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Plants

Spring’s Unsung Hero: Evercolor® ‘Everillo’ Carex

Evercolor® ‘Everillo’ Carex Evercolor® ‘Everillo’ Carex great in containers In spring, when brightly colored annuals are getting their (deserved) time in the limelight, there is one standout in the grasses...

Wildlife

We’re Over-the-Moon for this One, Asian Moon Butterfly Bush

As fragrant as it is beautiful, the butterfly bush (buddleja) is a must have for ny spot in your garden. The long flower spikes of colorful, nectar rich blooms appear...

Edible

Double Mint Gardenia, for Double the Blooms and More

It's easy to fall in love with gardenias, the belle of the southern garden, and the queen of fragrant flowers. With their lush, evergreen leaves, snow white blossoms, intoxicating scent...

Edible

Good Things Come in Small Packages, Compact Short Snack Cucumbers & Mascotte’ Dwarf Bush Beans

Chef Jeff Veggies, McDonald Garden Center Chef Jeff Veggies, McDonald Garden Center Cucumber Short Snack & Mascotte' Dwarf Bush Bean In the world of gardening, bigger is not always better....

Outdoor

LUSCIOUS® Marmalade Lantana, A Sweet Addition to Your Landscape

Luscious® Marmalade Lantana Luscious® Marmalade Lantana Luscious® Marmalade Lantana Few plants supply as much long lasting, reliable color as lantana....

Plants

We’ve Got the Blues – Salvia ‘Velocity Blue’

Looking for a low maintenance perennial for a practically nonstop flower show from summer through fall? Salvia 'Velocity Blue' is a full proof way to add beautiful, bold, blue tones...

Plants

Plant of the Week: The Venus Fly Trap

Like other plants, Venus Fly Traps gather nutrients from gases in the air and nutrients in the soil. However, they live in poor soil and are healthier if they get...

Plants

Go Au-Naturel

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia My yard is all about “au naturel,” going without chemicals as much as we can....

Plants

Plant of the Week:

PIXIE GRAPES: The World's First Dwarf Grapes With Pixie Grapes, expect the perfect patio plant with grapes the first year, miniature grape clusters and continual fruiting....

Plants

Tidy Up

MAKE MARCH YOUR TIDY UP TIME IN THE GARDEN. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia I used to faithfully clean up...

Plants

Plant of the Week: ShiShi Gashira Camellia

There's a good reason camellias have been a part of the southern landscape for more than 200 years simply put, they're just amazing....

Plants

Plant of the Week: Sedum Angelina

Do you have a garden spot that ny, hot and dry with poor or rocky soil? Well we’ve got just plant for you sedums! Sedums are a gardener's dream....

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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.