As the region's premier garden center and landscape provider, we are dedicated to helping you care for your garden, yard, and outdoor space. Moana Grown plants, trees, and shrubs are specifically grown for the high desert climate and soil conditions. With garden centers in Reno, Sparks, and South Reno, we offer a variety of services and products in Northern Nevada, including award-winning landscaping, bird consultations & feederscaping, greenhouse set-up, organic gardening, florist, garden & seasonal gifts, Moana Rock, Tree Land, and more!
Services
As the region's premier garden center and landscape providers, we are dedicated to helping you take care of your yard, garden, and outdoor space. Our plants, trees, and shrubs are specifically grown for our high desert climate & soil. Below is a list of the services we provide throughout northern Nevada and the greater region.
Birds are marvels of evolution. Their variety speaks to their ability to explore and make the most of every niche in any environment - a true wonder, and one that we too often take for granted! Darwin's initial work on finches in the Galapagos got him thinking. At our Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shops that reside within every Moana Nursery store, you will find everything you need to welcome and sustain a variety of backyard birds in your yard. All Wild Birds Unlimited seed is no-waste with no fillers: birds eat all the seed.
Step into a world where exquisite, unique creations are the norm. The Florist at Moana Nursery offers an amazing variety of flowers from ordinary to extraordinary! With designers with over 50 years of floral design experience and knowledge for every occasion - you're sure not going to be disappointed by what they have to offer!
If you're looking for the perfect accent to add some life into your landscape, look no further -at Moana Rock, we carry an array of materials that are sure to complement any space, including decorative rock, soils, boulders, bark and more! Visit Moana Rock, located at our South Reno location to see our extensive selection of bulk materials!
Reviews (24)
Reilly W.
Jun 30, 2022
I am a beginner when it comes to gardening/landscaping, but I recently bought my first house and have been itching to beautify the front yard. I came to Moana nursery after lots of research into which plants would be hardy enough to survive my "brown thumb" and was delighted to find all of the plants I wanted at Moana nursery. I still had some questions and the staff was super helpful in answering all of them.
Steffini A.
May 25, 2022
I enjoy coming to Moana Nursery for all my plant needs! First, the ambiance is just so relaxing both inside and out! They have all kinds of indoor and outdoor plants and all the accessories/soil/fertilizer/yard art, etc you could possibly need. And the staff is always so knowledgeable about all plants and what would do best in which yards! I do think they're a little more expensive, but I will always pay a little more for local, especially with their great service.
Jack R.
May 20, 2022
Super helpful staff! I was on the hunt for a birthday gift for my brother, and was having a hard time tracking down the perfect plant for the occasion. Kassandra the sales associate was incredibly helpful in assisting my hunt and helped me locate exactly what I needed. She's an angel! Highly recommend this place after the positive experience!
Casey S.
Apr 18, 2022
This is typically my go-to stop due to its few convenient spaces. The staff here are super knowledgeable and if you have questions, they'll normally print you a guide to go along with your new plants and trees. The prices are a bit higher than I prefer but the friendly staff and beautiful set up still make this my usual stop when searching for pops of color or soil amendments for my garden.
Shannon G.
Oct 18, 2021
Moana nursery is one of only a few local plant nursery's in town. They have a decent selection of plants here, they can be a little pricey IMO but they do run great sales in the off-season. Right now for example, they have a 40% off sale all outdoor plants! I scored a bunch of great shrubs and two trees. All looked pretty healthy, some will need a little extra care when planted as they looked stressed. The staff are friendly. Also they have Halloween pumpkins for sale, Moana grown, and cheapest price in town. Only $1.99 per pumpkin!
Brandy W.
Sep 05, 2021
Lower your expectations. It's a tough labor market out there and wow you can really see the impact. I get the sense that employees are overworked and burnt out. What used to be a friendly, helpful, local option is now just basically local. So run in if your mid-project and need something, but stay away if you're expecting any sort of assistance to justify the up charge. With demand surging right now I guess they can afford to lose out on sales to the big box stores or online.
Fernanda R.
Aug 16, 2021
This place saved the day last week for my moms birthday. After striking out twice at the Moana Nursery (which was great but more of a gardener's paradise) closest to my apartment and the florist down the street from it (that only had arrangements made to order in advance). I realized it might've been a taller order than I thought to find a fresh flower arrangement.
And I'm getting older you know, I really wanna do things right and show my mom love and appreciation and thoughtfulness on her birthday, so I really didn't wanna pick up flowers at the grocery store. I wanted to do something a little more legit. But i was starting to feel like that wouldn't be possible on such short notice. BUT THEN.
