--- title: Moon Valley California Blog (9) description: Welcome to Moon Valley Nurseries California. Your place for landscaping news, garden ideas, and tips from the best nursery experts in California! Moon Valley California Blog (9) (9) --- # 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 [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Jul-12-2021-06-50-04-26-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-moon-valley-difference) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) ##### [THE MOON VALLEY DIFFERENCE](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-moon-valley-difference) By [Jessica Downs](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/jessica-downs) on July 12, 2021 EXPERIENCE OUR SERVICE AND QUALITY AT THE MOON Moon Valley Nurseries started with one small location in a neighborhood just north of downtown Phoenix, Arizona, known as 'Moon Valley.' From... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-moon-valley-difference) [![](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/pruning.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/common-tree-tree-trimming-mistakes-how-to-fix-them) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Maintenance](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-maintenance) ##### [COMMON TREE TREE TRIMMING MISTAKES & HOW TO FIX THEM](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/common-tree-tree-trimming-mistakes-how-to-fix-them) By [Paul Popoff](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/paul-popoff) on June 15, 2021 Many customers don’t understand the value of having your trees and plants professionally pruned. Improper pruning can lead to a variety of different problems including killing your trees,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/common-tree-tree-trimming-mistakes-how-to-fix-them) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/2-Jun-14-2021-10-02-23-64-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/summer-watering-101) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Maintenance](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-maintenance) [Summer Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/summer-tips) ##### [SUMMER WATERING 101](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/summer-watering-101) By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/walt-conrad) on June 14, 2021 One of the biggest challenges and one of the most common questions we receive is understanding proper watering for the material in our landscape. As it begins to heat up it is important to... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/summer-watering-101) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/6-Jun-11-2021-11-01-58-04-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-white-flowering-trees) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Design Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/design-tips) [Spring Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/spring-tips) [Summer Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/summer-tips) [Flowering Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/flowering-trees) ##### [The Best White Flowering Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-white-flowering-trees) By [Garrett Cleverly](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/garrett-cleverly) on June 11, 2021 Plant Now For Beautiful White Flowers This Spring [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/the-best-white-flowering-trees) [![](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/hubfs/BEST%20USES%20FOR%20LARGE%20NUMBERS%20OF%20TREES%20(1)-2.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/utilizing-groups-of-trees-in-your-landscape-style) [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) ##### [UTILIZING GROUPS OF TREES IN YOUR LANDSCAPE STYLE](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/utilizing-groups-of-trees-in-your-landscape-style) By [Damian Russell](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/damian-russell) on May 24, 2021 It’s often that we discuss how to create a beautiful yard by using various design techniques and following a landscape style, but there are many times when a property needs a large... [Continue Reading](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/utilizing-groups-of-trees-in-your-landscape-style) [![](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/8-May-10-2021-08-08-02-09-PM.png)](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tropical-backyard-ideas-part-3-the-flowering-trees-plants-of-paradise) [Landscape Tips](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/landscape-tips) [Tree Highlights](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/tree-highlights) [Flowering Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tag/flowering-trees) ##### [TROPICAL BACKYARD IDEAS – PART 3: FLOWERING TREES & PLANTS OF PARADISE](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/tropical-backyard-ideas-part-3-the-flowering-trees-plants-of-paradise) By [Damian Russell](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/california/author/damian-russell) on May 12, 2021 The gentle swaying of green palm fronds overhead provides a lovely atmosphere, but no tropical paradise is complete without a myriad of vibrant blooms. 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