This allows the entire root zone of your trees and plants to become saturated. The amount of water you apply depends on the tree or shrub you are watering. With trees, you will want to wet the soil at least 3 feet deep and with shrubs at least 1 foot deep. Use a soil probe to determine the depth of water penetration. For those hot days above 110? We urge you to water your trees twice a day, if possible.
For more in-depth information on summer watering and for answers to common questions, such as "how much water do I use" and "how often do I water", check out our guide on Best Watering Practices.
We have supplements and nutrients that help trees, palms, and shrubs recover from any heat stress. These can be purchased at all Moon Valley Nurseries locations or online.
Check out this video on how to wrap or paint the trunks of your trees:
How to Wrap or Paint Your Tree like a Moon Valley Expert
You can protect the trunk of a new tree from sunburn with Protective Tree Wrap which can be found at any of your local Moon Valley Nursery locations. To further protect your younger trees, you can double stake them. This provides stability when high summer winds or late summer storms come in. Moon Valley Nursery also offers staking services as well. Click here to find a store location near you.
Adding a few inches of mulch can help keep your soil cool during the warmer summer months and warm during the cooler days. Mulch is available at any Moon Valley Nurseries location.
Check out our article, Learn How To Prepare Your Landscape For The Next Monsoon Storm for detailed instructions on safeguarding your property so you can enjoy the rain, worry-free!
If you prefer to get professional help in prepping your landscape for summer storms or you need help clearing any debris from damages that have already occurred, feel free to reach out to our Tree Care division. Our team of Certified Arborists & Tree Care experts are happy to ensure your yard is looking its best and set up to prevent any damages to your landscape or home. Call our tree care team today for a free estimate!
July is a great month to plant many kinds of trees! There are quite a few varieties that love to be planted during the warmest months of the year. From fast-growing shade trees to flowering trees that increase the curb appeal of your home or add backyard interest, here are the best trees to plant in July.
Ready to take the spotlight in any landscape, Crape Myrtle trees are known for their gorgeous flower clusters, myriad of fall color, and characterful branching structure. They grow to a medium size perfect for use as an attractive living privacy screen, decorating areas around a pool or patio, or augmenting select areas of your yard with their distinctive color. If you’ve felt your landscape could use a bit more interest or are looking to add a massive amount of curb appeal to your home, Crape Myrtle trees will not disappoint!
The Red Push Pistache loves to grow in a spot that gets plenty of full sun exposure. It's easy to see why these are fast becoming a landscaping favorite throughout the country, from California to Arizona, Nevada, and Texas! They love the heat, and we also like to plant them in rows as a natural privacy screen that can block out unwanted views in style! Red Push Pistache trees are Drought-tolerant and cold-hardy once established. They are easy to care for with little to moderate watering needs and can be pruned to shape.
Olive trees are incredibly popular across southwest and west coast landscapes and for good reason! They are majestic evergreen shade trees with beautiful silver-green foliage, that are both heat and cold resistant. They require little water once established, and develop a high drought tolerance, allowing them to be utilized in a variety of water-wise landscape styles. Hailing from regions such as Spain and Italy, these trees carry a renowned Mediterranean pedigree and are sure to bring a distinctive Tuscan charm to your yard!
To learn more incredible yard care advice, design tips, and tree knowledge, check out our library of articles! We have a massive catalog of entertaining and informative articles written by our experienced nursery professionals to help you succeed with all of your landscaping goals.