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How to Build a Scarecrow

Building scarecrows is an over 20 year tradition here at McDonald Garden Center. Every year at our Make A Scarecrow event, we partner with The King’s Daughters, the founding organization of Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.

5 Great Ways to Use Mums this Fall

Mums are finally here at the garden center! As one of our all time favorite fall plants, mums create a flash of fall color wherever you decide to use them, giving your space that immediate change of season.

Mulching – Why is it so Important?

We always know that we should be mulching, especially when preparing for the next season of gardening, but why? Mulching is not the most glamorous aspect of gardening, but it is essential to keep your plants looking and.

A Hampton Roads Fall Favorite – Inside look at Events at McDonald Garden Center

It’s fall y’all and there are lots of awesome events going on at the garden center these next few ths. It’s fall y’all and there are lots of awesome events going on at the garden center these next.

5 Best Ways to Keep Your Garden Happy In the Heat

During the hottest times of the year, it is sometimes difficult to keep your garden happy and healthy. Extra high temperatures can cause stress on your plants, which can lead to other problems, like pests and disease.

3 Signs that Tell You Your Plant Needs a Bigger Pot

Every once in a while, when you are watering your plants, you may notice one of them is really struggling. But why is it struggling?

Help Save the Monarch Butterfly

Some very sad news has crossed the world this rsday, July 21st, as our arch butterflies are officially on the “Red List”.

Feeding Your Plants This Summer

During the ths of the year, keeping your plants fed is an important part of helping them not only survive but thrive. We love to see our plants looking happy, so why not give them a little help?

3 Summer Garden Cocktails to Beat the Heat

Now that the weather is heating up, it’s time to use that garden you planted this past spring. The herbs, berries, and other fruits that you are growing are not only great to combine in a summer salad.

5 Tips for When You are Sowing Your Fall Veggies

Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about fall? For veggie gardeners, now is the perfect time to start planning and sewing seeds for your fall veggie garden.

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