The scorching summer heat has subsided, and cooler temperatures create the perfect conditions for gardening. With a little planning and preparation, you can make the most of this transitional month and enjoy a beautiful and productive garden. We wanted to share with you some tips and ideas for successful gardening this month. Plant Cool-Season Vegetables:
Mosquitoes…. the sign that summer is here. We want to be outside, and they want to crash the party. Many of us are looking for natural ways to tell those mosquitoes that they aren’t invited and there are several plants that experts use to deter outdoor pests. Before mosquitos chase you off the porch or
As pet lovers, it’s not often that we don’t consider our pets when making decisions. Landscaping is yet another place that we can keep them in mind. We want our pets to enjoy the outdoors safely and we can do this by creating a pet-friendly garden. We already know there are toxic plants that we
Ornamental grasses are popular mainly because they fit into almost any type of garden theme. You can find them in a lot of different varieties, sizes, and colors. There are a variety of reasons that ornamental grasses would be a great addition to your Visalia garden. We would like to share just a few. Add
We get it. You’re a plant mom or dad AND a pet mom and dad and you’re trying to figure out how to safely marry the two. For those of us who love to fill our homes with plants, but also know that we have curious felines and nosy pups, we need to find pet
As we trudge through winter some of us may long for the longer and warmer days of summer. We don’t have the power to speed up the clock, but we can certainly transform the spaces around us to feel more like summer. Hydrangeas are a well-known summer showstopper with their larger-than-life blooms and gorgeous colors.
Have you ever heard of Birdscaping? Birdscaping is designing your landscape with birds in mind. Your landscape will provide a welcoming place for a variety of species of birds when you incorporate seed-producing plants for food, native trees for nesting and and by installing a bird bath for bathing and drinking. Offering water is a
Our winter brings life to summer drought adapted plants and the start of root growth. The San Joaquin Valley and Visalia area are known for milder winters that lend themselves to a joyful gardening season year-round. In our last article, we discussed some tips and suggestions on how to create a winter garden in Visalia.
Can you believe it’s already been another year? It seems like time has just flown by like leaves on a windy fall day. Too soon? We know leaf clean-up can be quite the chore! This past year we have learned how to try to create a ‘new normal’ as we stepped into the second stage
The San Joaquin Valley and Visalia area are known for milder winters than much of the rest of the United States. This lends itself to a more enjoyable gardening season than other areas and is the time to think about a winter garden. Our cool, wet weather marks the beginning of the growing season for
Landscaping during a drought has become something that we’ve had to become accustomed to in the Central Valley. While we all appreciate having a gorgeous yard, we also must appreciate our need to respect the environment and be good stewards of the Earth. But how can we have the attractive landscape we desire and still
We are once again facing a drought this summer, but we won’t let it rob us of the joy of gardening. One way that you can give your garden a leg up is by using mulch to improve water movement into the soil surface. Mulch slows the velocity of overland water flow helps absorption of
You only have one chance at a good first impression of your home to a buyer. The first time a buyer drives up to your house they will already have an emotional reaction to the home based upon the curb appeal. This means curb appeal is your secret weapon to making your home enticing right
Using pottery is a simple and easy way to spice up your home décor and add personality to your indoor and outdoor spaces. Here at Luis’ Nursery we have a wide selection of pottery varying in sizes, styles, colors. These are perfect for indoor or outdoor, and we bring in new inventory regularly. How can
Are you planning ahead and thinking about ordering sod for your landscape? We want to help you take the stress out of ordering and let you know how the sod ordering process goes. Here at Luis’ Nursery, we like to take the guesswork out of your landscaping so you can focus on the task at
2020 was certainly a whirlwind for many of us. This year was full of uncertainty, adaptation, changes and learning creative ways to incorporate old traditions and create new ones. We’ve learned that just like many of the hearty plants we put in our gardens we are resilient, and we will fight to grow and thrive.
The weather is perfect and it’s a great time of year to come and walk the nursery and get inspired. Fall is a wonderful time to put on a cozy sweater or jacket and take an outdoor stroll. Whenever we stroll, we love to be surrounded by nature and crisp fall air. Here at Luis’
Have you been looking for the perfect bulbs to add to your fall garden? We’re excited to announce that we are now carrying bulbs at Luis Nursery!! We have an assortment of unique tulip varieties including Parrot Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths, Crocus, Miscari and Snowdrop. After you stop by and pick up those bulbs, we want
The first part of your house, aside from the curb appeal, that your guests see is the entryway. It’s not only important for them, but also important for you that you personalize one of the most used access points to your home. The entryway to your home is something that you can personalize and adjust
This time of year, we can almost hear our gardens calling to us to come outside and spend time with them. This is the perfect time to do your spring landscape maintenance check. What are some things that you can do to make sure that your landscape is in working order and ready to bloom?