Sustainability at SummerWinds Nursery

4 different flowering plants: Lantana, Italian leather flower, roses, and bougainvillea.Growing a More Sustainable Future

At SummerWinds Nursery, we believe that gardening connects us more deeply to the Earth—and with that connection comes responsibility. We're committed to growing a more sustainable future, from the products we offer to the way we operate every day.

Our Commitment to Natural & Organic Solutions

We’re committed to phasing out synthetic products and offering only natural and organic alternatives. The gardening industry is steadily progressing toward environmentally sound practices, and we're proud to be part of that movement.

At SummerWinds Nursery, we stay closely connected to these advancements and are actively exploring the best organic and natural solutions for our customers in both California and Arizona.

By reducing our environmental impact, we aim to support the health of our communities, our customers, and the planet.

Here Are Just a Few of the Steps We've Taken:

  • A Bag of SummerWinds Organic Potting Soil & a Bag of SummerWinds Organic Planting Mix with a small plant start in a little pile of dirtNatural & Organic Garden Products: We offer a wide variety of natural and organic soils, fertilizers, and garden amendments to help customers garden more sustainably—from the ground up. Most of our lawn foods are now organic (all in California, most in Arizona), and nearly all of our repellents are made with natural ingredients.
  • Eco-Friendly Products: UBQ recycled pots—made from materials that would otherwise end up in landfills—are now available at all Arizona and California stores.
  • Better Water Use: We've added new DRAMM watering carts to all our stores to help us water more efficiently.
  • Pollinator Protection: We've eliminated neonicotinoids in our California stores and are actively working to do the same in Arizona.
  • Sourcing Responsibly: Whenever possible, we source our green goods locally by region to reduce transportation emissions and support local growers.
  • Reducing Paper Waste: We've shifted to e-documents, online job applications, and digital benefits enrollment for our team. We're also transitioning to e-invoices and ACH transfers with vendors whenever possible.
  • Internal Sustainability: From recycling programs to cutting back on excess branded giveaways (SWAG), we're making small changes behind the scenes that add up over time.
  • Ongoing Education: We provide seasonal product knowledge training, so our team stays informed about new plants and gardening products—and continues to grow and share their expertise.

A crisp houseplant in the foreground being held by an out of focus SummerWinds Associate in the background.Rooted in Sustainability. Growing Toward an Even Better Tomorrow.

Sustainability isn't just one thing we do—it's part of how we grow. We're proud of the progress we've made and excited about what comes next. We're committed to learning, adapting, and growing—alongside the unique gardening climates and communities we serve in California and Arizona.

At SummerWinds, We Guarantee Success!