--- title: Moon Valley California Blog | Luke Kalawsky (3) 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. 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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/4-Jul-16-2021-08-46-28-77-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-complete-how-to-guide-to-designing-a-perfect-california-landscape) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Maintenance](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-maintenance) ##### [THE COMPLETE HOW-TO GUIDE ON DESIGNING A PERFECT CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-complete-how-to-guide-to-designing-a-perfect-california-landscape) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on July 16, 2021 Knowing where to start in creating your dream California landscape or ideal backyard design can be a challenge. As the nation’s largest box tree grower, we are always looking to help... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-complete-how-to-guide-to-designing-a-perfect-california-landscape) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Jul-08-2021-10-24-11-59-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/growing-to-the-moon-the-history-of-moon-valley-nurseries) ##### [GROWING TO THE MOON: THE HISTORY OF MOON VALLEY NURSERIES](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/growing-to-the-moon-the-history-of-moon-valley-nurseries) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on July 9, 2021 Moon Valley Nurseries wasn’t always the largest box tree grower in America, we came from incredibly humble roots. Our story is one of dedication to the best growing practices, of seeing... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/growing-to-the-moon-the-history-of-moon-valley-nurseries) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/10-Jun-29-2021-07-40-49-04-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-5-reasons-to-plant-shade-trees) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [TOP 5 REASONS TO PLANT SHADE TREES](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-5-reasons-to-plant-shade-trees) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on June 29, 2021 There’s nothing like sitting under a big shade tree to get away from the hot summer sun. We can all attest to that. But there are many other reasons why shade trees are great. Below are... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-5-reasons-to-plant-shade-trees) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Jun-16-2021-10-19-34-53-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/5-common-mistakes-your-landscaper-may-be-making-in-your-yard) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Maintenance](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-maintenance) ##### [5 COMMON MISTAKES YOUR LANDSCAPER MAY BE MAKING IN YOUR YARD](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/5-common-mistakes-your-landscaper-may-be-making-in-your-yard) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on June 17, 2021 A good landscaper is something to be treasured. They are able to take care of your yard with expertise, precision, and care. Unfortunately, there are many landscapers out there that don’t... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/5-common-mistakes-your-landscaper-may-be-making-in-your-yard) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/4-May-12-2021-03-30-05-29-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/defensive-landscaping-5-plants-to-deter-trespassers) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [DEFENSIVE LANDSCAPING: 5 PLANTS TO DETER TRESPASSERS](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/defensive-landscaping-5-plants-to-deter-trespassers) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on May 14, 2021 Before the dawn of electronic home security systems and automated security cameras, homeowners would rely on strategically positioned trees and plants to keep away intruders. While hedges... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/defensive-landscaping-5-plants-to-deter-trespassers) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Apr-22-2021-06-08-06-57-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/may-landscape-garden-tips) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Spring Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/spring-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [MAY LANDSCAPE & GARDEN TIPS](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/may-landscape-garden-tips) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on April 30, 2021 We are approaching the end of cooler weather and are transitioning to a festive time of barbequing, pool parties, and a prime growing season for trees and plants. Now is the last... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/may-landscape-garden-tips) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/At%20Moon%20Valley%20Nurseries%20(1)-1.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/arbor-day-at-moon-valley-nurseries) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [ARBOR DAY AT MOON VALLEY NURSERIES](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/arbor-day-at-moon-valley-nurseries) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on April 29, 2021 Here at Moon Valley Nurseries, we love trees, and Arbor Day is a great reason to celebrate the many benefits trees provide us. As the largest box tree grower in the nation, we have a... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/arbor-day-at-moon-valley-nurseries) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/header%20(2)-3.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/10-landscaping-tips-to-add-curb-appeal-value-to-your-home) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [10 LANDSCAPING TIPS TO ADD CURB APPEAL & VALUE TO YOUR HOME](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/10-landscaping-tips-to-add-curb-appeal-value-to-your-home) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on April 28, 2021 Whether you’re a buyer or seller, the first impression of your home can make or break a deal, and it is quite often a home’s landscaping is overlooked, underdone, and unmaintained. A... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/10-landscaping-tips-to-add-curb-appeal-value-to-your-home) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/TROPICAL%20BACKYARD%20IDEAS-1.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tropical-backyard-ideas-part-2-palms-for-pools-patios-pergolas) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [TROPICAL BACKYARD IDEAS – PART 2: PALMS FOR POOLS, PATIOS, & PERGOLAS](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tropical-backyard-ideas-part-2-palms-for-pools-patios-pergolas) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on April 28, 2021 For most of us, the idea of relaxing on sandy beaches with a cold drink in hand while lying under the gentle sway of palm trees are moments we dream about, look forward to, or even put... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tropical-backyard-ideas-part-2-palms-for-pools-patios-pergolas) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Apr-16-2021-04-56-37-82-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tropical-backyard-ideas-part-1-tiki-bar-tranquility) [Citrus and Fruit](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/citrus-and-fruit) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [TROPICAL BACKYARD IDEAS - PART 1: TIKI BAR TRANQUILITY](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tropical-backyard-ideas-part-1-tiki-bar-tranquility) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on April 21, 2021 In this series, we are going to be talking about the steps to creating a backyard paradise ready for any summer. 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