What's Growing On

Find the best plants, trees, and shrubs for the season, including new varieties and top picks for planting right now. Explore expert gardening tips, water-wise solutions, fresh veggies and herbs, and a diverse selection of houseplants—all in one place to help you create a thriving garden.

Janey Santos of Dig, Plant, Water and Repeat is surrounded by flowers and is the influencer who shares her best for the west collection of plants from proven winners.

Best for the West™ Collection

Looking for plants that naturally thrive in Western climates? Our Best for the West™ Collection features beautiful, water-wise plants selected for success in Bay Area gardens.

Discover colorful blooms, pollinator favorites, and climate-appropriate plants that perform beautifully through summer and beyond. These exceptional Proven Winners® varieties have been selected for outstanding performance in Western gardens and are available now at all SummerWinds locations.

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summer loving plants rudbeckia, salvia, dahlia

8 Summer Loving Plants

Adding color to your garden isn't just for spring.  There are many plants that love the summer heat and some do double duty by being drought tolerant and better yet, attract pollinators.  We've selected 8 of our favorite Summer Loving plants that looks amazing and will look even better in your California landscape. 

Discover Summer Loving Plants
Plants with big bloom energy and bloom all summer long, geraniums, osteospermums, lantana, yarrow and verbena.

Big Bloom Energy for Bay Area Gardens

Spring color?  ✔️
Summer flowers?  ✔️✔️
Fall bloom power?  Oh yes!

We’re highlighting some of our favorite long-blooming plants for Bay Area gardens — chosen for season-long color, pollinator support, drought tolerance, and beautiful garden texture.

Some stand tall and dramatic. Some spill and soften. Some flower for months without missing a beat.

Because when it comes to bloomers, we believe in lasting coverage.

Find Your Big Bloom Energy
Agapanthus or lily of the nile perennials in a landscape with the words: droop proof plants on the image

10 Droop Proof Plants

There are many wonderful plants that offer beauty, color and texture, but few offer such qualities PLUS refuse to droop and drag their leaves in excessive heat. Drought tolerant and easy to maintain once established, check out these 10 Droop Proof Plants…

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A bright sunny garden blurred in the background with the words summer ready? on the image.

Get Your Bay Area Garden Ready for Summer

From watering deeply and applying mulch to protecting plants from heat stress, our latest blog shares practical tips to help your garden stay healthy during the warmer months ahead.

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Curb appeal; enhancing your landscape with plants full of color and texture.

Create Beautiful Curb Appeal This Summer

Simple front yard ideas for big spaces, small spaces, and everything in between.
Your front yard is the first welcome home. Whether you are refreshing a small entryway or planning a larger landscape project, even simple updates can dramatically transform the feeling of your home.

Our new curb appeal guide walks you through:

  • Choosing the right garden style
  • Building strong landscape structure 
  • Adding color and texture
  • Creating a polished, welcoming look

Plus, our knowledgeable Bay Area nursery team is here to help every step of the way — backed by our impressive plant guarantee for extra confidence.

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July Gardening Calendar: A flowering zucchini plant, sage growing in mulch, a sprinkler timer, a rose being pruned, and strawberries growing near a drip system.

July Gardening Calendar

Stay on top of your July gardening tasks with timely tips for watering, mulching, pest control, harvesting, pruning, and planting heat-tolerant varieties. You'll also find a downloadable printable calendar and expert advice from your local SummerWinds Nursery.

July Calendar
New organic soil, SummerWinds High Performance Soil sitting in first class and a glimpse of what your garden could look like.

Your Soil Is About To Get An Upgrade

Give your plants a first-class upgrade with NEW SummerWinds High Performance Organic Potting Soil—a premium organic mix designed to help plants grow stronger, healthier, and more resilient. Whether you're planting flowers, vegetables, herbs, or houseplants, this high-performance soil provides the ideal balance of moisture retention, drainage, and natural nutrition to support strong root growth.

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