What's Growing On

Fall is Coming - Is Your Garden Ready?

We've put together a helpful guide with simple things you can do now—from preparing beds and containers to checking your soil and irrigation, planning your fall color palette, and knowing when it's time for the next phase of fall planting.

Tough Spot? Try Dry Shade Gardening

Have a shady, dry corner under a tree or next to your house where plants struggle to survive? With the right plant picks and simple strategies, you can create a thriving, low-maintenance garden—even in the trickiest conditions.

August Gardening Calendar

There's still plenty happening in your summer garden. Here are a few things to put on your August gardening list:

Water deeply.
Check irrigation for leaks, clogs and proper coverage, and water slowly and deeply to encourage stronger roots.

Keep harvesting.
Pick tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and other summer vegetables regularly to keep plants producing.

Replenish your mulch.
A generous layer can ...

Your Backyard. Your Tropical Escape

You don't need a passport to enjoy a tropical escape. Bold Bird of Paradise, colorful Hibiscus, graceful palms, lush Elephant Ears, Cannas, and more can transform your backyard, patio, or balcony into a relaxing retreat. Discover inspiring ideas, planting tips, and tropical favorites that can turn almost any outdoor space into your favorite destination.

8 Summer Loving Plants

Adding color to your garden isn't just for spring.  There are many plants that love the summer heat and some do double duty by being drought tolerant and better yet, attract pollinators.  We've selected 8 of our favorite Summer Loving plants that looks amazing and will look even better in your California landscape. 

Big Bloom Energy for Bay Area Gardens

Spring color?  ✔️
Summer flowers?  ✔️✔️
Fall bloom power?  Oh yes!

We’re highlighting some of our favorite long-blooming plants for Bay Area gardens — chosen for season-long color, pollinator support, drought tolerance, and beautiful garden texture.

Some stand tall and dramatic. Some spill and soften. Some flower for months without missing a beat.

Because when it comes to bloomers, we believe in lasting coverage.

10 Droop Proof Plants

There are many wonderful plants that offer beauty, color and texture, but few offer such qualities PLUS refuse to droop and drag their leaves in excessive heat. Drought tolerant and easy to maintain once established, check out these 10 Droop Proof Plants…

Create Beautiful Curb Appeal This Summer

Simple front yard ideas for big spaces, small spaces, and everything in between.
Your front yard is the first welcome home. Whether you are refreshing a small entryway or planning a larger landscape project, even simple updates can dramatically transform the feeling of your home.

Our new curb appeal guide walks you through:

• Choosing the right garden style
• Building strong landscape structure 
• Adding color and texture
• Creating a polished, welcoming look

Plus, our knowledgeable Bay Area nursery team is here to help every step of the way — backed by our impressive plant guarantee for extra confidence.

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.