Be Inspired Blog | Arizona SummerWinds Nursery

a collage of flowers including: celosia, coreopsis, angelonia, cosmos and vinca, zinnia,

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.

3 images - snake plants in white pots in a navy living room on a white round end table near a gray couch; a frizzle sizzle plant in a clay elephant pot; and a closeup of a purple African violet

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.

Summer Heat? These Container Plants Can Take It!

No rain in the forecast? No problem! Try these incredible heat-tolerant, low water use container plants in your Arizona garden. Conserving water is no longer just an eco-friendly trend, it’s a necessity for many of us.

Tilling soil, 3 different soil amendments, and soil being watered.

Prepare Your Soil for Fall Planting in 3 Easy Steps

Perhaps one of the biggest opportunities gardeners have is preparing the soil correctly before planting. A successful garden always begins with healthy vibrant soil that is packed full of nutrients. Just like people, plants also require a balanced diet of nutrients that are provided by the soil.

Level Up Your Houseplant Game With Indoor Trees and Oversized Plants

Having a lush, green indoor tree or oversized houseplant is a pretty major statement piece. They invigorate your space with vibrant color and keep the air fresh, but you need to make sure conditions are just right so that your plant will be comfortable.