The New Year is right around the corner and so are fresh starts. If you've been looking at that landscape make it a New Year's resolution to finally do something with it.
At Moon Valley Nurseries we have streamlined this process to make it super easy for every homeowner. In addition to growing all the trees and shrubs, we design, deliver, and plant. Below are a few landscape ideas our nursery professionals recommend for a perfect yard in 2017.
Adding much-needed shade with fast growing trees
The weather may be a perfect 70 degrees right now, but in just a few months the summer temperatures will arrive and by then it’s too late if you’re looking to add some shade relief. To avoid this mistake, take advantage of our ideal planting season right now. Trees planted now will have enough time to establish a root system now and then top growth in the spring before the summer temperatures.
For massive shade, our favorites are the Carrotwood, Camphor, and all Ash varieties (Arizona, Fan Tex, Raywood). All of these trees are fast growing and develop tall and wide canopies of shade. The Chilean Mesquite and Carrotwood will create layered shade, which allows sunlight to reach any shrubs you may want to plant under the tree. The Ficus and Ash varieties foliage block out all sunlight. The best part about these trees is that they require minimal maintenance. They are fantastic options to help lower your electricity bill, create natural shade for your car, or even a way to block out the sun next to the swing set.
Creating a privacy screen with hedge material
Right now is the best time to block out those unwanted views. Well, any time is really the best time, but why not start the New Year off with hedge material that will block that neighbor's second story window.
At Moon Valley Nurseries, we offer the best in hedge material. We call it our Hollywood Style hedges. These hedges provide instant and maximum privacy. At many of our customer's homes, there is an unwanted view in the morning and by the afternoon the unsightly site is gone. Some other fantastic varieties are the Wax Myrtle, Carolina Cherry, Japanese Blueberry, and Timber Bamboo. All of these trees are evergreen and can be easily trimmed to any desired shape. If you want to add a little color to your hedge, the Bottlebrush tree (red flowers), Oleander tree (red, white, or pink flowers), and Wax Leaf Privet (white flowers) are fantastic selections.
Growing your own homegrown food
At Moon Valley Nurseries, we like to think that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to go into your backyard and hand select the freshest fruit from your very own fruit, citrus, and nut trees. Growing these varieties is easier than you might expect. Les Blake, Moon Valley Nurseries owner, and his grandfather began custom growing citrus and fruit trees more than 50 years go. Over these years, Les and his grandfather have developed custom root stock that is guaranteed to produce excellent tasting fruit.
We offer a wide range of fruit and citrus trees. Orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit are the top varieties for our customers. In addition, we offer tangerine, apricot, peach, plum, and apple.
Adding a splash of color with flowering trees and shrubs
From the stunning purple flowers of Orchid trees to the large flower clusters on Crape Myrtles, there is nothing like flowering trees to create interest and aroma in your landscape. Flowering trees have many landscape applications. Some flowering trees require minimal water, others provide great shade, some can be used as a focal point or a way to add an accent color. If a certain color is a must, we offer flowering trees that bloom in the following colors.
Purple (Jacaranda, Vitex, Texas Mountain Laurel, and Crape Myrtle)
Pink (Purple Leaf Plum, Crape Myrtle, Oleander, and Desert Willow)
White (Flowering Pear, Magnolia, Oleander, and Crape Myrtle)
Yellow (Tipu, and Museum Palo Verde)
Red (Bottlebrush, Oleander, and Crape Myrtle)
The Flowering Pear and Crape Myrtle will also produce stunning fall colors of red, orange, and brown. Our flowering trees come in many sizes so you’ll be able to feature your favorite colors prominently in your landscape.
Moon Valley Nurseries is your one stop shop for all your landscape needs. Our experts have decades worth of experience and they will be able to assist you with any and all projects you may have. Click here to map a nursery near you