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Your Guide to Houseplant Lighting and Care Through the Seasons

Do you stick to the same care routine for your houseplants year-round? As it turns out, that might not be the best option for keeping your houseplants as healthy and lush as possible. We created this guide to houseplant care and lighting requirements to help you...

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SummerWinds Nursery Top 12 Summer Flower Picks

Summer Flowers are almost ready to bloom! With the hot summer months close at hand it’s time to start thinking about what to plant for the upcoming season. Summer flowers paint your garden with some of the most spectacular colors of the entire year.

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The Busy Person’s Guide to Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants

Life’s busy, we get it—but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on having a beautiful indoor plant collection! There are plenty of low-maintenance plants that are easy to grow, even with a hectic schedule.

Summer Heat? These Container Plants Can Take It!

No rain in the forecast? No problem! Try these incredible heat-tolerant, low water use container plants in your Arizona garden. Conserving water is no longer just an eco-friendly trend, it’s a necessity for many of us.

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Prepare Your Soil for Fall Planting in 3 Easy Steps

Perhaps one of the biggest opportunities gardeners have is preparing the soil correctly before planting. A successful garden always begins with healthy vibrant soil that is packed full of nutrients. Just like people, plants also require a balanced diet of nutrients that are provided by the soil.