What's Growing On

Monrovia®’s Lavinnova® Lavender — Exclusive to SummerWinds!

Compact Habit • Long Bloom • Strong Color • Fragrant • Pollinator-Friendly

Why you’ll love it!

Lavinnova® lavenders are bred for a compact, uniform habit and outstanding flower coverage—easy to mix and match for a coordinated look in beds, borders, and containers. Expect vivid, non-fading color across a wide range of tones, including unique shades you won’t see in typical lavenders.

Your Soil Is About To Get An Upgrade

Give your plants a first-class upgrade with NEW SummerWinds High Performance Organic Potting Soil—a premium organic mix designed to help plants grow stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Whether you're planting flowers, vegetables, herbs, or houseplants, this high-performance soil provides the ideal balance of moisture retention, drainage, and natural nutrition to support strong root growth—even in the hot, dry conditions of the Phoenix area.

📅 March Gardening Calendar

March is a busy and exciting month in the garden as warmer weather returns and plants begin actively growing again. Our March Gardening Calendar highlights the key tasks to help your garden thrive this spring—from fertilizing citrus and planting peppers early in the month to adding colorful flowering shrubs, planting warm-season vegetables, and preparing for summer blooms later on.

You’ll also find a helpful planting guide for seeds and transplants so you know exactly what edibles to plant and when throughout the month. Download the printable calendar or subscribe to our newsletter to receive monthly gardening tips, and visit your local SummerWinds Nursery for expert advice and everything you need for a successful spring garden. 🌱

Enjoy Beautiful Roses in Your Desert Garden

Love roses? You can grow "scentsational" roses in the Valley of the Sun! Your local SummerWinds has a variety of colorful, fragrant and stunning roses to choose from (available seasonally), including: bush/shrub roses, climbing roses and tree roses.

Find the Perfect Fruit Tree for Your Garden

Nothing beats fresh picked fruit right from your own tree! Explore the many lemon, lime, orange, mandarin, grapefruit, and specialty citrus varieties—along with deciduous favorites like peach, plum, apricot, apple, pear, pomegranate, fig, and jujube—that grow beautifully in the Valley, and find the perfect tree for your garden.

Tasty Garden Favorites: Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs & More

Now is one of the best times to plant vegetables and herbs in the Valley. Discover fresh arrivals of tomatoes, peppers, lettuces, herbs, and more to start growing your tastiest garden yet.

2026 Garden Trends to Watch in Arizona

Gardening in Arizona has always been about working with the desert, not against it—and 2026 is no different. This year’s garden trends focus on resilience, creativity, and intentional choices that thrive in heat, wind, and unpredictable weather. From purpose-driven planting and water-wise design to personal plant collections and comfortable outdoor living spaces, these trends reflect how Arizona gardeners are adapting, experimenting, and growing with confidence in every season.