I pulled into this Nursery and it was the absolute best of both worlds. Beautiful floral arrangements that are made to order, a gardener's paradise, AND fresh grab and go flowers! After chatting with the people at the register, I learned that they have a great rewards program- I signed up, of course. AND they always pack their grab n go fridge.
They do fun arrangements every month. And keep things new and interesting. I honestly, don't know why I'd ever need to go anywhere else:))) AND my mom got to have her flowers and I was still on time to treat her to a nice dinner!
And I'm getting older you know, I really wanna do things right and show my mom love and appreciation and thoughtfulness on her birthday, so I really didn't wanna pick up flowers at the grocery store. I wanted to do something a little more legit. But i was starting to feel like that wouldn't be possible on such short notice. BUT THEN.
I pulled into this Nursery and it was the absolute best of both worlds. Beautiful floral arrangements that are made to order, a gardener's paradise, AND fresh grab and go flowers! After chatting with the people at the register, I learned that they have a great rewards program- I signed up, of course. AND they always pack their grab n go fridge.
They do fun arrangements every month. And keep things new and interesting. I honestly, don't know why I'd ever need to go anywhere else:))) AND my mom got to have her flowers and I was still on time to treat her to a nice dinner!
Anna N.
Jun 03, 2021
I went into Moana Nursery today to pick up 3 plants. I was in a hurry, so I asked someone to help me find what I was looking for. I got the help that I needed finding the items. 2 of the plants were a bit wilted and the guy told me to ask for a discount at the cashier. I grabbed what I was there for and was heading out in just a couple of minutes. That's where things went bad.
There were 2 women at the cash register and one off shift employee. They were chatting. The off duty person left when I got there. The other 2 kept chatting for a minute before one turned to help me. I told her that I was told to ask for a discount on 2 of the plants. Since she was still chatting with the other person, she wasn't really paying attention to me.
She proceeded to ring them up at the usual price. I told her again and she cancelled the whole transaction and started over, At this point, she could not get any of the plants to scan. She couldn't figure it out and the other girl was not helping. I had spend twice as much time trying to pay for 3 plants as it took to find them and bring them to the register. I left without the plants. I will be shopping elsewhere in the future.
There were 2 women at the cash register and one off shift employee. They were chatting. The off duty person left when I got there. The other 2 kept chatting for a minute before one turned to help me. I told her that I was told to ask for a discount on 2 of the plants. Since she was still chatting with the other person, she wasn't really paying attention to me.
She proceeded to ring them up at the usual price. I told her again and she cancelled the whole transaction and started over, At this point, she could not get any of the plants to scan. She couldn't figure it out and the other girl was not helping. I had spend twice as much time trying to pay for 3 plants as it took to find them and bring them to the register. I left without the plants. I will be shopping elsewhere in the future.
Cynthia J.
May 31, 2021
We hired Moana in 2018 to fix drainage problems in our yard. Since most of the yard was going to get torn up, we also decided to convert to a xeriscape and add a front patio. We chose Moana after soliciting bids from four local firms. We got four different proposals for the new drainage system. Only Moana could explain why their proposal should work.
The other businesses basically said, "trust us". But that was at my own risk and I've been around long enough to know better. Granted, Moana's was the most expensive solution. But, a "solution" that doesn't fix the problem is a waste of time and money. And our drainage is now working like it should. Kelly, our Moana designer, worked with us to create a yard that was attractive as well as functional.
She also worked with the HOA review board to get approval, including a couple of exceptions. Neighbors that initially sounded disappointed upon learning we were going to xeriscape have complimented us on how great the xeriscape looks. (Better yet, the compliments really do sound sincere.) The yard is now pet-friendly, low-maintenance and a genuine pleasure rather than an eyesore and a headache. We are so glad we chose Moana and are grateful for the terrific work that Kelly and Moana did for us.
The other businesses basically said, "trust us". But that was at my own risk and I've been around long enough to know better. Granted, Moana's was the most expensive solution. But, a "solution" that doesn't fix the problem is a waste of time and money. And our drainage is now working like it should. Kelly, our Moana designer, worked with us to create a yard that was attractive as well as functional.
She also worked with the HOA review board to get approval, including a couple of exceptions. Neighbors that initially sounded disappointed upon learning we were going to xeriscape have complimented us on how great the xeriscape looks. (Better yet, the compliments really do sound sincere.) The yard is now pet-friendly, low-maintenance and a genuine pleasure rather than an eyesore and a headache. We are so glad we chose Moana and are grateful for the terrific work that Kelly and Moana did for us.
Theresa F.
