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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

Identifying and Treating Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale

Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS) Credit:Mississippi State University Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale Crawlers Credit:University of Arkansas Soot Colored Mold from Heavy Infestation Credit:University of Arkansas CMBS on Smaller....

Plants

Impact of Cold Weather on Your Garden

Written by McDonald Garden Center CEO, Eddie Anderson After a mild prolonged fall season our plants and gardens are having to endure a severe cold shock....

Outdoor

How do Drastic Changes in Temperature Affect Landscape Plants?

Written by McDonald Garden Center CEO, Eddie Anderson Weather affects plants in many obvious ways, but also in ways we may not realize, and this winter’s fluctuating temperatures are certainly...

Plants

Stop and Smell the Daphne

Daphne Green Daphne Variegated Whoever coined the phrase, “Stop and smell the roses,” clearly has never stopped to smell the daphne....

Plants

Growing Up, Down & All Around, Evergreen Vine Clematis Armandii

Evergreen Clematis Armandii Vines add a dynamic finishing touch to any landscape by providing color, texture and vertical interest. Climbing vines are an especially valuable element in small spaces or...

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....

Plants

Plant of the Week: Ebony Flame Crepe Myrtle

You’ll love this super unique Crepe Myrtle that has exploded onto the scene and has everyone talking about it’s vibrant, dark red blooms offset by intense black, yes black foliage!...

Plants

Grow What You Eat

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Dad was never a fan of ornamental shrubs and flowers....

Plants

Plant of the Week:

MEDITERRANEAN PINK HEATHER We're happy to share our plant of the week Mediterranean Pink Heather. This mounding, evergreen shrub establishes quickly for a fine, dense ground cover or border....

Plants

Plants of the Week:

TRIED & TRUE LEMONS FOR HAMPTON ROADS We love lemon so much, we couldn't select just one 'plant of the week' this week......

Plants

Plant Bulbs Now for Sensational Spring Flowers

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Bulbs are too often afterthoughts in the 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.