Gift Ideas for Dad

Happy Father's Day: A Dad throwing his son in the air with trees and a blue sky in the background, and another image of an older Father and his middle-aged son embracing with trees and the sky in the background.Wondering what to get Dad this Father's Day?

Dad doesn’t have to be an avid gardener to enjoy these great gift ideas this Father's Day—Sunday, June 21...

2 small patio-size water container gardens with aquatic plants and flowers.1. A Water Container Garden Feature

Create a tranquil aquatic garden Dad can enjoy on his patio or in his garden. These mini "patio-ponds" are beatufiul, low maintanence and can be filled with a variety of aquatic plants... To learn how to create a water container garden, click the button below.

How to Create a Water Container Garden

A slate grey short Birdie metal raised garden bed planted in the garden.2. A Raised Garden Bed

Make gardening easy on Dad's back with a raised garden beds or planters like this metal raised garden bed by Birdies.

A Bonsai tree and a picture of a Bonsai Survival Guide with houseplants in the background3. Bonsai Trees & Accessories

Looking for a gift Dad can enjoy for years to come? Growing and caring for a Bonsai can be a relaxing and rewarding tradition that can be passed down through generations!  Your local SummerWinds has a variety of Bonsai trees to choose from, as well as Bonsai accessories including a how-to book, pots, trimmers and more.

To learn more about this ancient art, read our blog, The Art of Bonsai.

Variegated Calamondin Oranges growing on a tree with brown dirt blurred in background4. A Fruit Tree

Give Dad a gift that keeps on growing. Whether he loves fresh citrus for cooking, cocktails and other refreshing beverages, deciduous fruits like crisp apples and peaches from the garden, or tropical favorites like figs and mangoes, our selection of fruit trees offers something for every dad. Shop citrus, deciduous, and tropical fruit trees this Father's Day.

Give Dad a gift that keeps on growing. Whether he loves fresh citrus for cooking, cocktails, and refreshing beverages, deciduous fruits like crisp apples and peaches from the garden, or favorites like creamy avocados and sweet figs, our selection of fruit trees offers something for every dad. Shop citrus, deciduous, and tropical fruit trees this Father's Day.

A SummerWinds Associate holding a potted houseplant, and black, peach and white houseplant pots, a stone sculpture, and a houseplant.5. Houseplants & Accessories

Retreat from the heat with houseplants! Your local SummerWinds has a wide variety of houseplants to choose from, including some that help clean the air. Plus, we have a great selection of indoor pottery and houseplant accessories to choose from.

Dry Climate Gardening, and The Water-Smart Garden Books by Noelle Johnson, 'The AZ Plant Lady'.6. Gardening Books by Desert Horticulturalist, Noelle Johnson

Is your dad the kind of guy who takes pride in keeping every plant thriving—even in the desert heat? These two books by local gardening expert Noelle Johnson (aka "The AZ Plant Lady") are packed with practical advice, inspiring photos, and smart strategies perfect for Arizona gardens.

Dry Climate Gardening: Ideal for dads who want to grow a beautiful, sustainable landscape while beating the heat.

The Water-Smart Garden: A must-have for any dad who loves fine-tuning his irrigation or capturing every precious drop.

Whether he's a weekend gardener or a backyard innovator, these guides are sure to dig up fresh inspiration.

A fountain, and a variety of Asian-inspired statues, Bonsai trees and other plants.7. Bird Baths, Sculptures, Statues & Fountains

Stop by your local SummerWinds Nursery to explore our selection of bird baths, sculptures, statues, and fountains—from small to large, traditional to modern, colorful to Earth toned.

Bright red adenium blooms, and vibrant pink and gold plumeria flowers.8. Adeniums & Plumeria

Adeniums, aka a Desert Rose, are succulents have a unique shape and can make a wonderful addition to Dad's garden, patio or bright office. To learn more about adeniums, read our blog, "Adeniums, the Desert Rose."

Want to remind Dad about that trip to Hawaii he's thinking about? Plumerias are colorful, tropical and help create a relaxing atmosphere through their fragrance alone!  Learn more about plumeria.

Square outdoor pot with succulents and cacti, and a bright yellow pot with colorful flowers.9. Pots

Your local SummerWinds Nursery has a great selection of outdoor pots! Choose from a variety of styles and colors, including: modern, traditional, bright colors, textured, Talavera, Earth-toned and Terracotta.

Flower Planting; and Vegetable, Herb & Fruit Planting Guides; Garden Planner and Journal; and How to Grow Your Own Food book--all from Growing in the Garden.10. Monthly Planting Guides & Gardening Books from Growing in the Garden

Want to help Dad know when to plant his favorite flowers or edibles? We've got monthly planting guides, a garden planner and journal, and a book, "How to Grow Your Own Food"—all from Angela Judd of Growing in the Garden:

  • Flower Planting Guide
  • Vegetable, Herb & Fruit Planting Guide
  • How to Grow Your Own Food (book) 
  • A Guided, Month-by-Month Garden Planner & Journal

Made for low desert climates like Phoenix and Tucson, these guides help Dad plant with confidence and grow with success—all year long.

Hummingbird in Garden with Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii)11. Pollinator Plants

Want to attract beneficial pollinators to Dad's garden? We've got a wide variety of desert-friendly and native plants that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and more!

Madagascar Palm12. Palms

Add a tropical flair to Dad's home or garden with palms. We've got a variety of palms to choose from—for indoors and out.

2 pictures with a variety of windchimes.13. Wind Chimes

Our selection of Wind Chimes offers a variety of tones, styles, sizes and materials. We're sure to have one that Dad will love!  Great for enjoying on Dad's patio or deck, or in the garden!

Prickly Pear Cactus & Firesticks14. Cacti & Sun-Tolerant Succulents

Once established, cacti and sun-tolerant succculents can make a great addition to Dad's desert garden landscape. Choose from a variety of cactus plants and sun-tolerant succulents that grow well, even in the heat!

purple and green basils growing in the garden15. Summer Herbs

Does your Dad enjoy cooking with fresh herbs or adding them to his favorite summer beverage or dish? SummerWinds has a great assortment of summer-growing herbs to choose from.

A 50 ft. Centurion Hose, and a long-handled SummerWinds rake/hoe combination tool with a fern in the background.16. Help Dad Discover His New Favorite Tool!

Your local SummerWinds Nursery has a wide variety of tools to choose from including:

  • Handtools: including gloves, pruners, specialty tools and more...
  • Garden landscaping tools
  • Sun Protection: choose from a variety of styles of hats and gardening sleeves 
  • Rolling plant caddies: make moving large pots easier for Dad!

SALE: Plus, Save on 30% on Centurion 50 ft., 75 ft. and 100 ft. hoses. Save 50% on SummerWinds Nursery Long-Handled Hand Tools. And Save on SummerWinds Nursery Pruners - now $9.99 each. Valid: June 11 through 21, 2026. Restrictions apply: Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Not valid on prior purchases.

thyme herb on a wooden table and a summerwinds gift card and envelope over the top with the words perfect gift on the image

17. A SummerWinds Nursery Gift Card

Always the perfect gift...

Still not sure what to get Dad? Give Dad the gift of green with a gift card to SummerWinds Nursery. Physical gift cards are available for purchase in-store at your local SummerWinds Nursery, or purchase a convenient eGift Card online!

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