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Why Prune? Winter Pruning of Trees & Shrubs

Winter, a peaceful time in the garden when trees and shrubs spend time patiently waiting for spring’s arrival. This quiet state is an extremely important stage of their annual life cycle and the perfect opportunity for you to.

Helping Birds Survive the Winter

Wintertime, and the living ain’t easy for our fine ends. Birds prepare as best as they can for the cold weather but can still have difficulties finding adequate food, water and shelter.

Warm-Up Your Winter with These Low Maintenance Houseplants

Succulent Tilandsia Snake Plant Pothos Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen) The winter season can be a peaceful time, but if you are longing for a vibrant pop of color to break up the drab browns and grays of the season.

The Wonderful World of Succulents

Succulents String of Pearls String of Dolphin Assorted Succulent Succulents have never been more on trend than they are right now, and these low maintenance plants make the perfect houseplant for those of any age to learn how.

The Language of Love

Roses Variegated Anthurium Orchid Tulip Lilies Flowers have been a long standing favorite for Valentine’s Day, and February 14th is one of the busiest days for flowers.

Sow, Now’s the Time

Seedlings Planting seeds Seedlings Starting plants from seed is one of the most exciting and rewarding gardening activities. Growing seed is not complicated, it just requires a little thought and care.

The History of McDonald Garden Center

McDonald Garden Center began in 1945 in Hampton, Virginia in 1980, McDonald expanded into the Virginia Beach market on Independence Boulevard In spring 2009, McDonald unveiled the first Garden Market The Great Neck Virginia Beach location.

McDonald Garden Markets – Our 10th Season & Still Growing Strong

2020 Garden Market Season Offering Annuals, Perennials, Tree & Shrubs, Pottery and Garden Decor Offering Convenience in Your Own Backyard Markets from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach In spring 2009, McDonald unveiled the first Garden Market.

7 Must Know Tips for Plant Parents: Houseplant Basics

Houseplants are growing in popularity and a new generation of plant parents are visiting our greenhouses everyday. With that, we wanted to give everyone a few tips to be successful.

Reduce Anxiety the Green Way

Social distancing, quarantine, isolation all things that we as humans are not wired to do and that can have psychological effects that are difficult for most of us to deal with.

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