What's Growing On

Seasonal Gardening Tips & Inspiration for Arizona

Fall is one of the most rewarding times to garden in the Valley! Cooler days bring fresh opportunities to plant, refresh and enjoy your outdoor spaces. From colorful roses and homegrown vegetables, herbs and fruits to winter lawns, trees and healthy soil, there’s plenty to grow and enjoy this season. Explore what’s growing on at SummerWinds and discover ideas, tips and inspiration for your October garden.

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Apricots, pink roses in pots, a Romanesco and other cauliflower varieties.

📅 October Gardening Calendar

October is one of the best months to get back into the garden! Our October Gardening Calendar is your guide to what to plant and do throughout the month—from planting roses, citrus and deciduous fruit trees to starting cool-season vegetables, fall flowers and winter lawns. See what you can be doing in your Arizona garden this month. 

October Tips
A Southwest backyard with a bag of SummerWinds Soil Conditioner & Seed Cover, Ferti-lome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer, and SummerWinds Sun Lover Perennial Ryegrass Seed on a lawn near a gold retriever.

🌱 Winter Ryegrass Seed Packages Are Back!

Ready for a green lawn this winter? Our Sun Lover Ryegrass Seed Packages make it easy to get started, with ryegrass seed, starter fertilizer, and SummerWinds Soil Conditioner & Seed Cover bundled together at a special price.

Choose from two package sizes and enjoy savings on everything you need to get your winter lawn growing.

On Sale: 9/24/26 through 11/30/26 - While Supplies Last

Explore Winter Lawn Packages
Four images and "The Tasty Garden" logo: a citrus fruit growing on a tree, herbs growing in a garden, tomatoes growing on the vine, and leafy greens growing in a garden.

🥕 Grow a Tasty Fall Garden

Fall opens up a delicious new season in the Arizona garden! Grow cool-season vegetables and fresh herbs, or add homegrown flavor for years to come with citrus and other fruit trees. Explore what to plant now, along with helpful tips and resources for growing a rewarding fall and winter Tasty Garden. 

Start Growing
Red climbing roses, a pink angel face rose with a bee on it, and a bright pink rose tree in a garden with lots of plants.

🌹 It’s Time to Plant Roses!

Fall is a wonderful time to add roses to your Arizona garden! Bring home beautiful color, fragrance and flowers for cutting with roses selected for our desert climate. Explore bush and shrub roses, climbing roses, tree roses and more, along with tips to help you plant and care for them successfully.

Explore Roses
Two photos of Southwest backyard patios with seating, trees, and flowering shrubs. One with a raised garden bed. In between the photos is a closeup of Texas Mountain Laurel purple blooms.

🌳 Find the Perfect Tree for Your Yard

Thinking about planting a tree this fall? Take our Arizona Tree Finder Quiz to discover trees that match what you want from your landscape—whether that’s cooling shade, beautiful blooms, homegrown fruit or a water-wise option. Answer a few simple questions and find ideas for your Arizona yard.

Find Your Tree
SummerWinds Nursery soils: Organic Plant Mix, Organic Potting Soil, and High Performance Organic Potting Soil, a photo of seedlings growing in fertile soil with sunlight in the background, and E.B. Stone Organics Raised Bed Potting or Planting Mix.

Which Soil is Right for Your Garden?

Compare Our Top 4 Soils for Every Garden Project: Choosing the right soil can make a big difference, especially in Arizona, where heat, fast-drying conditions, and challenging native soils can make gardening more demanding. Whether you’re planting in the ground, filling containers, or starting a raised bed, this guide will help you choose the best soil for your project.

Discover the Perfect Soil