the pruning shears, break out the fertilizer and get the beds ready for fall planting. Gardening in the desert runs in reverse of the rest of the country. Our

Summer Gardening 2012

It appears we are in for a long summer season this year. Summer arrived early in May and we have seen little relief since; completely opposite weather of what we experienced last year. These days of high heat leave little to do in the garden but check sprinklers and watch for pests. Water Is King!

Easing Into Summer

It’s time to get the garden ready for summer hibernation once again. We made it through another season in the Desert. How does your garden look? How are things holding up through these days of warm weather and low humidity? There is still plenty of opportunity for “gardening” tasks through what we call early summer.

Planting Season Continues . . .

. . .it never really disappeared this year with the winter weather remaining so temperate. Spring is the best time of year for planting or transplanting anything in your garden. Day (and night) time temperatures rise optimizing new growth on existing plant material. Watering frequency gradually increases. It is simply the best time of year

Planting Seasons

There are three planting/growing seasons in the Desert; late October/November and February/March are the most prolific growing seasons of the year. Just about anything can be planted during these months. EVERYTHING GROWS WELL. Feeding during optimum growth months is the key to promoting healthy plants all year long. Fertilize the entire garden: the lawn, shrubs,

The 2012 Release of ‘Bare Root’ Roses are Now Available at Moller’s Garden Center

Mild winter weather has allowed us to release our roses weeks earlier than usual. We have 161 rose varieties, 8 are new to us this year. Sunshine Daydream is this year’s AARS winner. Hybrid tea, floribunda, grandiflora and shrub roses await you. Enjoy big, fragrant, beautiful and long lasting blossoms from your own garden. Our

We are Officially in Winter Mode in the Desert

We’ve already experienced our first frost of the season. There isn’t much gardening to do when it is cold. FIRST: CUT BACK ON WATER. Just two or three times a week is plenty of water, depending on where you are in the Valley. Established container gardens need water every 4-5 days. If you have newly

Planting Season is Quickly Approaching in the Desert

There are a few things you can do to get your garden planting ready. Water, Water, WATER! We talk about it in every newsletter yet we still have lots to say. The temperature is cooling down a little but daily watering remains the standard. Over and over, we hear of people who water several times

Summer Has Arrived – Again

Cool mornings, pleasant evenings and mild temperatures have made for an almost perfect spring this year. Annual rye is slowly giving way to the summer Bermuda grass. Seasonal flowers have surrendered to the heat allowing room for summer flowers. A few simple tasks done now will allow your garden to thrive through the next several

Mother’s Day Sale at Moller’s Garden

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th Take advantage of the May Sale for great gift ideas for Mom. CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY!! Phone the flower shop @ 760.346.9415 to arrange for a beautiful floral bouquet or visit us online at www.mollersgardencenter.com

The Citrus Alternative: the Desert Offers Many Options

Moller’s May Sale is coming!! Join us at Moller’s Garden Center on Sunday May 1st for the start of our annual May Sale. Gift and garden accessories available at 40% off. The sale lasts for the entire month but come early for the really good stuff!! Sale begins at 8 am. Choose carefully, all sales

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Spring is on its way to the Desert. The days are longer and the weather is just a little warmer. AVOID TEMPTATION: continue to water your garden just two to three times a week. Be sure the water is on long enough to fully saturate the soil. This practice will optimize the blooming season. Your

February is For Fertilizing!!

Spring comes early to the Coachella Valley making the month of February one of our best growing months of the year. Your garden is coming out of its “winter sleep”. Warm temperatures mixed with a good dose of the right kind of fertilizer will provide the garden with an instant WOW FACTOR. Don’t turn the

Let’s Face it, There Isn’t Much Gardening to Do in January.

It is just too cold for most of our plants to do more than simply sustain themselves. You may notice a little frost burn on some of your plant material – – avoid the urge to prune it back. The ‘frozen’ foliage can help protect the new growth against additional frost damage during the remaining

40% Off All Christmas Items

40% Off all Christmas Items December 26 – January 9 Thank you for your continued support of Moller’s Garden Center, Inc. Visit us online at www.mollersgardencenter.com

Let the Planting Begin!

