HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Greenhouse will stay stocked with beautiful houseplants and tropicals through the winter months. Please feel free to stop by, even if it's just to walk through the warm greenhouse. Our Spring fertilizers, soils and much much more will start arriving early February. Call 703-729-6600 or come by to talk with us about your gardening needs. Our WINTER HOURS: Monday and Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday-Friday: 9:00-5:00 Sunday: … [Read more...]
How to get to the Nursery
How to get to the nursery: take ASHBURN VILLAGE BLV NORTH exit off of rout 7. When you come to the "T" in the road turn RIGHT on RIVERSIDE PARKWAY. Turn right onto GARDEN CENTER COURT (right after the Sheetz shopping center). WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!! … [Read more...]
Scott’s Seminars: More to come this 2024 Season!
As you all know, or don't know, Scott has been giving seminars about repotting your orchids, how to winter over your house plants, how to attacked the right kind of birds into your yard, and a few other topics. We will be posting his seminar schedule Very soon!! If you have any thoughts or ideas for any topics you would like to learn more about please feel free to contact us at: info@bluemountnursery.com We are looking forward to seeing you all at the nursery this Spring!! … [Read more...]
Scotts Seminar: Preparing your “Houseplants” for Winter
Seminars to look forward to this year Many people either give their houseplants a summer vacation outside or have plants they purchased this past summer that they would like to keep over the winter. Learn what steps to take now. How to reduce the chances of insects moving into your home with the plants. Where to put them in the house. Types of supplements light and how to use it. … [Read more...]
Scott’s Spring Seminar Schedule
Topics and dates will be posted here very soon! For all programs preregistering is appreciated. Send your name and contact information to info@bluemountnursery.com to be put onto our list. … [Read more...]
Come Join us for our Fall Seminars with Scott!
Our Perennial Manager and resident orchid addict Scott Kenney will be presenting a short talk on "Growing and Flowering Orchids" in your home. We will have a variety of orchids to choose from to expand your collection. On the day of the seminar, if you attend, we will offer you 20% off all orchids and orchid replanting supplies. *** Dates will be announced shortly Scott will be holding a short talk on all the essentials you need to know about Fall bulbs and the proper way to plant them … [Read more...]
Spring is Coming
It's that time year when the weather is getting warmer. That means spring is coming! Which in turn means your lawn needs some special attention. We have everything you need to start the spring out right for your lawn including; specialty fertilizers, weed control that suits your lawns needs, grass seed perfect for your homes specific conditions, and insect control, we even have fungus control in. It may sound like a lot to figure out but that's what we are here for! Blue Mount Staff is always … [Read more...]
Growing Orchids in Your Home
There is a plant to suit just about everyone's taste. Some people like to grow leafy, green houseplants. Other people like to grow spiny cactus or thick-leaved succulents. I like to grow flowering orchids. Orchids are always interesting. There are over 30,000 species of orchids worldwide. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica. While many orchids are challenging to grow and must be cultivated under exacting greenhouse conditions that is certainly not true of all of them. I … [Read more...]
Gourmet Goodies
We have begun to carry a variety of gourmet goodies that our customers can enjoy. Local Businesses supporting Local Businesses! Come in and check out the variety of products! We carry a wide range of McCutcheons Apple Products, Inc. McCutcheons is a local business located in Frederick, Maryland that is a family owned and operated business for four generations. They use only real cane sugar and natural fruit juices as sweeteners--NO high fructose corn sweeteners. Come in and get some of their … [Read more...]
Watering Tips for New Plants
Due to the dense clay soil of Northern Virginia, proper watering is paramount to a new plant’s success in the first two years. There is not a 100% accurate plan for watering new plants in our region. We recommend checking the soil moisture level before watering to distinguish whether or not the new plant needs water. This can be accomplished simply by inserting a small shovel or trowel into the ground near the plant to create a small opening to the depth of about 4 inches or more. Stick your … [Read more...]