PITTISPORUM TOBIRA (Left) Don't Prune Now:
Try not to prune this plant now, though the flowers are apparent but relatively inconspicuous they enrich the garden with a beautiful aroma. There are several types of Pittisporum tobira. Some are variegated. This is a very dependable low maintenance plant.

STAR JASMINE - Trachelospermum (right) Don't Prune Now:
This very versatile, popular plant is just starting to flower. Garden View crews prune this plant only when absolutely necessary at this time of year so that you can enjoy the beautiful flowers and wonderful scent. Star Jasmine can be used and trained as a ground cover, shrub or vine.

DIETES IRIDIOIDES (Left):
To prevent self sowing and prolong bloom break off blossoms individually. Do not cut flower stems because they last more than a year. When they have clearly stopped producing blooms cut stem back to lower leaf joint. (This plant can survive on very minimal water)

LANTANA (right):
If you have not cut back your Lantana yet this may be a good time to do it. Take the opportunity to prune your lantana down by as much as to within 6-12 inches of ground level. Leaves will re-emerge in spring. Lantana isn't harmed at all by such a drastic pruning, and the result will be more compact lantana shrubs. You will loose some bloom but this plant flowers through most of the summer and with so many other plants blooming now this is your opportunity to keep this sometimes vigorous plant in check and ready for summer bloom. (Lantana is a low water need plant and vigorous bloomer)

EURYOPS (left):
This low water use plant blooms almost all year round. Because it is blooming most of the year gardeners are reluctant of pruning it and it can become lanky and unattractive. Garden View gardeners prune the plant several times a year, the flowers are usually not all cut off and the blooms return with increased vigor.

RHAPHIOLEPIS (right):
After this beautiful, low maintenance, low water use plant has finished blooming it is a good time to do minimal pruning. Once this plant reaches its mature size it is slow growing and probably only needs to be cut once a year with a little inside out pruning to let light inside the plant and to keep its natural form.

MAGNOLIA STELLATA, and other early spring flowering trees (left):
The best time to prune most flowering trees is soon after they finish blooming. Don't sheer or top the trees. Selectively prune the crisscrossing branches and prune to shape.

PALO VERDE (right) Cercidium and mesquite:
Limit pruning of desert legume trees such as Palo Verde and mesquite. Just remove dead or very small limbs as necessary. Heavy pruning, to stimulate new growth which will be stressed by oncoming heat should wait until later in the summer.

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It's official, Garden View Nursery is famous! As seen on HGTV's Flip or Flop.

The fans are coming in, and I think I saw a few paparazzi. All of the excitement is about our new and extended succulent and cactus sections. Garden View has been working hard to prepare for the highly talked about drought. To name a few new show stoppers: Arizona Pipe Organ cactus, Mexican Pipe Organ cactus, Old Man of the Andes, Baja Saguaro, Red Yucca, Tilt Head Aloe, and Prickly Pear. WOW! I did not make up these names... they sound like some great movie titles.

Garden View has a great selection of succulents, Aeoniums, Agaves, Echeverias, and sedums. The Agave tequiliana plant is great for all of us tequila drinkers!

If you do not know what any of these plants are, do not worry. All of our plants have a sign up with description, size, and zones. Plus we're always there to help!

Garden View Nursery is looking GREAT! All of our shade trees, fruit trees, shrubs, and roses are ready to schmooze you. We'll see you here!

Tip: Pair Alyssum with lettuce. New studies show better pest control when Alyssum is planted randomly between organic lettuce plants, it can be very effective for aphid control. The reason! The Alyssum attracts a beneficial insect: the hoverfly. Hoverflies lay eggs nearby, which (once hatched) prey on lettuce aphids. Aphids are a pest that plagues California growers by colonizing the interior leaves of lettuce plants.

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