--- title: Our Top 10 Blog Articles of 2021 description: Discover our top 10 articles of 2021! We put together a list of our reader's favorite articles to provide you with the best of the best landscape tips! image: https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/THE%20TOP%20BLOGS%20OF%20(2)-1.png --- # Our Top 10 Blog Articles of 2021 By [Luke Kalawsky](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/luke-kalawsky) on December, 15 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) ### 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 [Back to main Blog](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california) ###### 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) ![THE TOP BLOGS OF 2021](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THE%20TOP%20BLOGS%20OF%20(1).png?width=1080&name=THE%20TOP%20BLOGS%20OF%20(1).png) ## 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 nursery pros have put together some amazing articles helping countless homeowners design, enhance, care for, and renovate their landscapes. We’ve put together a list of our top 10 blog articles over the last year. We’ve included many fan favorites and helpful guides. Whether you’re looking into the best advice on when and what to plant or care for your trees and plants, you can find it all here! Enjoy our top articles of 2021!   ## [![top palms for landscapes](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/39.png?width=400&name=39.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-palms-ca)[1. Top 5 Palms for Landscapes](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-palms-ca) Here are the top 5 Palms for California landscapes! Our designers have put together the ultimate list of the best palms to plant around pools, in front yards, around patios, and more! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/98b2d3a4-15f9-4e43-8d39-9706792ece85.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/98b2d3a4-15f9-4e43-8d39-9706792ece85)   ## [![top 5 evergreen trees for front yard privacy](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/13-Dec-15-2021-06-07-52-88-PM.png?width=400&name=13-Dec-15-2021-06-07-52-88-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/evergreen-trees-privacy-ca)[2. Top 5 Evergreen Trees for Front Yard Privacy](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/evergreen-trees-privacy-ca) With the right evergreen trees, you can create a landscape that is both peaceful and private, while allowing you to enjoy your yard without unwanted sights and noises! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/782dd9b8-1754-4b55-b747-5c1e1d99486d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/782dd9b8-1754-4b55-b747-5c1e1d99486d)   ## [![hedges for southern california](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/16-Dec-15-2021-07-34-34-27-PM.png?width=400&name=16-Dec-15-2021-07-34-34-27-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/hedges-for-privacy-ca)[3. Why Hedges are Perfect for Any Landscape in SoCal](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/hedges-for-privacy-ca) Create a private and secure yard with a staple landscaping technique, the Hollywood Hedge™! Our designers discuss the many benefits of adding privacy hedges to your landscape! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/7a98f39a-6592-410e-b660-68795af71b00.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/7a98f39a-6592-410e-b660-68795af71b00) ## [![reasons to plant fruit and citrus ](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/19-Dec-15-2021-07-36-32-31-PM.png?width=400&name=19-Dec-15-2021-07-36-32-31-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/plant-citrus-and-fruit-trees)[4. 5 Great Reasons to Plant Citrus and Fruit Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/plant-citrus-and-fruit-trees) Smart gardening is easy when you can grow fruit at home. Read our five great reasons to plant citrus and fruit trees in your backyard! You can grow your own sustainable landscape! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/9004c016-4438-4016-a8c6-e8fbf2f45b25.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/9004c016-4438-4016-a8c6-e8fbf2f45b25)   ## [![best roses to plant in california](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/22-Dec-15-2021-07-38-51-37-PM.png?width=400&name=22-Dec-15-2021-07-38-51-37-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/best-roses-socal)[5. The 5 Best Roses for Southern California](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/best-roses-socal) Roses are drop-dead gorgeous and the highlight of many summer gardens in Southern California. Our pros have put together the top 5 rose varieties for a stunning California rose garden! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/40a57883-9f4c-4170-9d99-4de53a5d88af.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/40a57883-9f4c-4170-9d99-4de53a5d88af)   ## [![Indian laurel Hollywood hedges](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/23-3.png?width=400&name=23-3.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/indian-laurel-privacy-hollywood-hedges-19)[6. Indian Laurel Hollywood Hedges are the Ultimate Privacy Hedge](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/indian-laurel-privacy-hollywood-hedges-19) The Ficus Nitida Hollywood Hedge™ is taking over California! Design your yard for ultimate privacy with the help of our professional designers! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/7816d28d-5c76-4ecb-856f-32549f7d4525.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/7816d28d-5c76-4ecb-856f-32549f7d4525) ## [![best flowering trees for southern california](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/25-4.png?width=400&name=25-4.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-flowering-trees)[7. Top 5 Flowering Trees for SoCal](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/top-flowering-trees) Soak up the California sun and take in the colorful scene that flowering trees create during summer! Neighborhoods are coming alive with a burst of colorful flowers thanks to a few of our favorite trees. [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/c5169fb5-00fe-4690-99f7-08d547e992f0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/c5169fb5-00fe-4690-99f7-08d547e992f0)   ## [![Tips for caring for palm trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/12-Dec-15-2021-05-36-27-33-PM.png?width=400&name=12-Dec-15-2021-05-36-27-33-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/palm-care-tips-ca)[8. 5 Tips for Caring for Palm Trees in California](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/palm-care-tips-ca) A bit of maintenance goes a long way in keeping palms lush and lovely. We spoke to our experts to bring you five tips for keeping the foliage of your palms green and healthy all year long! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/744241ed-457a-4d76-a531-27f4101ef08e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/744241ed-457a-4d76-a531-27f4101ef08e)   ## [![southern live oak trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/26-4.png?width=400&name=26-4.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-southern-live-oak-a-california-classic)[9. The Southern Live Oak: A California Classic](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-southern-live-oak-a-california-classic) Discover the timeless classic that is the Southern Live Oak tree. Perfect for any Southern California landscape design and a great addition to any yard for evergreen shade and year-round interest! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/b8b81fff-275c-4600-b875-3bf03dbf291c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/b8b81fff-275c-4600-b875-3bf03dbf291c)   ## [![foxtail palms for tropical backyards](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hs-fs/hubfs/27-3.png?width=400&name=27-3.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/foxtail-palms-showstoppers)[10. Foxtail Palms - A Tropical Showstopper](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/foxtail-palms-showstoppers) 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 also fantastic palms for indoors and in planters! [![READ IT HERE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/5df6302b-9534-4c5c-8fe5-18114eaa5f62.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/5df6302b-9534-4c5c-8fe5-18114eaa5f62)   Our blog has tons of great information for homeowners looking to elevate their landscape. If you’d like to read more or find specific tips and tricks pertaining to the specific trees and plants in your yard, or the season of the year, check out the rest of our great articles here! [![READ MORE!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1546852/e74037eb-1483-4b86-b5d3-b39e2241aa35.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1546852/e74037eb-1483-4b86-b5d3-b39e2241aa35) We love to provide a wealth of helpful landscaping tips on our website, but we also love to answer questions in person and over the phone as well! Our nursery pros at every Moon Valley Nurseries location are happy to help you with any need. 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