--- title: Moon Valley California Blog | Luke Kalawsky (2) description: Luke Kalawsky has a passion for all things trees, plants, and landscape design. He has designed numerous landscapes as the head designer in the Surprise, Arizona region until he became a manager of our Central Phoenix Nursery. He now dedicates his knowledge, expertise, and creative capabilities to help the masses discover how to design, plant, and maintain their landscapes with his writings. (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 ## Luke Kalawsky Luke Kalawsky has a passion for all things trees, plants, and landscape design. He has designed numerous landscapes as the head designer in the Surprise, Arizona region until he became a manager of our Central Phoenix Nursery. He now dedicates his knowledge, expertise, and creative capabilities to help the masses discover how to design, plant, and maintain their landscapes with his writings. [mailto:lkalawsky@mvncorp.com](mailto:lkalawsky@mvncorp.com) #### All Posts from Luke Kalawsky [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(9)-3.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-top-10-palm-trees-for-california-where-to-plant-them) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Maintenance](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-maintenance) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [The Top 10 Palm Trees for California & Where to Plant Them](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-top-10-palm-trees-for-california-where-to-plant-them) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on January 21, 2022 Palm trees are an excellent addition to any landscape design when you are looking to add a tropical or Mediterranean flair to your yard. Maybe you’d like to spruce up your poolscape by... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-top-10-palm-trees-for-california-where-to-plant-them) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/THE%20TOP%20BLOGS%20OF%20(2)-1.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/our-top-10-blog-articles-of-2021) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Maintenance](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-maintenance) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [Our Top 10 Blog Articles of 2021](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/our-top-10-blog-articles-of-2021) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on December 15, 2021 Our Top Articles of 2021 The end of the year is a time to look back over the events of the past twelve months and look forward to the upcoming new year. Over the course of 2021, our... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/our-top-10-blog-articles-of-2021) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/8-Oct-19-2021-06-12-20-66-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-olive-tree-a-hardy-evergreen-tree-for-shade-classic-style) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Maintenance](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-maintenance) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [The Olive Tree: A Hardy Evergreen Tree for Shade & Classic Style](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-olive-tree-a-hardy-evergreen-tree-for-shade-classic-style) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on October 19, 2021 Olive trees are beloved in many different areas, regions, and countries. They have been used for many years as a favorite in countless landscapes. Olive trees are nature’s reminder to us... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-olive-tree-a-hardy-evergreen-tree-for-shade-classic-style) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/3-Sep-29-2021-06-34-58-47-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/october-landscape-garden-tips-monthly) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Fall Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/fall-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [October Landscape & Garden Tips for California in 2024](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/october-landscape-garden-tips-monthly) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on September 29, 2021 Fall is here! Temperatures are lower, the holidays are around the corner, leaves are beginning to turn bright colors, and right now is the best season to plant! The combination of cooler... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/october-landscape-garden-tips-monthly) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Sep-09-2021-04-20-27-78-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-plant) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Fall Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/fall-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees (Updated 2021)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-plant) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on September 10, 2021 Fall is the Best Time to Plant Trees Can you plant trees in the fall? The answer is a resounding YES! Fall is the absolute best time to plant trees and plants across many of the Western... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/why-fall-is-the-best-time-to-plant) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Sep-03-2021-09-16-43-05-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-crape-myrtle-a-beloved-flowering-tree-with-brilliant-fall-color) [Tree Maintenance](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-maintenance) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) [Flowering Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/flowering-trees) ##### [The Crape Myrtle: A Beloved Flowering Tree With Brilliant Fall Color](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-crape-myrtle-a-beloved-flowering-tree-with-brilliant-fall-color) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on September 3, 2021 Crape Myrtle trees are tough to beat when it comes to adding heaps of interest to your landscape. These showy trees’ ability to bring year-round color and curb appeal is unmatched. [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-crape-myrtle-a-beloved-flowering-tree-with-brilliant-fall-color) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Sep-01-2021-06-35-03-65-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/ask-us-anything-landscape-designers-fruit-tree-ages-more-flowers) [Citrus and Fruit](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/citrus-and-fruit) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Flowering Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/flowering-trees) ##### [ASK US ANYTHING: Landscape Designers, Fruit Tree Ages, & More Flowers](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/ask-us-anything-landscape-designers-fruit-tree-ages-more-flowers) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on September 1, 2021 Our nursery pros receive some great questions on a day-to-day basis, and we love to answer them all! We've pulled together some of the more frequently asked questions and compiled them in... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/ask-us-anything-landscape-designers-fruit-tree-ages-more-flowers) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/5-Aug-19-2021-10-21-06-55-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/7-best-fast-growing-trees-for-vibrant-fall-color-in-california) [Fall Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/fall-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [7 Best Fast-Growing Trees for Vibrant Fall Color in California](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/7-best-fast-growing-trees-for-vibrant-fall-color-in-california) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on August 19, 2021 There are many deciduous trees that you can plant in your landscape that will produce brilliant fall colors. With fall being only one of the four seasons, many homeowners look for trees... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/7-best-fast-growing-trees-for-vibrant-fall-color-in-california) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Aug-13-2021-09-45-22-13-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/jacaranda-a-fast-growing-evergreen-tree-with-brilliant-purple-flowers) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) [Flowering Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/flowering-trees) ##### [JACARANDA: A FAST-GROWING EVERGREEN TREE WITH BRILLIANT PURPLE FLOWERS](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/jacaranda-a-fast-growing-evergreen-tree-with-brilliant-purple-flowers) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on August 13, 2021 Jacaranda trees are one of the most beautiful flowering trees in the western United States. They have many qualities that set them apart and have made them a favorite amongst homeowners,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/jacaranda-a-fast-growing-evergreen-tree-with-brilliant-purple-flowers) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Jul-23-2021-03-53-02-47-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-3-reasons-you-should-use-financing-for-your-landscaping-project) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) ##### [TOP 3 REASONS YOU SHOULD USE FINANCING FOR YOUR LANDSCAPING PROJECT](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-3-reasons-you-should-use-financing-for-your-landscaping-project) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on July 23, 2021 Landscape financing gives you the benefit of planting your perfect landscape without having to worry about paying for the entire project at one time while at the same time, being able to... 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