Grants Creek Nursery

06/05/2026

All veggies are on sale!!
June 5th thru June 13th 👏

BUY ONE GET TWO FREE!!

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06/03/2026

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Now hiring:
- Landscape Crew Members
- Lawn Maintenance Crew Members

Must be 18 or over, have a valid DL with star (Real ID), clean background (we are a govt installation contractor - must be able to get on base), pay $16.20/hr. Looking to fill multiple positions.

Apply at Grants Creek Nursery, 763 Grants Creek Rd, Jacksonville NC 28546

06/02/2026

🌸💥Plant Spotlight: Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangea💥🌸

Looking for a shrub that delivers BIG color all season long? The Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangea is a showstopper! This compact reblooming hydrangea produces stunning cherry-red blooms that create an eye-catching display from late spring through summer. As the flowers mature, they develop beautiful color variations, giving your landscape months of interest and beauty.

Not only is Cherry Explosion™ gorgeous, but it’s also easy to grow. It thrives in morning sun with afternoon shade, making it a perfect choice for Eastern North Carolina gardens. Its manageable size makes it ideal for foundation plantings, borders, accent beds, or even large containers.

🌿 Reblooming variety for extended color
🌿 Rich cherry-red blooms that stand out
🌿 Great for cut flower arrangements
🌿 Compact growth habit perfect for smaller spaces
🌿 Attracts pollinators like butterflies

If you’re ready to add a burst of color to your landscape, stop by Grants Creek Nursery and check out our Cherry Explosion™ Hydrangeas! Your garden will thank you! ❤️🌸

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05/30/2026

Fire pits add so much value and warmth to an outside space. Whether you choose to go with gas or a traditional wood burning fire pit, we can help create those personal touches in your yard that both elevate your space and bring in the coziness.

Let Grants Creek Nursery help you re-imagine your outdoor spaces…

There’s nothing quite like an afternoon by the fire pit with family or friends 🔥

05/29/2026

UPDATE: HOMED!

Ok yall!! We’ve had another kitten brought to us and it needs a home!!!

We estimate between 4-6 weeks old…it will probably need to be bottle-fed for a little bit and transitioned over to wet food.

Who needs this sweet baby???

05/29/2026

🌿✨ Sweetbay Magnolia: The Magnolia That Loves the South! ✨🌿

Looking for a tree that’s beautiful, fragrant, and adaptable? Meet the Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)!

Unlike many magnolias, Sweetbay Magnolia thrives in a wide range of conditions—from average landscapes to wetter areas where other trees may struggle. Its creamy white flowers bloom from late spring through summer, filling the air with a sweet lemony fragrance that pollinators absolutely love. 🐝🍋

The glossy green leaves feature silvery undersides that shimmer in the breeze, adding year-round interest to your landscape. As a bonus, the bright red seeds produced in fall attract songbirds, making this tree a favorite for both homeowners and wildlife.

🌳 Available Now at Grants Creek Nursery
• 15 Gallon - $85
• 25 Gallon - $135

Whether you’re creating a focal point, adding shade, or planting for pollinators and wildlife, Sweetbay Magnolia checks all the boxes.

📍Stop by and pick yours out before they’re gone!

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05/28/2026

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!

🌹 Meet the rose that refuses to quit — the legendary PEGGY MARTIN ROSE🌹

Known as the “Hurricane Katrina Rose,” this climbing rose became famous after surviving weeks underwater during Hurricane Katrina…then coming back stronger than ever. 💪🌿 If you’re looking for a tough, low-maintenance rose that still puts on a breathtaking show, this is it!

Peggy Martin Roses produce clusters of vibrant pink blooms in spring with repeat blooming throughout the growing season. They’re fast-growing, nearly thornless, disease resistant, heat tolerant, and perfect for arbors, fences, trellises, mailboxes, or anywhere you want a cascade of color. 🌸✨

✔ Fast-growing climber
✔ Excellent disease resistance
✔ Heat & humidity tolerant
✔ Nearly thornless
✔ Pollinator friendly 🐝

And right now we have them in QUART pots for just $9.99 each! 👏 That’s an affordable way to plant a rose with an incredible story and years of beauty ahead.

Come grab yours before they’re gone — because once customers see these bloom, they don’t stay here long! 🌹💗

05/26/2026

🌧️ Ever walked outside and noticed a weird gray, black, orange, or even yellow “slimy” looking patch covering your grass?
Good news — it’s likely slime mold, and while it looks alarming, it’s usually more ugly than harmful! 👀🍄

Slime mold commonly appears during periods of warm temperatures, high humidity, excessive rain, overwatering, or heavy morning dew. It feeds on organic matter living on the surface of your lawn — NOT the grass itself. You’ll often see it show up after long stretches of wet weather when airflow is limited and the lawn stays damp for extended periods.

✨ HOW TO PREVENT IT:
• Avoid overwatering your lawn
• Improve drainage in low wet spots
• Mow regularly to increase airflow
• Reduce excess thatch and organic buildup
• Water early in the morning so grass dries throughout the day

🛠️ HOW TO TREAT IT:
The easiest “treatment” is often simply waiting — slime mold usually dries up and disappears on its own within a few days once conditions improve. You can also:
• Spray it off with a garden hose
• Rake or brush affected areas to break it apart
• Mow the lawn to help remove spores
• Improve sunlight and airflow around the area

🚫 Fungicides are typically NOT necessary since slime mold doesn’t actually infect or kill your grass.

Bottom line:
Your lawn may look like it starred in a sci-fi movie for a few days 👽…but slime mold is mostly just a sign that Mother Nature has given us a little too much moisture lately. 💚

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Closed Monday for Memorial Day but we will see yall today and tomorrow!!