Milmont Garden Center and Greenhouses in Waynesboro, VA has a large variety of indoor & outdoor plants, supplies for vegetable & flower gardening, lawn care in the Shenandoah Valley.
If you aren’t able to come to Milmont, you have options! To order plants, seeds and gardening supplies send an e-mail to [email protected] or call us at (540) 943-8408.
Payment can be arranged electronically – by PayPal or over the phone. We can load your car in our parking lot or deliver it to your location for a small fee.
If you are picking your order up in our parking lot, please be aware that due to the demand for this service, we may need an hour or two to get your order ready.Happy Gardening! Spring is coming!Here at Milmont we are enjoying the approach of Spring. We know it’s coming – the days are getting longer, the sunlight is stronger, the grass is greening up, and the early spring flowers are brightening our days. The fresh spring air outside is great for clearing your mind and helping us all to deal with the concerns we all have these days about the health and safety of our families and the people we care about.To make this a great spring, we’ve been think.
Ing about how we can continue to provide you with plants and gardening supplies, as well as keep us all safe and healthy.
Since your perennials will come back each year, it's important to prepare the soil before you plant. Organic compost, such as Mushroom compost, is a good soil amendment. Proper drainage is important and that is why some gardners prefer raised beds for their perennials. Remove grass and weeds from your plant beds BEFORE you plant. And, after planting, mulch around your plants to increase moisture retention in the soil and to deter weed growth. Mulch also protects plants from temperature extremes and adds nutrients as it decomposes. Ask your Milmont representative for the best mulch for your gardening conditions.
Plants have nutritional needs, and many plants depend upon fertilization to reach maximum growth. There are many fertilizers on the market so it's important to know which ones will meet your specific plant nutrition needs. Milmont sells a variety of fertilizers and can help you choose the one that is best for your plants.
'Deadheading' (removing spent flowers) can help some perennials and annuals bloom longer. A few plants may even need cutting back during the season. One advantage of perennials is their ability to propagate (spread). Dividing clumps of perennials to create new plants every three or four years can encourage new growth and better blooms.
With the right care, your perennial garden will bring you years of beauty and satisfaction. If you have any questions on growing perennials, Milmont can help! For a list of perennials available at Milmont Garden Center, just click on the links to the left.
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