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## Walt Conrad
Walt has extensive background in landscape design and trees and plants native to the Soutwest. He loves spending time in the nurseries and helping customers find solutions to their landscape problems.
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##### [Unique Shade Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/unique-shade-trees)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on August 15, 2013
These Unique Shade Trees are Perfect for Late Summer Planting The late summer is a great time to add some additional shade that will continue to offer relief from the heat that usually...
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##### [The Top 5 Most Common Tree & Plant Fungi](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/the-top-5-most-common-tree-plant-fungi)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on August 6, 2013
Monsoon conditions are perfect for these 5 fungi. The association between a fungus and the root of a plant date pre-historic times. For millions of years this relationship has made plants...
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##### [Why Your Trees & Plants Aren't Growing Right](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/why-your-trees-and-bushes-just-arent-growing-right)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on May 2, 2013
Many homeowners buy fast-growing shrubs and trees because they want them to reach larger sizes quickly, in order to accomplish certain goals. We use these types of plant material with...
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##### [Large Evergreen Hedges](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/large-evergreen-hedges)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on February 20, 2013
Evergreen hedges are very popular and there are a number of different types of bushes and trees that can be used to create a beautiful evergreen hedge. Hedges are useful for a number of...
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##### [Frost Hardy Shrubs](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/frost-hardy-shrubs)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on February 14, 2013
With the recent weather we have all experienced here this winter, many of our customers are looking for more cold hardy shrubs. There are many shrubs available that will offer a great look...
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##### [How to Care for Your Trees in the winter](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/how-to-care-for-your-trees-in-the-winter)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on December 11, 2012
There is a lot of discussion on what to do during our winters here in the Valley. There are always the questions of what to do to protect your trees what needs to be covered, when it...
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##### [What Queen Palms Need and Why Part II](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/what-queen-palms-need-and-why-part-ii)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on November 12, 2012
When planting Piru Queen Palms, it’s important to first understand that you’re planting a tropical plant which is going to require nutrients and little more care than planting something...
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##### [What Queen Palms Need and Why, Part I](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/what-queen-palms-need-and-why-part-i)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on November 8, 2012
Many people want to have a lush tropical paradise in their backyard to help them escape from their daily routine. Some of the most common tropical palms planted here are the Queen Palms,...
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##### [ROSES](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/roses)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on October 17, 2012
When the fall comes so do the roses, we are lucky to be in such a climate that allows us to plant roses twice a year. Planting your roses in the fall time gives them time to establish...
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##### [Problems with Scorpions?](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/problems-with-scorpions)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/author/walt-conrad) on June 28, 2012
Scorpions, though small and secretive, are one of Arizona’s most well-known and feared residents. Scorpions, like spiders, are arachnids and they possess a venomous sting that is typically...
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