May 18, 2021
A little disappointed that the cashier made me believe that the mojito calocasia bulb I bought was viable. It was completely spongy and desiccated throughout the entire bulb. There is no firmness at all so it is completely DEAD. I can't return it neither because I am not local.and a $20 bulb is NOT exactly cheap. My advise.if you aren't sure then don't give advice. Ask someone else who has expertise on the matter.and next time just say "I don't know"
Marie L.
May 17, 2021
Jackie K.
Apr 14, 2021
Laura J.
Mar 23, 2021
I'm so very impressed with this bouquet. I was overwhelmed. Moana has a long standing reputation as a great nursery but it looks like as a florist they are building an even more impressive reputation. This is truly luxurious. The fragrance, the colors, and design are simply stunning. Everything thing looks very choice both blind and greenery. I will update to let you know how long they remain fresh following usual cut flower standards.
Kate M.
Nov 17, 2020
Love this nursery! Not only do they have lots of plants to chose from the florist is absolutely amazing. I have gotten the most beautiful bouquets made from there for an AMAZING price. I will never stop going and supporting this business. For our region they always have tips and tricks and the best plants for the season. Their pumpkins around Halloween were great and trees at Christmas are also beautiful!
Libbie D.
Sep 15, 2020
Almost 3 weeks ago my husband called Moana Nursery and left a voice mail inquiring about irrigation services. No one ever called us back. So last week I went down in person to tell them no one had ever called us back. They took down my phone # and assured me someone would call us. We still have yet to hear from anyone.
Emily A.
Aug 30, 2020
Moana Nursery is the coolest place in Reno--you're shopping but it feels more like a walk in the park. And in the end, it's the staff that makes this place so killer. Stopped by and fell in love with this cute bug-eating plant, not really realizing how high-maintenance it is (named the little guy Audrey II, by the way). Carried it up to the counter and the staff member, Jeni, was super awesome and gave incredible life-saving tips on how to look after this carnivorous baby.
Even offered to give advice down the road if Audrey II starts looking a little gloomy! Not only is Moan Nursery just gorgeous, they're really friendly here and actually care--going out of their way to help you be the best plant parent you can be!
Even offered to give advice down the road if Audrey II starts looking a little gloomy! Not only is Moan Nursery just gorgeous, they're really friendly here and actually care--going out of their way to help you be the best plant parent you can be!
Alec B.
Aug 23, 2020
Joyce T.
Aug 02, 2020
This is like a nursery, florist, outdoor deco, gift shop, water fountain, bird food and more shop. Big parking lot. They have a little of a wide selection of plants, trees, decorations and items. When it's gone, it's gone for now. Not too many garden displays or examples/ideas. In and outdoor shopping. Large parking lot. They help you out to car if you need it.
Troy M.
Jul 14, 2020
While the staff was friendly and the delivery on time, their flower arrangements are expensive and lack artistic design. I am always willing to pay a fair price for a good service or product. I made the mistake of giving this florist a range of $50-$100 and requested yellow flowers. She said OK and informed me that they would be getting a new delivery of flowers in the morning, so there would be lots to choose from. Giving the florist a range is a mistake that cost me dearly.
As you can see from the photo, she clearly sent a vase of flowers closer to a $50 value than the $100 I was charged (plus the $15 deliver fee). As I was out of town and my mother was in the hospital it was important that I chose a reputable florist that I thought would provide a great service. I have showed the picture to several people who were also surprised at the $100 price point.
They used a ton of greenery (cheap) and a limited number of flowers (cheap, cheap). It never feels good to be taken advantage of and I truly feel that this florist took advantage of the price range, delivered a weak arrangement and put the margin in their pocket. The manager refuses to make an adjustment or offer a credit. He insisted that the arrangement is a $100 arrangement and did not dispute my comment that they are an expensive florist. Luckily my mother made it through her hospital stay and is now at home with her overpriced flowers.
I will never recommend this florist to anyone and I am leaving this yelp review hoping that you do not make a similar mistake by choosing them. My brother said he's had a good experience with Sparks Florist. Give them a try!
As you can see from the photo, she clearly sent a vase of flowers closer to a $50 value than the $100 I was charged (plus the $15 deliver fee). As I was out of town and my mother was in the hospital it was important that I chose a reputable florist that I thought would provide a great service. I have showed the picture to several people who were also surprised at the $100 price point.
They used a ton of greenery (cheap) and a limited number of flowers (cheap, cheap). It never feels good to be taken advantage of and I truly feel that this florist took advantage of the price range, delivered a weak arrangement and put the margin in their pocket. The manager refuses to make an adjustment or offer a credit. He insisted that the arrangement is a $100 arrangement and did not dispute my comment that they are an expensive florist. Luckily my mother made it through her hospital stay and is now at home with her overpriced flowers.
