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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.

Seasons

Our Valentine’s Top Five Picks

Anthuriums Orchids McDonald Garden Center Gift Card Simple Souther T Shirts & More Bouquet Series Foaming Soaps Valentine's Day sneaks up on us every year, but no worries we have...

Plants

Let Witch Hazel Cast a Spell on You

Witch Hazel Witch Hazel Witch Hazel Looking to add a brilliant splash of color to your winter landscape? Look no further than witch hazel....

Plants

Pieris, More Than Just Flowers

Pieris, Katsura Pieris, Katsura Foliage Pieris, Tiki Who doesn't love an evergreen shrub that offers layers of gorgeous, cascading flowers, striking foliage and provides year round interest....

Plants

Trend Alert: Pilea Peperomioides aka “Chinese Money Plant”

At McDonald Garden Center, we’ve been carrying the rare pilea peperomioides for a while. Their adorable, pancake shaped leaves and easy to grow nature already made them a superstar in...

Outdoor

Hot Color to Light Up the Landscape, Heuchera Fire Alarm

Set your landscape ablaze with this spectacular flaming red heuchera variety, Fire Alarm. A real show stopper in any season, this heuchera features big, glossy foliage that is bright red...

Plants

Aloe Vera: The Easy to Grow Plant That Can Soothe Your Skin

Aloe Vera has been used for centuries to heal wounds and soothe minor skin irritations such as burns, minor cuts, and bug bites....

Plants

Growing Little Gardeners

People of all ages can enjoy gardening, but children in particular have lots of fun developing new skills. A garden is much more than just plants and soil it’s a...

Plants

Plant of the Week: Endless Summer Hydrangeas

The Original There are some plants that should be in every garden and hydrangeas are at the top of our list ~ an absolute must have!...

Plants

Plant of the Week:

BUSH DAISIES Nothing says spring like a burst ny yellow flowers in the garden and Bush Daisies are just the ticket. Not only will these flowers give you early spring...

Plants

A Little Birdy Told Me

BACKYARD BIRD WATCHING Beauty in the garden comes from more than just plants, it also comes from the creatures that make the garden their home....

Plants

Camellias: A Fall Show of Flowers

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia It’s almost time for the biggest and best show of the fall gardening show ,...

Plants

The Fall Veggie Garden

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia When it’s hot, it’s difficult to think about a cool season vegetable garden....

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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.