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At Millcreek Gardens, we take pride in being Utah's favorite garden center since 1955. Our nursery and garden center in Salt Lake City is a treasure trove of knowledge, offering a vast array of plants, garden supplies, and expert advice to help you achieve your gardening goals. For over five decades, we've been dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional service, expert guidance, and high-quality products to ensure their outdoor living spaces flourish.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire our customers to enhance their outdoor living spaces, making their lives better. We strive to create a welcoming environment where gardening enthusiasts can explore, learn, and grow. Our team of knowledgeable staff is passionate about gardening and dedicated to providing personalized assistance to help you achieve your gardening goals.
Services
At Millcreek Gardens, we offer a wide range of services to cater to our customers' diverse needs. From plant and tree nursery to garden supplies and disease and pest control, we have everything you need to maintain a thriving garden. Our services include:
- Garden Supplies: We offer a comprehensive range of garden supplies, including bulk soil and mulch, garden fertilizers, garden tools, seed starting supplies, and more.
- Plant and Tree Nursery: Our nursery features a vast selection of plants, including hydrangeas, Japanese maples, perennials, and Utah native plants.
- Disease and Pest Control: Our expert team can help you diagnose and treat common garden pests and diseases, ensuring your garden remains healthy and thriving.
- Garden Tools: We offer a variety of garden tools, from shovels to pruning shears, to help you maintain your garden with ease.
- Seed Starting Supplies: Our seed starting supplies will help you get a head start on the growing season.
- Soils and Soil Conditioners: Our knowledgeable staff can help you select the perfect soil for your specific needs.
Our Story
In 1955, Vernon and Murriel Smith founded a small nursery and landscape design service in Salt Lake City. Over the years, our small nursery grew into the thriving business it is today. Our 3-acre property is a treasure trove of knowledge, beautiful plants, and helpful staff waiting to assist you in creating your dream garden.
Testimonials
Our customers rave about our exceptional service and expert advice. Here's what some of our satisfied customers have to say:
- "I had a great help and advice from the employees. they are all very helpful and full of garden wisdom." - Kelsey C.
- "The people who work here are definitely knowledgeable and care about gardening, and that's something priceless." - Sonia J.
- "I bought a house and wanted to learn about fruit trees. the employee was very helpful and knowledgeable." - Britney H.
Get Involved
At Millcreek Gardens, we're committed to sharing our passion for gardening with our customers. Visit our blog for the latest gardening tips, advice, and inspiration. Take advantage of our plant finder tool, bulb planting guide, and tree planting guide to help you achieve your gardening goals.
Contact Us
We invite you to visit us at our nursery and garden center in Salt Lake City. Our knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer your questions and provide expert advice. Call us at (801) 487-4131 or fill out our contact form to get in touch.
Overall Experience
The reviews highlight a mixed bag of experiences at Milcreek Gardens. Some customers had positive interactions with staff, appreciated the knowledge and expertise, and enjoyed the selection of plants and accessories. Others, however, reported negative experiences, including rude staff, disorganization, and high prices.
Positives
- Some staff members, such as Donna, Heidi, and the rose specialist, were praised for their helpfulness, knowledge, and friendly demeanor.
- The nursery's selection of plants, seeds, and planting materials was commended, particularly for Utah-specific weather and native plants.
- The customer service was sometimes reported to be great, with employees willing to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction.
Negatives
- Several customers reported poor experiences with staff, including rudeness and a lack of concern for customer needs.
- The nursery was described as disorganized, with items scattered throughout the property and not well-arranged.
- Some customers felt that prices were too high, particularly compared to other local nurseries.
- The experience of trying to contact the nursery or get assistance was sometimes frustrating, with long hold times and dropped calls.

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