--- title: Moon Valley California Blog | Luke Kalawsky (5) 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/10-4.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/5-bad-habits-we-see-in-landscape-design) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) ##### [5 BAD HABITS WE SEE IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/5-bad-habits-we-see-in-landscape-design) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on February 18, 2021 Our landscape designers are often called in to create beautiful yards for their client’s new homes, or to update an outdated or sparse landscape. There are many times, however, that our... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/5-bad-habits-we-see-in-landscape-design) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/5%20B%20A%20D%20H%20A%20B%20I%20T%20S%20(4)-2.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-time-to-plant-fruiting-trees-in-california) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Citrus and Fruit](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/citrus-and-fruit) ##### [THE BEST TIME TO PLANT FRUITING TREES IN CALIFORNIA](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-time-to-plant-fruiting-trees-in-california) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on February 17, 2021 A common question our nursery pros are asked at our California nurseries is when is the best time to plant fruit and citrus trees? Luckily, the answer is pretty simple, and fruit and... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-time-to-plant-fruiting-trees-in-california) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/5%20B%20A%20D%20H%20A%20B%20I%20T%20S%20(1)-2.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-next-big-thing-in-landscape-design-layering) [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) ##### [THE NEXT BIG THING IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN: LAYERING](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-next-big-thing-in-landscape-design-layering) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on February 3, 2021 Our nursery pros and expert landscape designers are the best in the business when It comes to professional landscape designs. Part of that expertise comes from their ability to recognize,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-next-big-thing-in-landscape-design-layering) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(39).png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/from-seed-to-tree-experience-the-moon-valley-difference) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [FROM SEED TO TREE: EXPERIENCE THE MOON VALLEY DIFFERENCE](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/from-seed-to-tree-experience-the-moon-valley-difference) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on February 1, 2021 What do we mean when we want you to experience the Moon Valley Nurseries difference? Our amazing selection of trees, shrubs, and other plants as well as the “You Buy It, and We Plant It,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/from-seed-to-tree-experience-the-moon-valley-difference) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(46).png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-southern-live-oak-a-california-classic) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) ##### [THE SOUTHERN LIVE OAK: A CALIFORNIA CLASSIC](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-southern-live-oak-a-california-classic) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on January 29, 2021 [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-southern-live-oak-a-california-classic) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Jan-25-2022-08-16-33-23-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/february-landscape-garden-tips-monthly) [Winter Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/winter-tips) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Fertilizers](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/fertilizers) ##### [February Landscape & Garden Tips - California](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/february-landscape-garden-tips-monthly) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on January 28, 2021 With February officially here and 2023 in full swing, there is no better time than now to start getting your landscape ready for spring growth. This is also the beginning of another... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/february-landscape-garden-tips-monthly) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(29)-2.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-trees-plants-for-your-kids) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [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) ##### [THE BEST TREES AND PLANTS FOR YOUR KIDS](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-trees-plants-for-your-kids) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on January 21, 2021 Think back through your childhood. When you sat under a large, shady tree eating an orange at half time during a soccer game. The tall trees that were climbed and how you were able to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-trees-plants-for-your-kids) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(30)-2.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/journey-to-the-moon-michael-stephanie) [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) ##### [JOURNEY TO THE MOON: MICHAEL & STEPHANIE](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/journey-to-the-moon-michael-stephanie) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on January 19, 2021 Upon moving to California from Long Island, New York, Michael and Stephanie were excited to be out of the rush and cold of the East Coast. Michael travels often for business and Stephanie... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/journey-to-the-moon-michael-stephanie) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(33)-1.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/what-to-plant-when-buying-a-home) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) ##### [WHAT TO PLANT WHEN BUYING A HOME](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/what-to-plant-when-buying-a-home) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on January 16, 2021 Buying a new home is an opportunity for a fresh start. It allows you to reconsider your personal style tastes, indoors and outdoors. Many homeowners come into our nurseries wondering what... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/what-to-plant-when-buying-a-home) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(34)-1.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/what-to-plant-when-selling-the-home) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) ##### [WHAT TO PLANT WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME: HOW TO INCREASE HOME VALUE & CREATE GREAT CURB APPEAL](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/what-to-plant-when-selling-the-home) By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on January 14, 2021 When selling your home, you only want it on the market for a short period of time and you want to increase its value as much as possible. You do this by creating great curb appeal, so your... 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