We have magical weather in the Desert and we are enjoying an “Indian” fall, the weather remains warm and G R E A T for planting anything your heart desires. From citrus trees to begonias, sago palms to groundcovers, gardenias and a few golden barrel cactus in between. Yes Virginia, we even have a few

NEWS FLASH: Moller’s Garden Center Now Open on Sundays!!

We began our Winter Hours on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Are you worried about anything in your garden? Please visit Moller’s and check in with our Sales Associates. Bring us leaves, bugs, strange looking citrus, no challenge is too great. Moller’s is here to help. Summer is over – – – sort of. It has

Summer Has Arrived

Well, it is official. Summer has arrived. The truly wonderful winter and spring we have enjoyed this year are a part of history and we now enjoy the long, hot summer months of July, August and into September. Have you made certain your irrigation is properly adjusted for the weather? Early morning watering just one

40% Off All Gift Shop Items for the Month of May

All items in the gift shop and garden gift store are on sale 40% off through the entire month of May. Selected items have been marked down even more, including pottery, ceramics and gift items. Every week new merchandise is added to the sale. Come in and enjoy great deals as we celebrate our customers.

Moller’s Tip: Have You Remembered to Re-Set Your Time Clock?

Moller’s Tip: Have you remembered to re-set your time clock times when Day Light Savings began? Spring is here, it is time to adjust your watering schedules. Remember drip irrigation has very different needs than standard irrigation. Please consult one of our Moller’s team to be sure you have your time clocks set correctly. Early

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Herbs at Home: How to Start an Herb Garden

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Commercial Landscaping: The Benefits of Plants for Office and Retail Properties

Palm Desert Gardens: Watering Your Plants in the Summer

The Benefits of Native Plants in Commercial and Residential Landscaping

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Taming the Desert Heat: Outdoor Shade for Your Spring Patio

Desert Bloom: Exploding Colors for Your Spring Garden

3 Stunning Flowers for an Outdoor Garden!

Start Your New Year With a Bang at Moller’s Garden Center

Beautiful Holiday Plants To Add In Your Home!

Tips on How to Successfully Maintain a Hummingbird Feeder

4 Pet-Friendly Houseplants You’ll Love!

Low Maintenance Houseplants You’ll Love

What to Expect During Your First Plant Nursery Trip

Popular & Affordable Flowering Houseplants

Simple Tips for Planting & Growing Agave Plants

Flowers to Plant in March

4 Things To Know About Fertilizing Your Plants

Top 7 Houseplants for Beginners

Fall Gardening in the Desert

Enliven Your Holidays at Moller’s Garden Center

Fall Overseeding & Smart Scalping

Burnt Earth, Scorched Leaves and Other Tales of Summer

Summer This Summer is Summer

Time to Prepare Your Garden for Summer

Winter Gardening in the Desert

Water With Purpose

Spring Gardening – Line of Defense

January is All About the Roses!

The 2015 Rose List is Here!

Happy Holidays from Moller’s Garden Center

Gardening Ideas

Spring 2014

Moller’s Garden Center 2014 Rose Release

Managing Your Garden During the Cold Winter Months

Fall Planting Season

It’s Time to Get Back to Gardening

Suddenly Summer

Late Spring Gardening in the Desert

Spring Forward into Gardening

The 2013 Rose Season Has Arrived

It’s All About Roses in the Winter!

Green Side Up!!

September Planting

Summer Gardening 2012

Easing Into Summer

Planting Season Continues . . .

Planting Seasons

The 2012 Release of ‘Bare Root’ Roses are Now Available at Moller’s Garden Center

We are Officially in Winter Mode in the Desert

Planting Season is Quickly Approaching in the Desert

Summer Has Arrived – Again

Mother’s Day Sale at Moller’s Garden

The Citrus Alternative: the Desert Offers Many Options

Join Moller’s Garden Center on Facebook

February is For Fertilizing!!

Let’s Face it, There Isn’t Much Gardening to Do in January.

40% Off All Christmas Items

Let the Planting Begin!

NEWS FLASH: Moller’s Garden Center Now Open on Sundays!!

Summer Has Arrived

40% Off All Gift Shop Items for the Month of May

Moller’s Tip: Have You Remembered to Re-Set Your Time Clock?

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