I will never recommend this florist to anyone and I am leaving this yelp review hoping that you do not make a similar mistake by choosing them. My brother said he's had a good experience with Sparks Florist. Give them a try!
Lyn H.
Jun 16, 2020
Moana Nursery has good days and bad days. I will warn all potential customers from using the curbside pickup, as this is definitely a weak spot. First, if you look on the back of your ecommerce receipt, in fine print, there is a notification you must go to the Moana Lane location for will-vall, regardless of which location you were shopping. When Moana calls you to tell you your order is ready, they dont tell you its ready at Moana Lane.
When you get to the Moana Lane address for will-call, expect to wait almost an hour for them to bring plants to your car - I could have shopped for them myself with this horrible service level. Employees are visible, chatting with one another while I wait.never again will I pay for overpriced plants with this terrible service.
When you get to the Moana Lane address for will-call, expect to wait almost an hour for them to bring plants to your car - I could have shopped for them myself with this horrible service level. Employees are visible, chatting with one another while I wait.never again will I pay for overpriced plants with this terrible service.
Tamami T.
Jun 04, 2020
I'm pleased to see how well they are managing to stay open during this pandemic. Their huge marquee sign says "masks are mandatory." All staff are wearing masks, and although the rules were a bit unclear, they did a great job not having a long checkout line by the store entrance. I really appreciated the help I received without my asking. They also had plenty of annuals, perennials and vegetables.
Vicky S.
Apr 18, 2020
Shawn M.
Aug 13, 2019
Try getting a jingle or a beat in your head. I'm using the Fresh Prince theme. Alright, here we go! I thought my houseplant was dying and I needed some help. Then I remembered this review that I'd seen on Yelp. My plant looked lifeless and droopy, instead of healthy and tall. So I said what the heck and I gave them a call. The girl who answered is one of the reasons for this five star review.
After explaining my problem she said "don't worry, bring it on in, and we'll look at it for you!" So I pulled up to their place around 7 or 8, ok it was actually before 2 And I looked to my nieces and said, "wow this place looks cool!" We parked the car and found an employee when we walked inside I showed her my houseplant that I thought had died.
When she said, "I think it'll be fine." I was a bit in shock Then she said, "hold on, let me call our plant Doc!" The Docs name was Lisa and it didn't take her long She looked at my plant and explained what was wrong I thought I was over watering but, it wasn't enough And the planter I was using wasn't the right stuff She gave me some instructions on what I needed to do And then said, "give me a minute while I water and bag it for you" I said, "please take your time.
I truly appreciate this!" And walking around such a beautiful place with my nieces is something I didn't want to miss! Fountains, statues, archways and more And a variety of plants, both in and outdoor This place is so refreshing and relaxing and here's how I could tell The was an amateur photographer taking pics and a Lamaze class as well Another quick thing I wanted to add because I know this review is long But all of their plants seem well kept, healthy and strong So go check this place when you have time And I hope you enjoyed my Moana Nursery Rhyme!
After explaining my problem she said "don't worry, bring it on in, and we'll look at it for you!" So I pulled up to their place around 7 or 8, ok it was actually before 2 And I looked to my nieces and said, "wow this place looks cool!" We parked the car and found an employee when we walked inside I showed her my houseplant that I thought had died.
When she said, "I think it'll be fine." I was a bit in shock Then she said, "hold on, let me call our plant Doc!" The Docs name was Lisa and it didn't take her long She looked at my plant and explained what was wrong I thought I was over watering but, it wasn't enough And the planter I was using wasn't the right stuff She gave me some instructions on what I needed to do And then said, "give me a minute while I water and bag it for you" I said, "please take your time.
I truly appreciate this!" And walking around such a beautiful place with my nieces is something I didn't want to miss! Fountains, statues, archways and more And a variety of plants, both in and outdoor This place is so refreshing and relaxing and here's how I could tell The was an amateur photographer taking pics and a Lamaze class as well Another quick thing I wanted to add because I know this review is long But all of their plants seem well kept, healthy and strong So go check this place when you have time And I hope you enjoyed my Moana Nursery Rhyme!
Lois L.
Jun 16, 2019
I like to shop here to support a local business and the location is convenient. However the service is usually really slow, and not very knowledgeable. The selections of plants and flowers is hit or miss. The prices are high, which I don't mind, except for the quality is fairly low. Many of the annuals I purchase here die after a week or never really thrive. Just kind of 'hang on' for the summer. I wish this place was better.