Be Inspired Blog | Arizona SummerWinds Nursery

Agave's in containers, a person working on a tree, a woman in a summer dress and hat with a red suitcase in the desert looking up at a plane, and a lawn being watered with a sprinkler.

Heading Out of Town for Summer? Here's How to Prep Your Garden & Landscape!

When preparing your garden and yard for an extended absence during the summer, it's important to consider maintenance tasks that will ensure the health and appearance of your outdoor space. Here are some of the best ways you can prepare your plants for when you'll be away for the summer!

3 different summer containers - each designed by a different SummerWinds Nursery store.

Summer Container Plant Recipes

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

A desert tortoise with 4 different native plants that suppor them--2 to the left and 2 to the right.

How To Support Our Threatened Desert Tortoise

Learn how to support desert tortoises by planting native vegetation like Saguaro cactus, Agave, and Mesquite, essential for their survival and ecosystem health.

A manzanita plant, a rabbit near some rocks, and purple asters.

Humane Ways to Deter Rabbits from Your Desert Garden

Although rabbits are adorable, they can wreak havoc on your garden. Luckily, there are several humane ways to successfully deter rabbits from your desert garden.

A dog on a lawn, a limited turf area with a cornhole game and seating, and someone fertilizing their lawn.

Summer Lawn Care Guide for Arizona

Arizona summers can be tough on lawns, but Bermuda grass thrives with the right care. Learn practical tips for watering, mowing, fertilizing, and maintaining a healthy summer lawn while conserving water and supporting strong root growth.