Gardens
Our "Gardens" section features a variety of themed garden ideas and inspiration. It includes tips and plant recommendations for creating gardens suited to different conditions, such as dry shade, Mediterranean climates, and wildlife-friendly spaces. You'll find guides for specific garden types, like container gardens, as well as seasonal color suggestions to keep your garden looking vibrant year-round.
Discover 10 heat-proof, drought-tolerant plants that stay vibrant without drooping! From Salvia to Succulents, these low-maintenance picks add beauty, color, and texture to any garden.
Get ready for summer with 8 heat-loving plants! From Lavender to Bougainvillea, these beauties thrive in the heat, adding vibrant color and texture to your garden with minimal care.
Whether you’re looking to reduce water use, create a low-maintenance garden, or improve wildfire resilience, incorporating specialty cacti, agaves, aloes, yuccas, and succulents is a practical and stunning solution.
Create stunning garden containers with bold leaves, variegated plants, delicate stems, and trendy colors. Get tips on raised beds, container gardening, and essential supplies. Visit SummerWinds for expert advice!
Attract beneficial insects to your garden with nectar-rich plants! Good bugs help control pests naturally, reducing pesticide use. Create a "Good Bug Tub" with insect-friendly flowers for a thriving ecosystem.
Create a Mediterranean garden with heat-loving plants like lavender, rosemary, succulents, citrus, and bougainvillea. Enjoy vibrant colors, drought tolerance, and year-round beauty in your California landscape!
Create a lush low-water shade garden with drought-tolerant perennials and shrubs that thrive in dry, low-light areas. Improve soil, mulch, and use deep watering for success. Transform shady spots with smart plant choices!
Add vibrant fall color to your garden with stunning container plants like Rudbeckia, Heuchera, Echinacea, and Mums. Enhance your landscape with Japanese Maples, Ginkgo trees, and colorful shrubs for a gorgeous autumn display!
Create a scented patio with fragrant vines, shrubs, and herbs like jasmine, lavender, rosemary, and honeysuckle. Enjoy year-round fragrance with beautiful blooms and aromatic foliage. Visit SummerWinds to find your perfect plants!
Discover six vibrant, easy-care plants that bloom in spring and fall! From Clivia and Ranunculus to Geraniums and Lavender, these beauties add lasting color to your landscape. Stop by SummerWinds to explore our selection and gardening essentials!
When planning a raised bed for vegetables, herbs, fruits and pollinator plants, consider companion planting to attract beneficial insects and improve the health and yield of your garden.
Invite bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to your Bay Area garden with nectar-rich flowers! These essential helpers boost plant reproduction, biodiversity, and crop production—creating a thriving, colorful landscape.
Grow a Mexican-inspired garden with fresh cilantro, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs like oregano and thyme. Enjoy homegrown flavors for salsas and dishes anytime. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with vibrant veggies and festive blooms!
