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3 images: vertical outdoor walls - 1 made from metal and the other from wood with vertical containers filled with a wide variety of plants; a wood wall with envelope style metal mailboxes hanging on it and featuring a variety of plants; a wall of vertical plant pockets with a variety of herbs planted throughout

5 Tips for Urban Container Gardening

Short on space but still want to grow plants or a garden? Here are 5 tips to help you grow your very own Urban Container Gardens!


Roses with Powdery Mildew, Plant with Aphids, Plant with Fungus.

Winter Pests and Diseases and How to Treat Them

Winter gardening is incredibly rewarding. Unfortunately, there are a lot of pests that also think your garden is the best spot to hang out. Here are the most common pests and diseases in Arizona winter gardens and how to treat them so that you can have a relaxing and enjoyable growing season.


A snake plant by a window and a bed, 2 students studying near a plant, and a desk with a zz plant, computer, coffee etc.

Add Beautiful and Beneficial Houseplants to Your Dorm Room

Stuffy, cramped quarters and uninspiring decor doesn't make the college grind easy. However, that can all change by adding indoor plants to your room. You'd be amazed how much lush, live greenery can transform your tiny living space, and even help improve the air quality of your dorm room!


A woman, and a child dressed up for dia de los muertos, and traditional dia de los muertos decor (skulls, marigolds, flags, candles, blanket, and food.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with Flowers and Recipes

Halloween is around the corner, but that means that Día de los Muertos is too! This Latin American holiday is a sacred celebration of loved ones who are no longer with us and is filled with festivities featuring delicious food and gorgeous flowers.


3 different fall flower container displays - one from each SummerWinds Nursery AZ store.

Beautiful Fall Container Plant Recipes

Looking for some beautiful, full-sun fall container plants? We've got three new fall plant recipes to choose from that all do well in the sun!