Be inspired by your surroundings. You can see the early spring flowering trees and stone fruit flower bouquets that are starting to brighten up the neighborhoods, and the pleasing aroma of citrus is in the air. Yes, you can sense it with your eyes and nose that spring is just right around the corner. With the season upon us, it is also the absolute best time to plant trees, shrubs, palms - everything you want in your dream landscape!
The temperatures will start to soar before we know it, so if you want some cooling shade coverage, plant those shade trees now so that you can go outside and enjoy your yard, after all, baseball season will be here before you know it and playing catch is a must! Do you want to add some vibrant colors to your garden? Plant those flowering shrubs now too. It’s important to plant this time of the year because it gives the roots time to establish before the hot weather arrives.
(Quercus virginiana)
This Texas native can grow to be large tree capable of providing plenty of shade. These are long-lived trees that the entire family will love as it’s both an excellent tree for picnicking under as well as attaching a tire swing to the sturdy limbs. We recommend buying as big as you can to take full advantage of its many features.
(Schinus molle)
These are fast-growing evergreen trees that can produce a massive amount of shade – perfect for those blistering hot days we get in Houston! Their drought tolerance, weeping, graceful appearance and interesting exfoliating trunk make them an attractive tree for any yard. These are excellent trees for lining streets and shading a play area.
(Carya illinoinensis)
The State Tree of Texas and one that is valued both for its shade and the delicious nuts it can provide. These trees can grow to be large and graceful, with a shape that helps to add beauty to any landscape. These long-lived trees can be enjoyed for generations to come!
(Cercis canadensis)
An Eastern Redbud tree puts on a colorful show in spring with beautiful, rosy pink blossoms attracting all the right attention, and butterflies and hummingbirds too! It’s deciduous so that it can provide shade in the summer and when it drops its leaves, its unique and irregular branching patterns add to its year-round interest.
(Prunus cerasifera ‘Krauter vesuvius’)
These colorful deciduous trees feature dramatic dark purple-black foliage making them an ideal small accent tree for any size yard! Come springtime, showy light pink flowers appear, attracting butterflies and the right kind of attention to your landscape. We like to use them many ways, such as to flank gateways and driveway entries or planting them in an orchard-like setting, where they can create a stylish screen. These are excellent ornamental trees that thrive with full sun exposure.
(Elaeocarpus decipiens)
We like to plant Japanese Blueberry both for its shade capabilities as well as its privacy features. These hardy trees establish quickly and are an excellent choice for use as a windbreak or privacy hedge. Ever-changing leaves add year-round interest and butterflies are attracted to the tiny, fragrant flower clusters that can bloom in the summer.
(Rosa ‘Radrazz’)
It’s February, and for all you lovers out there, it’s also when most people celebrate Valentine’s Day. There are many ways to celebrate and not too many things compare to roses for showing feelings of love, affection, and friendship (ok, maybe chocolate). Stop by Moon Valley Nurseries and purchase Knock Out Roses. This is the Texas Rose, and it can produce vibrant cherry/hot pink flowers during its blooming cycle.
Moon Valley Nurseries is your local one-stop shop for all your landscape needs. Visit us today, and our experts will be glad to assist you with any projects you may have.