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Frequently Asked Questions

At Summer Winds Garden Centers, we get a lot of good gardening questions.

We have collected these questions and done our best to answer, and then categorize them below.  Please enjoy.  You may also find our Links and Resources pages helpful. within your area.

If you have question and think we can help, then please send your question to us through our Contact Us form and we will do our best to get back to you with 48 hours. If you need speedy assistance with a specific issue, we suggest visiting your local SummerWinds Nursery where our trained staff can provide you with a vast amount of gardening and lawn care knowledge.

Q: What is another Bay Area resource for gardening expertise?:
Answer:
Another source for Bay Area gardening expertise is the Master Gardeners, University of California Cooperative Extension. Providing Advice to the California Home Gardener. The Master Gardeners provide excellent plant advice and tips.

Do you have questions for the Master Gardeners?

In Santa Clara County contact the Master Gardener Hotline for gardening tips between 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at (408) 299-2638 or send them your question on-line.

For gardeners in northern Santa Clara County contact the Gamble Garden Master Gardener Hotline on Friday between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (650) 329-1356.

SummerWinds Nursery is proud to be a Nursery Partner of the Master Gardeners. Bring your membership card into any of our South Bay Locations for a 10% discount.

For more information, please click here.

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Q: My plant/tree appears to be sick or something is eating it, how do I fix it?:
Answer:
We advise bringing a specimen of the plant into your nearest store and have one of our expert associates give a diagnosis.

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