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Weed-Free Lawns Made Easy: Your Ultimate Guide to Pre-Emergents

Use pre-emergents to prevent the germination of crabgrass, dandelions and other undesirable weeds in your lawn and landscape.

A citrus plant and tag, a Monrovia camellia tag, and the Sun Shrubs section at SummerWinds Nursery.

Why Plant Care Tags Don't Have All The Information You Need

Did you know that plant care tags are designed to speak in generalizations and are not usually designed specifically for the regions in which a plant may be purchased? So, there may be key information that is relevant to successfully growing that plant in your zip code that’s not on the tag...

bright pink plumeria and light pink and yellow plumeria plant

How to Grow & Care for Plumeria

Looking for a new, beautiful plant to grow in your garden? Try the delightfully fragrant plumeria—also known as frangipani. Learn how to care for them, and how to grow them—particularly in containers.

Sun-Loving Summer Container Plants - 3 different pots containing a wide variety of plants and flowers

Summer Container Plant Recipes

Looking for some beautiful, full-sun container plants? We've got three great plant recipes to choose from that all do well in the sun!

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How To Effectively Deter Javelina

Javelina may be cute, but their impacts on your landscape sure aren't! As an Arizona resident, you have likely already experienced issues with javelinas tearing up your yard or garden at least once or twice. This blog covers the best practices for keeping these hog-like critters at bay!