Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Center in Forest, VA
Rainfrost Nursery has served Forest, VA and surrounding areas for over 30 years as a trusted garden center and gift shop. Our team specializes in providing high-quality plant material tailored to Virginia's climate, including seasonal bedding plants, perennials, trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. With expertise in landscape design and plant selection, we offer personalized guidance to help customers achieve thriving outdoor spaces. Our 2-acre nursery features thousands of plant elements, including specialty cultivars and deer-resistant varieties like boxwood. We maintain a commitment to customer education through practical advice on plant care, including proper watering techniques and seasonal planting strategies.As a locally owned business, we prioritize community needs while maintaining industry knowledge about plant hardiness and regional growing conditions. Our staff's extensive experience ensures customers receive reliable recommendations for both common and unique plant selections. We operate year-round with seasonal hours, offering bulk mulch delivery and a curated selection of gardening supplies to support landscaping projects of all sizes.
Services
Plants
Trees
Shrubs
Mulch
Potting Mixes
Fertilizers
Hanging Baskets
Perennials
Ornamental Grasses
Gift Certificates
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of local gardening expertise
- Our 2-acre nursery stocks thousands of plant elements
- We offer weekly restocking of fresh plant material
- Our staff provides expert regional planting guidance
- We carry both common and specialty cultivar selections
Services
Plants
We offer a comprehensive selection of plants including seasonal bedding plants, perennials, and specialty cultivars. Our inventory includes both common favorites and unique plant material suited to Virginia's climate. Expert staff provides guidance on proper planting techniques and ongoing care requirements.
Trees
Our nursery features diverse tree varieties including maples, oaks, cherries, and magnolias. We stock both deciduous and evergreen options with expert recommendations for appropriate species selection based on soil conditions and climate considerations. Seasonal planting guidance is available.
Shrubs
We provide extensive shrub selections including deer-resistant varieties like boxwood. Our inventory features foundation plants and ornamental shrubs with options for different light conditions and landscape applications. Staff offers advice on proper placement and maintenance requirements.
Mulch
Bulk mulch is available for pickup or delivery to local areas. We offer quality mulch products that help retain soil moisture and improve landscape appearance. Delivery services support larger landscaping projects with efficient material distribution.
Gift Certificates
Flexible gift certificates are available in any denomination for garden enthusiasts. These make ideal gifts for all occasions with no expiration dates. Recipients can select from our full inventory of plants and gardening supplies.
Questions
What are your retail nursery hours?
We are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on Sundays.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide bulk mulch delivery to surrounding areas and plant delivery upon request.
What plant varieties do you carry?
We stock trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, hanging baskets, and seasonal bedding plants.
Are gift certificates available?
Yes, we offer gift certificates in any denomination with no expiration dates.
How long have you been in business?
We've served the Forest, VA community for over 30 years at our current location.
Do you have deer-resistant plants?
Yes, we carry deer-resistant varieties including multiple boxwood cultivars and hellebores.
Reviews (1)
David Allison
Jun 17, 2017
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Steve Wilkerson and his staff set the gold standard for expertise and customer service in landscape design. Our property has been transformed into a.
