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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.

Plants

Our Favorite Trees and Shrubs for Fall Color

If you want to make the most of this magical season, consider adding trees and shrubs that will enhance your garden with their stunning fall color!...

Plants

Our Top 5 Pumpkins In Stock Now

Pumpkin season is here, and we are absolutely bursting with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes, and colors! To help kick off the fall festivities, we're sharing our top five favorite...

Plants

Mum Magic: How to Create the Enchantment of Fall in Containers & Garden Beds

Chrysanthemums, or "mums", are a beloved fall flower known for their vibrant colors and diverse bloom shapes. With their ability to thrive in cooler temperatures and bring bold hues to...

Gardening Care

Fall Mulching Myth Busters: What Not to Do and How to Do It Right

One key task for fall garden prep is mulching. Mulch not only helps protect your plants from frost but also enriches the soil, retains moisture, and prevents weeds....

Gardening Care

Our Top 5 Tips for a Better, Fuller Lawn

Dreaming of the perfect lawn, but just can’t quite get there? The secret to a better, fuller lawn lies in understanding the basics of seeding, feeding, and soil care....

Plants

Our Top Panicle Hydrangeas: Must-Have Varieties for Your Summer Garden

Known for their large, cone shaped flower clusters, panicle hydrangeas are not only stunning but also incredibly versatile shrubs. Whether you're looking to create a statement piece in your landscape...

Plants

How to Take Care of Your Fresh Green Gifts

Fresh greens are a great way to ring in the holiday season. Whether it’s a door charm, wreath, or garland, having that fresh cut look and smell can always get...

Plants

Our Top 5 Poinsettias of the Season

Princettia Pure White Red Glitter Luv U Pink Picasso Winter Rose As one of the most famed and favored holiday houseplants, poinsettias are known for their fantastic color, tropical nature,...

Plants

Late Fall Veggie Gardening with Eddie Anderson

In the Hampton Roads area, gardening is a hobby that lasts all year round. Our founder, Eddie Anderson, loves to veggie garden even when the weather starts to cool down....

Plants

Garden Center Gift Giving

Now that the holiday season has officially commenced, it’s time to start thinking about what gifts to give to your ends and family....

Plants

How to Shape a Lifelike Tree

Before you deck out your Christmas tree with ornaments, picks, and ribbon, you need to start with a great shape. The shape of a lifelike tree not only helps with...

Plants

5 Tips for Bulb Success

Bulbs the perfect plant for the laid back gardener. Really, all you need to do is dig, drop, and then you’re done! However, there are ways to make your bulb...

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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.