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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

How to Garden with Million Bells

Million bells, also known as Calibrachoa , is a vibrant annual flower that is closely related to petunias. With its small, bell shaped blooms and cascading growth, million bells is...

Edible

Your Guide to Strawberry Gardening

Now that the spring season is here, we're diving headfirst into the sweet world of strawberry gardening. Growing strawberries is a fun growing experience as it is not only fruitful,...

Edible

How to Get Into Herb Gardening

As spring emerges into its full season, many gardening enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the opportunity to cultivate fresh herbs in their gardens....

Gardening Care

Which Mulch is Best for Your Landscape?

Mulch is like the icing on the cake for your garden beds , it not only adds a finishing touch to your landscape but also serves a multitude of purposes....

Gardening Care

Our Guide to Grass Plugs

Often overlooked in favor of seeds or sod, grass plugs offer a unique set of benefits that can transform lawns and landscapes in remarkable ways....

Plants

Our Best in Birding: Top Products in Stock Now

At McDonald Garden Center, we're thrilled to present our finest selection of birding products that will create a haven for local ends right in your backyard....

Plants

Intro to Fall Veggie Gardening

It’s hard to believe, but fall is almost here! As we are harvesting our beautiful fruits and veggies from this year's spring planting it's time to start planning for the...

Plants

Crazy for Crepe Myrtles!

The crepe myrtle is one of Hampton Roads’ favorite trees with its tolerance to the summer heat and its gorgeous blooms that can last almost one third of the year!...

Plants

Creating a Tropical Paradise with Plants

Now that the ths of the year are just around the corner, some of our favorite plants are coming into their season! Creating a tropical look in your home and...

Plants

5 Spectacular Ideas for Using Hanging Baskets

When you are looking for a way to bring your eyes upward in your yard, on your porch, or even in your home, hanging baskets have you covered....

Plants

Gardening Gifts for Mom

We all have a mom in one form or another and recognizing her for everything she has done for us can be overwhelming. Give the mom in your life the...

Plants

5 Ideas for Creating a Kitchen Garden

Starting your own kitchen garden in your home is not only simple but enjoyable to put together and maintain. Kitchen gardens are designed to be indoor and outdoor spaces that...

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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.