Grow Fresh Fruit and Lasting Joy Right in Your Own Backyard
Have you ever dreamed of stepping into your backyard and picking a sun-ripened peach, crisp apple, or juicy plum straight from the tree? Planting a home orchard is a rewarding way to enjoy fresh, local fruit, boost your property’s value, and create something beautiful for future generations to enjoy.
At Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center, we help Shenandoah Valley residents turn those dreams into reality. With the right planning, planting, and care, you can enjoy fruit grown right at home for years to come.
Here’s how to get started:
1. Choose the Right Trees for Our Climate
Not all fruit trees thrive in the same conditions, but here in the Shenandoah Valley, we’re fortunate to have a climate well-suited for many popular varieties. Our garden center offers fruit trees selected specifically for our growing zone and local conditions.
Some of our customer favorites include (Not Always In Stock – Call or Visit) :
- Apple (Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp)
- Peach (Red Haven, Elberta)
- Pear (Bartlett, Moonglow)
- Cherry (Montmorency, Stella)
- Plum (Methley, Santa Rosa)
We also carry dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties for smaller spaces or easier picking.
2. Pick a Sunny, Well-Drained Location
Fruit trees need plenty of sunlight—at least six hours a day—to produce high-quality fruit. Choose a location that drains well and isn’t prone to standing water. If your yard tends to stay soggy after rain, consider creating a raised planting bed or choosing higher ground on your property.
Our team can help you test your soil or recommend amendments to give your trees the best possible start.
3. Plan for Pollination
Some fruit trees, like apples and pears, require cross-pollination from another tree of a different variety. Others, like peaches and sour cherries, are self-pollinating. When planting multiple trees, spacing and variety selection are key to ensuring a good harvest.
Not sure what you need? Just ask—we’ll help you plan the best combination for your orchard space and harvest goals.
4. Start with Strong Roots
At Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center, we stock fruit trees during the optimal planting windows—usually early spring and fall. Our trees are well-rooted and locally sourced, so they’re ready to thrive in the Shenandoah Valley’s unique climate and soil. We’ll guide you on how to plant them with the right compost, mulch, and watering schedule.
5. Care and Maintenance Tips
Once your trees are in the ground, ongoing care is the key to long-term success. We offer everything you need to keep your orchard growing strong, including:
- Organic and conventional fertilizers
- Pest and disease control products
- Pruning tools and advice
- Seasonal care tips specific to our region
We also offer workshops and seasonal guides to help you know when to fertilize, prune, and protect your trees from pests or frost.
Grow Local. Eat Local. Start Now.
There’s something deeply satisfying about growing your own fruit. It connects you to the land, your family’s table, and the rhythms of each season. And there’s no better time to start your home orchard than now.
Visit Waynesboro Landscape & Garden Center to explore our wide selection of fruit trees, get expert advice, and take the first step toward growing your own orchard—right here in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
