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# The 5 Best Purple Flowering Trees for Texas
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# The Top 10 Palm Trees for Texas & Where to Plant Them!
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# Magnolia Trees: 7 Elegant Magnolias for Any Texas Landscape
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## Walt Conrad
Walt has extensive background in landscape design and trees and plants native to the Soutwest. He loves spending time in the nurseries and helping customers find solutions to their landscape problems.
[mailto:wconrad@mvncorp.com](mailto:wconrad@mvncorp.com)
#### All Posts from Walt Conrad
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##### [SUMMER WATERING 101](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/summer-watering-101)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/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...
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##### [Pick Out Your Favorite Texas Christmas Tree](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/favorite-texas-christmas-tree)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/author/walt-conrad) on December 12, 2013
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##### [How Landscaping Increases Your Property Value](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/landscaping-increases-property-value)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/author/walt-conrad) on October 17, 2013
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##### [Moon Valley Twisted Tea](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/moon-valley-twisted-tea)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/author/walt-conrad) on July 26, 2013
Stay cool this weekend and relax with a Moon Valley Twisted Tea using the freshest ingredients plucked right from your own backyard! This cocktail was made for sipping, lounging and...
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##### [Moon Valley Nurseries: Jacaranda Fast Growing Trees](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/jacaranda-fast-growing-trees)
By [Walt Conrad](https://blog.moonvalleynurseries.com/texas/author/walt-conrad) on April 3, 2011
Yes, this is the purple flower tree seen all across the Southern United States during mid Spring. In addition to the beautiful blooms, this tree grows very fast and provides a soft,...
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