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Trees aren’t just beautiful: They’re an essential part of the Earth’s ecosystem. Without the oxygen provided by trees, life would most certainly not be sustainable on our beautiful planet. In short, you can never go wrong with planting trees. Here are the top five reasons you should plant trees.
1. Shade
The summer sun is notoriously intense. By planting a few trees in your landscape, you’ll be able to enjoy a beautiful day in your backyard without coming face-to-face with heat and harmful rays.
2. Wind protection
The wind has a way of ruining backyard picnics and damaging homes. When you plant a tree or two in your landscape, you’ll protect yourself and your home from the negative effects of the wind. Also, who doesn’t love the peaceful sound of wind rustling through the leaves?
3. Aesthetics
A tree is always great for beautifying your yard. They’re tall, majestic and can provide balance in a landscape that is made up of mostly short plants. Once you plant a tree in your yard, the neighbors are bound to notice.
4. Good for the environment
These days, too many trees are being cut down and not enough are being planted. In addition to the boost in oxygen, trees slow down water runoff, prevent soil erosion and have many more positive effects.
5. Property value
If you plant a tree in your landscape, you’ll also be able to measure the benefits in dollars. Trees can give a property a bit more beauty and prestige. Not only will your own property value increase, so too will your neighbors’ properties as you do your part to beautify the community.
If you’re considering doing your landscape a favor by planting some trees then come by Moon Valley Nursery. In addition to their wonderful trees and shrubs, they provide expert landscape design. Moon Valley Nurseries been voted the #1 nursery for the last 10 years, so give them a call today at (602) 457-2176 and get a taste of what everyone’s talking about.
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Everyone likes keeping a beautiful yard, but imagining exactly how you want your yard to look can be very difficult. When you’re stuck, it’s always a good idea to call in a team of professionals. Here are a few ways you can describe the ideal landscape to your local nursery.
If you have a friend whose landscape you admire then ask him or her if you can take pictures and show them to your nursery. This can be great if you don’t know the name of a certain tree or if you simply like the arrangement of a landscape and want to mimic it in your yard. All you need to do is show your nursery the pictures, and they’ll do the rest.
When planning a beautiful new landscape, it’s always a good idea to do your research. This means picking up a few magazines or surfing the Internet until you find helpful tips or images. Simply print or tear out the pictures you like and bring them with you on your next trip to the nursery. A landscaping expert at will be able to give you advice on the feasibility of the pictured landscape design, including climate considerations, cost, level of care, and more.
- Take a walk around the nursery?
Lastly, a great way to get your landscape design wheels turning is to simply walk around the nursery and take down the names of trees you want for your yard. You can then make a small landscape design that explains where each plant might go. The nursery expert can then give you some advice based on sunlight and shade considerations, aesthetics and other factors.
If you’re looking for a wonderful nursery to help with your landscape then come by Moon Valley Nursery in Phoenix. Not only do they have a wide selection of flowering, citrus and palm trees, but they guarantee the quality of everything that comes from the lot. Give Moon Valley Nurseries a call today at (602) 457-2176. If you do, you’ll be taking one step closer to a beautiful new landscape.
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Including variety in your landscape is a great way to make it beautiful. However, hosting a wide range of flora often means that you’ll need to remember specific care instructions for each plant.
In this short video, we learn the best way to care for a dwarf palm tree. First off, it’s important that you plant it in direct sunlight and in soil that drains well. Your dwarf palm should be watered daily for two weeks in such a way that the soil around the base is evenly moist.
If you have any questions about how to successfully care for a dwarf palm tree, or any of the other plants in your landscape, contact us here at Moon Valley Nursery in Phoenix. Whether you’re looking for just a few tips or a sophisticated landscape design, we’re the right team for the job. We have 7 locations in the Phoenix area, so give us a call today at (602) 457-2176.
