Be Inspired Blog | Arizona SummerWinds Nursery

A manzanita plant, a rabbit near some rocks, and purple asters.

Humane Ways to Deter Rabbits from Your Desert Garden

Although rabbits are adorable, they can wreak havoc on your garden. Luckily, there are several humane ways to successfully deter rabbits from your desert garden.

A dog on a lawn, a limited turf area with a cornhole game and seating, and someone fertilizing their lawn.

How to Prepare and Maintain Your Summer Lawn

How can you make sure that you’re providing the best conditions for growing grass and enjoying your small desert oasis in summer? Bermuda grass seed is the hardy, heat-loving variety that will keep you seeing green during the hottest part of the year.

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Earth Day Everyday: 12 Easy Ways to Conserve Water and Energy

We’re always game for trying new ways to conserve energy and water at home, but Earth Day has us feeling extra inspired! In the spirit of eco-friendliness, we put together some water-saving tips and clever ways to cut back on energy consumption.

Low-water-use houseplants: Snake plants, pothos, and zz plants.

Indoor Plants That Require Little Water

Looking for houseplants that don't require a lot of water? We've got a list of great houseplant varieties to choose from the are low-water-use.

A Texas Mountain Laurel, a Red BIrd of Paradise, Texas Sage with a Butterfly, and Brittlebush growing in the desert near rocks.

Plants that Thrive with Little Water

If you are looking for an easy garden indoors and out, here’s a list of plants that need little water to thrive...