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How to Care for Raven ZZ plants

Have you heard of Raven ZZ plants? Though rare in many areas, this plant has been gaining in popularity. They have become easier to find, and you can find them in garden centers, nurseries and even some big box stores. Guess what? We have them at Luis’ Nursery, and we’d love for you to come

9 Flowers to Grow During Winter in Visalia, CA

Living in Central California we have the benefit of milder winters. It doesn’t often freeze in our zone, and without freezes we can have pretty foliage and winter flowers all year long. There are numerous plants to choose from, and you can choose depending on your needs. Some serve multiple purposes and are great additions

Gifts for the Gardeners in your Family

Gardening brings joy to not only the gardener, but to all of us that are able to enjoy the beauty that they help create, and the delicious foods they grow. We are thankful for the fellow gardeners in our lives and our families. It’s always nice to know what brings someone joy as it’s easier

Protecting Outdoor Plants Over Winter in Zone 9

Winter is quickly approaching and it’s important to know how to protect your plants from colder temperatures, wind, and occasional freezes. Even though our area is known for milder winters it’s still important to protect tender plants. One of the advantages of living in Visalia and throughout the Central Valley is our ability to garden

Planting and Growing Onions in Visalia California

Do you want to try your hand at planting and growing onions here in Visalia? Onions are surprisingly easy to grow. Now, is the best time to plant here in our growing zone 9. Onions are a cool-season vegetable and will do best when planted before the soil or air warms and without the danger

Best Houseplants to Liven up your Living Spaces

Houseplants are known for their various benefits from ease of care to air purification to calming affects. Even when you lack a green thumb, houseplants can be your best friend, because they are often low maintenance and easy to care for. These décor lifesavers are known to boost health and wellbeing while breathing life into

How to Create a Scented Garden

Have you heard of a scented garden? Sure, we all like to stop and smell the roses, but what if you had a garden that smelled glorious all year long instead of just a few weeks in the summer? The most beautiful gardens captivate all the senses. Creating a garden by selecting plants that will

Best Plants for Your Low Water Garden

We are water conscious in the Visalia area and as responsible caretakers of our portion of the Earth we want to create beautiful spaces that deliver outstanding landscape color without guzzling water. We’ve compiled a list of a few beauties that you can add to your landscape. Emu Bush This Australian native would be a

How to Care for Garden Wildlife During Summer

Here in Visalia California and the San Joaquin and Central Valley we are no stranger to hot summers. Many of us seek out water holes to cool down, cold drinks and the shade of beautiful trees to help us to endure the heat while enjoying the outdoors. As gardeners we often design our landscapes to

Protecting Your Garden During Extreme Temperature Changes

Climate change has affected all of us, especially as gardeners. Crazy weather has become the norm and affects most parts of the world. Even when Meteorologists attempt to forecast conditions, strange weather patterns interrupt randomly. Plants are exposed to weather that is too cold, too hot, too windy, drying conditions, flooding and more that can

How to Grow Squash in Containers and Pots

Sometimes we have big garden dreams and limited garden real estate. Squash plants are prolific and come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. One way to grow squash when you have limited space is to grow them in containers and pots. When growing in containers and pots you can control the soil quality and keep

10 Heat Loving Flowers and Vegetables for your Visalia Garden

In the San Joaquin and Central Valley, we are not strangers to heat. Here in Visalia, our summer highs are often around 96 degrees. With this average summer heat, we want to plan and prepare our gardens for surviving the summer battle. Some of us may wonder what the best flowers and vegetables to plant

How to Become an Herb Gardening Superhero

We all love herbs; they add flavor and diversity to our dishes and are easy to grow. Herbs require little attention and are amazing as pollinator plants that add color and interest to your landscape. One thing that many of us run into is what to do with all the herbs we grow and how

Luis’ Nursery won Best of Central California 2022

We are so happy to have been voted Best Gardening Store/Nursery in Central California for 2022! As you may have seen on our social media platforms, we posted the good news and wanted to make sure we reiterated how appreciative we are for our wonderful community. We are the best because you make us the

Avoiding Common Environmental Problems When Growing Lettuce

Environmental Problems When Growing Lettuce – How To Avoid Them

We just shared how to successfully grow your own salad garden. You know how to plant your lettuce and how to reseed and have a continual harvest as well as which fixings to grow alongside your lettuce to create the most mouth-watering salads. Lettuce is relatively easy to grow, but there are some environmental problems

how to grow your own salad garden - part two

How to Grow your own Salad Garden – Part 2

In the previous article we discussed what a salad garden is, how to choose the right seeds for your garden and how to plan for a successful garden. What else do you need to know about creating a successful salad garden? How often should you reseed? How do you keep a salad garden growing? After

How to grow your own salad garden

How to Grow your own Salad Garden – Part 1

This time of year, many of us are starting to think about taking off some of that winter weight and getting ready for bathing suit season. Salads are often a go to for most ‘healthy eaters’ and can be incredibly easy and fun to make. Sometimes we find ourselves spending a fortune on our salad

Protect your Garden From Animals

Protect your Garden from Animals

During this time of year many of us in the Visalia area are starting to spend more time outdoors in our gardens. As we prepare our gardens for the spring and summer, we want to be sure to find a way to protect your garden from invading deer, rabbits, groundhogs and other animals in a

How to get rid of gnats on indoor plants | Luis Nursery Visalia

How to Get Rid of Gnats in Indoor Plants

You found that cute little plant in that adorable pot and you have set it up on your desk in the perfect spot. The next morning you’re in your office typing away and suddenly feel like you’re doing air karate. Tiny little gnats are crawling up your walls, on your desk, and floating in your

7 Pet Friendly Indoor Plants for Dog and Cat Lovers

7 Pet Friendly Indoor Plants for Dog and Cat Lovers

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