Natural Windbreakers

Windbreakers

The southwest is well-known for its wide open spaces. However, spacious can also be problematic because much of this area is also flat, causing blowing wind to pick up speed and strength because there is nothing to impede its progress. Planting windbreaks helps reduce the strength of the wind and helps prevent potential damage to houses, buildings and yards. In addition it helps keep the dust content in the air low, providing a healthier environment for us.
Moon Valley Nursery offers several types of windbreakers that will help reduce wind damage and contribute to a healthier air quality. What types of windbreakers can you add to your yard? 
The following are three examples, for a comprehensive list please contact any Moon Valley Nursery at 602-938-6666 and let our staff guide you to the best windbreaker for your yard.

Desert Willow Trees

The Desert Willow Tree is an excellent choice to use as a windbreaker. This tree can grow up to 20 feet in height and spread as long as it has the best water and soil conditions. To ensure the optimal health of this tree use Moon Dust All Purpose Tree Food. Desert willows grow wild naturally in the southwest. Desert willow trees are popular to use for shade and as a landscape focal point. Their height and width makes them a perfect option for creating natural windbreaks. They produce pink flowers in spring, summer and fall, making them attractive for home landscapes. Go to www.moonvalleynursery.com for additional information.


Mesquite Tree

Mesquite trees are also great trees to plant for both shade canopy in the heat of summer and as wind breaks. There are several varieties of Mesquite trees to choose from, one of them being the Chilean Mesquite. To ensure the optimal health of this tree use Moon Dust All Purpose Tree Food. This particular variety grows up to 25 feet tall and wide, provides a dense canopy, grows fast, and requires minimal watering. To find out more go to www.moonvalleynursery.com .


Desert Ironwood

The Desert Ironwood Tree lives a very long time and is drought tolerant. It has long been a staple in the southwest and is one of the best representations of Xeriscaping. This evergreen tree produces pink or lavender flowers in May and small seed pods in early summer that provides forage for wildlife. To ensure the optimal health of this tree use Moon Dust All Purpose Tree Food. This would be an excellent choice for you to use as a natural windbreaker, while beautifying your landscape.