Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Partner in Salt Lake City Since 1955
Since 1955, Millcreek Gardens has been a trusted partner for gardeners of all skill levels in Salt Lake City. Founded by Vernon and Murriel Smith as a small nursery, our business has grown into a 3-acre destination offering Utah's best selection of plants, trees, and garden supplies. Our mission centers on inspiring outdoor living through expert guidance and high-quality products, including disease-resistant plants, organic fertilizers, and premium soil conditioners. With a team of knowledgeable horticulturists, we provide personalized advice for everything from curb appeal projects to dream garden designs. Our one-year full replacement policy reflects our confidence in the plants we sell, while our educational resources empower customers to succeed.As a family-owned business, we prioritize community engagement through events like Festival Transylvania and partnerships with local gardening initiatives. Our commitment to sustainability includes eco-friendly pest control solutions and native plant recommendations tailored to Salt Lake City's climate. Over seven decades, we've maintained our founding vision of combining hard work with a passion for gardening, ensuring every customer receives the expertise and care that big-box stores cannot match.
Services
Plant Nursery
Garden Supplies
Soil Conditioning
Pest Control
Landscape Design
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- 70 years of gardening expertise serving Salt Lake City
- Knowledgeable team with specialized horticultural training
- One-year plant replacement guarantee
- Eco-friendly pest control solutions available
- Largest selection of Utah-native plants
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Helpful advice
Quality plants
Great selection
Patient educators
Services
Plant Nursery
Our plant nursery offers Utah's most comprehensive selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials adapted to local growing conditions. We guarantee all plants with a one-year replacement policy, ensuring customer satisfaction. Our inventory includes roses, Japanese maples, hydrangeas, and native plants that thrive in Salt Lake City's climate.
Garden Supplies
We provide premium gardening tools, fertilizers, and soil conditioners from trusted brands like Espoma and Fox Farm. Our inventory includes both organic and conventional options for soil enrichment and plant nutrition. Customers benefit from expert guidance on selecting the right products for their specific gardening needs.
Pest Control
Our eco-friendly pest control solutions protect plants while maintaining environmental safety. We offer natural remedies and expert advice for managing common garden pests and diseases. Products include organic insecticides and preventive care strategies tailored to Utah's growing conditions.
Landscape Design
We assist with landscape planning and design, focusing on functional outdoor spaces that enhance property value. Our team provides guidance on plant selection, soil preparation, and seasonal maintenance. Services include both residential and commercial landscape consultations.
Gardening Education
Through workshops and personalized consultations, we educate gardeners on best practices for plant care and maintenance. Resources include planting guides, seasonal gardening tips, and expert advice available in-store and online. Our educational approach emphasizes sustainable gardening techniques.
Questions
What makes Millcreek Gardens different from other nurseries?
We combine 70 years of local gardening expertise with a one-year plant replacement guarantee and personalized service that big-box stores cannot match.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Our expert team provides free personalized gardening advice, including plant selection, soil preparation, and seasonal maintenance tips for Salt Lake City's climate.
What types of plants do you carry?
We offer Utah-native plants, roses, Japanese maples, hydrangeas, perennials, and a wide selection of herbs, vegetables, and seasonal flowers.
Do you sell gardening supplies?
Yes, we carry premium gardening tools, organic fertilizers, soil conditioners, and pest control products from trusted brands like Espoma and Fox Farm.
What are your return policies?
We offer a one-year full replacement policy for any plants that fail to thrive under proper care as recommended by our staff.
Do you host gardening events?
Yes, we host annual events like Festival Transylvania and provide educational workshops on various gardening topics throughout the year.
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Reviews (7)
Shellee Harris
Dec 06, 2021
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Really nice upscale nursery. We come here in October for the amaryllis bulbs. They are pricey @ $20+ but you get what you pay for and we've never been disappointed.
Brit Warren
Oct 25, 2021
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We just left the Halloween event they host easily the cutest and best activity we have done this far this season the actors were amazing perfect for little kids not too scary my son absolutely loved it.
Channing McCabe
Oct 14, 2021
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Came in here for some indoor and outdoor plants and the folks that I ran into were very friendly and helpful! The prices seemed a little high, especially having done some gardening for my grandma in California (the prices were nearly the same.eeep). But the customer service was pretty good when I was able to track someone down to help answer my questions.
UPWHEREThe Sundontshine
Sep 18, 2021
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Family owned business with a great variety of plants, shrubs, trees and growing/planting supplies and excellent customer service. Well managed! Excellent experience!
Carol Tran Slawson
Jul 24, 2021
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The selection is great but what I like the most is the expertise. I've come in with a basic outline of a problem and have been consistently steered in the right direction with knowledgeable advice. The staff are patient beyond belief, wanting even the most obnoxious customer to have a good experience.
Plants and accessories are organized neatly, and you could spend all morning strolling through the trees, gardens, and house plants, imagining what your own garden could become.
Plants and accessories are organized neatly, and you could spend all morning strolling through the trees, gardens, and house plants, imagining what your own garden could become.
Brittany Broumas
May 20, 2021
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Love that it's local but don't love the prices or selection of outdoor plants. Trees were great and fruit trees and plants but everything else was a mess, and not the happiest looking plants. Not much for organization to make finding the things you want easier. You get overwhelmed waaaaay before you find anything you like. Some of the plants don't even have any markers on them to tell you what it is. Plant selection inside is always great and varies each time ago. Expect to pay much more here for plants.
Carlos Francisco Rivera
Jun 10, 2020
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A gem of a place I had the privilege of visiting today. They have all the things you will want and need for all your indoor and outdoor planting needs. Parking is ample. They take necessary precautions during these Covid times. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I will be back.