Neighborhood Nursery

Tabebuia ipe is short for Tabebuia impetiginosa- Pink Trumpet Tree. There are many varieties of Tabebuia available in the United States. Impetiginosa or Ipe, for short, is our most popular.  Rosea is lighter pink and moving into a completely different look is Tabebuia chrysotricha which is a vibrant yellow with a distinct look. Do a site search [...]

Ligustrum texanum- Texas Privet One of the best hedges available. Dark green glossy foliage. Pest resistent. No root problems. Over time it can reach 20 ft tall.

Essence of Grapefruit Repels Bugs Centers for Disease Control is looking for all-natural insect repellents The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking for an all-natural insect repellent, and it’s found a viable candidate. The CDC is pushing hard to develop a completely natural insect repellent made from a chemical called nootkatone, which is [...]

A budget shortfall may force major changes in the City of Los Angeles that could affect the maintenance of trees along the city streets and parks.

Yes, trees are made of Paper.  I received a great promotion for paperless billing from Southern California Edison.  It is a great visual of how many trees are used to make paper. I am not against paper, or trees being used to make paper. But the end users of paper have to be conscientious of [...]

Our new web site is on the way while we are trying to set up our new store location. I thank all of our friends, clients and vendors for their patience while we move forward. Neighborhood Nursery is undergoing a name change from it previously being Las Tunas Nursery. We decided on an easier name [...]