Be Inspired Blog | Arizona SummerWinds Nursery

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Summer Heat: How to Retreat with Houseplants

When things heat up in the Valley of the Sun and that means hot, hot temperatures. Before it gets too hot, it’s time to start thinking about creating a calm, cool and relaxing retreat from the heat indoors.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Fresh Flowers & Foods

At SummerWinds Nursery, we sell a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers that can be planted throughout the year and enjoyed when decorating or making recipes for your Cinco de Mayo celebration!

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Your Guide to Houseplant Lighting and Care Through the Seasons

Do you stick to the same care routine for your houseplants year-round? As it turns out, that might not be the best option for keeping your houseplants as healthy and lush as possible. We created this guide to houseplant care and lighting requirements to help you...

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SummerWinds Nursery Top 12 Summer Flower Picks

Summer Flowers are almost ready to bloom! With the hot summer months close at hand it’s time to start thinking about what to plant for the upcoming season. Summer flowers paint your garden with some of the most spectacular colors of the entire year.

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The Busy Person’s Guide to Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants

Life’s busy, we get it—but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on having a beautiful indoor plant collection! There are plenty of low-maintenance plants that are easy to grow, even with a hectic schedule.