--- title: Moon Valley California Blog | Felipe Benavides (2) description: Felipe has been working in the Nursery and Garden center for many years and bring extensive knowledge to trees, plants, and landscape design. (2) --- # This is Dummy Title, Enter your title Here Continue Reading # The Essential Guide to Drought Tolerant Plants for California [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-essential-guide-to-drought-tolerant-plants-for-california) # The Top 10 Palm Trees for California & Where to Plant Them [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-top-10-palm-trees-for-california-where-to-plant-them) # Ficus Nitida: The Original Hollywood Style Hedge [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/ficus-nitida-the-original-hollywood-style-hedge) ### Topics - Select a Topic ### Stay up to date [SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG](https://go.moonvalleynurseries.com/marketing-communication-sign-up) ### Stay up to date ##### Search The Blog - [Blog](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california) - / - Author ## Felipe Benavides Felipe has been working in the Nursery and Garden center for many years and bring extensive knowledge to trees, plants, and landscape design. #### All Posts from Felipe Benavides [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/july_tips.jpg)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/landscape-garden-tips-ca-1) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) ##### [Landscape & Garden Tips for Southern California (July)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/landscape-garden-tips-ca-1) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on July 3, 2018 Tips to Keep Your Landscape Looking Good All Summer Long Summertime in Southern California is one of the best times of the year. Yes, many of us are taking it easy, and enjoying all... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/landscape-garden-tips-ca-1) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Grow-Yard.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/how-we-grow-trees-ca) ##### [THE MOON VALLEY DIFFERENCE: HOW WE GROW AND PLANT THE BEST TREES ON EARTH](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/how-we-grow-trees-ca) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on July 3, 2018 The residents of Southern California are getting to know us as the top nursery in all the land. It is easy to see why! It is not just our amazing services and an incredible selection of... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/how-we-grow-trees-ca) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/3-Jan-31-2022-07-15-31-56-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/hedges-for-privacy-ca) ##### [Why Hedges are Perfect for Any Landscape in Southern California](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/hedges-for-privacy-ca) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on June 29, 2018 When one imagines the perfect yard, privacy always comes to mind. It’s summertime, and in Southern California, it means spending lots of quality time outdoors with your friends and family.... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/hedges-for-privacy-ca) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/la_jolla_palms.jpg)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/palm-care-tips-ca) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) ##### [5 Tips for Caring for Palm Trees in California](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/palm-care-tips-ca) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on June 21, 2018 Copyright: alkanc / 123RF Stock Photo It’s hard to imagine the Southern California landscape without palm trees. They are an iconic part of our region. They can be seen lining boulevards,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/palm-care-tips-ca) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/EMAIL%20PHOTOS/palm%20paradise%20king%20palms%20row%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/how-properly-plant-palms) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) ##### [How To Properly Plant Palms](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/how-properly-plant-palms) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on June 21, 2018 Bring a slice of paradise to your yard – plant palm trees! These trees are landscaping favorites throughout Southern California. They are resistant to storm winds, offer excellent shade... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/how-properly-plant-palms) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/King-Palm-3.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/about-king-alexander-palm) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) ##### [King Alexander Palm - Create a Tropical Atmosphere in Your Own Backyard](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/about-king-alexander-palm) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on June 20, 2018 Are you dreaming of a far-off destination? A place where you are surrounded by palm trees, barefoot, soaking up the calming nature of the tropics? Turn that dream into a reality! If you are... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/about-king-alexander-palm) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/30Gal-Foxtail-Palms-in-Nursery-650x650-MVN.jpg)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/foxtail-palms-showstoppers) ##### [Foxtail Palms - A Tropical Showstopper for SoCal Landscapes](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/foxtail-palms-showstoppers) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on June 13, 2018 Homeowners give lots of praise to Foxtail Palms because they are among the best medium sized palms for adding beauty to any landscape. They are just as fantastic as palms for planters, and... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/foxtail-palms-showstoppers) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/moon-juice-ca-az-2.jpg)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tree-fertilizer-summer-ca) ##### [The Importance of Fertilizing Your Trees in the Summer](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tree-fertilizer-summer-ca) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on June 12, 2018 Actively growing trees should be fertilized throughout the year. While many of the nutrients are present in the soil, water, and air, supplemental feeding can be an added benefit. Plus,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tree-fertilizer-summer-ca) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/crape_myrtle_images_for_blog-1.jpg)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/colorful-crape-myrtle) ##### [Crape Myrtle: Beautiful Flowering Trees for Summer!](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/colorful-crape-myrtle) By [Felipe Benavides](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/felipe-benavides) on June 7, 2018 An explosion of vibrant colors awaits your landscape! One of the best ways to experience the glorious summertime sight of blooming flowers is to plant one of the many Crape Myrtle varieties... 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