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Our Blog

From plant care tips to seasonal inspiration, our blog is packed with expert advice, creative ideas, and practical solutions to help your garden thrive year-round.

  • Seasons

How to Prepare Your Garden for Cooler Temps: A Fall Checklist

As the crisp fall air settles in and temperatures start to dip, your garden needs a little extra love to transition smoothly into the ths....
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  • Plants

Everything You Need to Know About Fall Bulbs

What most people don’t know (but now you do) is that fall bulbs are the key to a vibrant spring garden. They offer a burst of color when most of...
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  • DIY

5 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Porch with Pumpkins This Fall

Fall is here, and there's no better way to welcome the season than by decking out your porch with pumpkins. These versatile gourds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors,...
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  • Plants

Designing a Fall Garden with Pansies

It’s October, which means it’s finally the time of the year for pansies! These vibrant, cool weather flowers offer an incredible range of colors, making them the perfect choice to...
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  • Plants

Raise a Glass to Fall: Seasonal Garden Containers

What better way to celebrate the fall season than with a cocktail? This season, we’re serving up three garden container recipes inspired by delicious fall drinks that are sure to...
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  • Outdoor

The Fall Porch Package

It’s officially the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and sets. That also means it’s time to bring that autumn magic right to your doorstep....
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  • Plants

All About Coneflowers: A Perennial Summer

Coneflowers are probably the most popular summer flowers there are, especially here at McDonald Garden Center . They don’t only come in a slew of colors, but are also important...
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  • Plants

How to Get Rid of Crepe Myrtle Suckers

Crepe myrtles are cherished for their vibrant blooms and elegant structure, adding beauty to gardens and landscapes. However, as much as we adore these trees, they can sometimes produce unwanted...
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  • Plants

From Rock Bottom To Rock River

Sometimes finding the best use for your landscape can be challenging. For these homeowners, they’ve had their own fair share of problems with one side of their property....
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  • Plants

From Bud to Bloom: Expert Tips for Extending and Enhancing Crepe Myrtles’ Blossoms

If you're a crepe myrtle enthusiast or just someone who appreciates the beauty in them, you may have recognized the mesmerizing charm of crepe myrtles....
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  • Plants

Best Tips for Veggie Harvesting

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting to dig in the dirt, these tried and true tips on veggie harvesting will help you unlock the full potential of your...
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  • Plants

Welcome to the Tropics – What’s New in Stock

New plants are arriving every day here at the garden center and we have an exciting selection of vibrant tropicals that will have you thinking of warm, sunny days and...
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  • Edible

We’re Dreaming of… Tomatoes

OLD VIRGINIA TOMATOES Yes, will admit we’re tomato obsessed. And, even though it’s freezing cold outside and it’s still a ths before you’ll start your seed, you’re probably already dreaming...
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  • Edible

Cold Hardy Citrus

07: SUMA ORANGE sumas are sweet, juicy mandarin oranges that are easy to peel and are virtually seed free. The traditional season for this cold hardy citrus is mid to...
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  • Edible

Backyard Berries ~ So Berry Delicious!

Homegrown berries can be yours for the tasting, and growing them is easier than you think. When it comes to growing berries, strawberries are most likely the first fruit that...
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  • Edible

You say tomato, I say basil.

A perfect pair for every garden and every palette! There's no two edibles that go together better than these two garden favorites....
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  • Edible

Who says they won’t eat their veggies?

Looking for a way to get your kids to eat their fruits & veggies? Well, there’s bribery and there’s trickery... not to mention all out war!...
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  • Edible

Pruning Fruit Trees 101

February through March is the perfect time to prune fruiting trees & plants. It's important you prune during ths. Don't know where to start?...
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  • Gardening Care

Early Spring Lawn Care Musts

The two most important things you can do for your established lawn in early spring is to apply: Pre Emergent A pre emergent will to prevent weeds and unwanted grasses...
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  • Gardening Care

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...
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  • Gardening Care

Summer Watering Tips

Did you know that 90 percent of every plant is composed of water? This should give you some idea of how important watering your plants really is....
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  • Gardening Care

Sharpen Your Shears, Time for Winter Pruning

Most people think that pruning is a job for the summer and fall seasons. While it is best to prune certain types of trees and shrubs during the ths, winter...
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  • Seasons

To-Dos in the August Garden

August brings hot and sticky weather to Hampton Roads. With it, too, comes the full enjoyment and bounty of the edibles and flowers you've tended during the spring and early...
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  • Seasons

Treecycle Your Christmas Tree

Just weeks ago you picked the perfect Christmas tree, and it doesn't have to go to waste. To us, the outcome is not only sustainable, but a fitting way to...
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  • Seasons

Christmas is in the house… and out!

When it comes to decorating for the holidays the inside of your house takes center stage. But, don’t’ forget to add some Christmas curb appeal to make a statement outside....
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  • Seasons

Pumpkins in June? Are we off our gourds?!

When thinking of things to do in your garden in June you typically think about coneflowers, daylilies, coreopsis, hostas... Yes, we did say pumpkins!...
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  • Seasons

The More the Merrier, Our Top Seven Holiday Themes

Wintergreen First Snow All is Calm and Bright Snowing Snowmen Boho Chic Merry and Bright Holiday decorating it's a ritual that we at McDonald Garden Center just love, and we’ve...
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  • Seasons

Gather Round, The Holiday Tablecape

Thanksgiving is knocking on the door, with Christmas just around the corner and this holiday season, family meals mean more than ever....
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Laxmi Jayaraj (Lux)

Jul 2025

McDonald Garden Center feels like a second home. Plants are always healthy and well cared for. Staff are warm, patient, and generous with their wisdom.

K. F.

Feb 2025

Had a great time at Plantopia HousePlant Adoption Day. Plants are top notch, great selection. Staff are awesome, friendly and knowledgeable, and give great tips.

John Vaquerano

Jan 2023

Marissa and Erin treated us like long lost nursery mates. I got great advice, and will definitely be back. I highly recommend this place.

Elizabeth Cannon

Jun 2025

Associate helped me pick the right planter, fertilized him, and topped with decorative rocks. All for an incredibly reasonable price and caring smiles.

Sebastian Mot

Jan 2020

This place is MASSIVE and has anything you could ever want. The succulent selection is huge, and the staff is very helpful.

Joyce Drakeford

Jan 2019

So knowledgeable. Friendly service each and every time. Find the perfect plant for every spot in your yard. Been a customer for years.

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