Winter is here, but we don’t have to be blue! There are many wonderful things about this season. While this year may look different than years past, we can still find ways to bring happiness and joy into our spaces and reminders of all the things we are a grateful...
Fun Fall Activity – Come Walk the Nursery!
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...
Gardening Arts and Crafts – Pressed Flowers
Are you looking for a fun DIY project this fall? This is the time of year when we start to spend more time indoors and look for ways to harness our creativity to create fun crafts we can share with others. One fun craft project is using pressed flowers for art, cards,...
Gardening Arts and Crafts: How to make Succulent Pumpkins
It’s officially Fall! We can’t believe how fast this year and summer have flown by. It’s now the time of year that we look forward to crisp fall air, delicious baked goods, and comfy sweaters. With Halloween and Thanksgiving on the horizon we are often looking for new...
Fall Bulb Planting – 5 Important Tips
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...
Entryway Decorating Tips
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...
Planting Vegetable Seeds for Fall Gardens
Last month we discussed that now is the time to get your fall gardens prepped and ready to go. You don’t want to miss this critical timing. Late August and early September are the ideal time to start your fast-growing fall crops. Here in the San Joaquin and Central...
When is the Best Time to Plan for Fall Planting?
Right now, our summer gardens are in full swing. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and melons are all filling our kitchens with their delicious summer bounty. Our flowering trees and plants are in full bloom and summer is a buzzin’ with happy bees! But other parts of our...
How to Control Nutgrass in Your Yard
Have you noticed nutsedge, also known as nutgrass, popping up in your yard this summer? This pesky, grassy weed isn’t technically a grass; it’s a sedge. What is nutgrass and why is it so important to control its growth in your yard? What are Nutgrasses? A sedge is...
Summer Showstopper: The Crape Myrtle
In our last article we talked about one summer showstopper, the hydrangea. We received such a great response that we thought we'd highlight another summer favorite - the Crape Myrtle. Crape Myrtles are a Luis’ Nursery favorite because they are perfect for the San...
Summer Showstopper – The Hydrangea
During the summer months there are a multitude of flowers that make their summer stage debut, but there is one particular shrub that always wows us with its beautiful, show-stopping flowers: the hydrangea. There are many species of hydrangeas seen growing during the...
How to Decide If You Need to Stake Your Trees When You First Plant Them
Gardeners over the years have often been taught that staking a tree after planting was a no-brainer. They were advised in gardening magazines and books that all young trees need those stakes to withstand the winds and grow healthy and strong. This thought process has...