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Seasonal Gardening Tips & Inspiration for Arizona
Start the season with a look at 2026 Arizona garden trends focused on resilience, water-wise design, and gardening with intention. Then explore our January Gardening Calendar for timely tips on planting, pruning, and preparing your garden for the months ahead. Learn how to extend the life of holiday favorites like poinsettias and Christmas cacti with care guidance tailored to our desert climate, and finish by adding fresh color to your garden, patio, or indoor spaces with our beautiful selection of fall and winter blooms. Wherever you are in your gardening journey, you’ll find inspiration and practical guidance to help you grow with confidence.
2026 Garden Trends to Watch in Arizona
Gardening in Arizona has always been about working with the desert, not against it—and 2026 is no different. This year’s garden trends focus on resilience, creativity, and intentional choices that thrive in heat, wind, and unpredictable weather. From purpose-driven planting and water-wise design to personal plant collections and comfortable outdoor living spaces, these trends reflect how Arizona gardeners are adapting, experimenting, and growing with confidence in every season.
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📅 January Gardening Calendar
January is one of the most active gardening months in the Valley of the Sun. Cooler temperatures make it an ideal time to prune roses and fruit trees, refresh soil, and plant cool-season vegetables and herbs. Our January Gardening Calendar highlights what to plant, prune, and prepare throughout the month—helping you make the most of your garden as winter transitions toward spring.
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Extend the Joy: Caring for Poinsettias and Christmas Cactus in Your Desert Garden
Poinsettias and Christmas cacti don’t have to be short-lived holiday decorations. With the right care, these festive favorites can thrive well beyond the season—and even grow outdoors in the Valley of the Sun. This guide shares practical tips for planting, caring for, and reblooming poinsettias and holiday cacti in our desert climate, so you can enjoy their color and beauty year after year.
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🌸 Fabulous Fall & Winter Flowers
Winter is one of the best times for colorful blooms in Arizona. At SummerWinds Nursery, you’ll find a wide selection of cool-season flowers that thrive in mild winter temperatures, including pansies, violas, cyclamen, camellias, snapdragons, and more. Perfect for containers, landscapes, and patios, these winter bloomers bring fresh color and life to your garden all season long.
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