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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

5 Low-Maintenance Houseplants You’ll Love

Who said keeping houseplants alive has to be hard to do? If you're someone who can't remember the last time you watered your plants (or even what their names are),...

Plants

Coral Bark Maples: The Winter Garden Accent You Need

In the realm of ornamental trees, few specimens captivate the imagination quite like the Coral Bark Maple. This exquisite variety, scientifically known as Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku,' embodies nature's artistry...

Seasons

Embracing 2024: Transitioning Your Houseplants into the New Year

The new year is soon approaching and as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, our houseplants join us on this journey of transition....

Plants

5 Last-Minute Gardening Gifts

If you're still in a gift giving frenzy, fear not! We've got some awesome last minute gardening gift ideas that will have your green ends and family jumping for joy...

How to Make a Fresh Cut Wreath

Creating a beautiful wreath to adorn your home is an essential activity during the holiday season. With just a handful of materials and a dash of creativity, you can craft...

The Unbelievably Entertaining Journey of the Poinsettia: From Fever Fighter to Festive Decor

Ah, the poinsettia, those vibrant, red plants that seem to pop up everywhere during the holiday season. They grace many places around the United States from the halls of the...

Plants

Summer Annual Cheat Sheet

Million Bells Lantana Dahlias Geraniums Verbena Angelonia Post provided by Kate Karem rovia The original post by Kate has been edited to reflect the best summertime annuals that thrive in...

Plants

How to Treat & Prevent Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale

Crepe Myrtle bark scale has become a real issue in Hampton Roads, affecting our beloved Crepe Myrtle tree. Virginia has now joined the ranks of 12 other states in which...

Plants

Hellebores, The Cure for the Winter Blues

Gold Collection® Jacob Christmas Rose Gold Collection® Pink Frost Lenten Rose Cascade™ Blush Lenten Rose Winter Jewels® Black Diamond Lenten Rose Just when you think the cold, rain, or gloom...

Plants

A McDonald Garden Center Plant Premiere Featuring Endless Summer® Summer Crush™ Hydrangea

Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Endless Summer® Summer Crush® New for 2019, Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangeas is a drop dead, gorgeous variety the produces an abundance of rich raspberry red...

Plants

So Realistic Even Santa Can’t Tell

Lifelike Trees Lifelike Trees Lifelike Trees Lifelike Christmas trees have come a long way from their modest beginnings and going with an artificial tree over a real one won't make...

Plants

Sweet Alysum, The Go-To Plant for Every Garden

Lobularia, Frosty Knight® Lobularia, Frosty Knight® in the Landscape Lobularia, Frosty Knight® in Containers Lobularia, Frosty Knight® in Hanging Baskets An old time favorite, sweet alyssum (also known as lobularia,...

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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.