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Standout Shrubs with Mike Westphal, the Garden Guru.

Firepower Nandina Abelia Kaleidoscope Azaleas Shrubs are some of the most important plants in the landscape offering color, texture, and oftentimes four season interest....

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How to Revitalize your Spring Annuals for Summer

Check out the video for tips on revitalizing spring annuals: This time of year, you’re probably wondering if there’s any hope for those annuals that have gotten leggy and overgrown....

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Plume-tastic Ornamental Grasses

Pampas Grass Ivory Feather Lymus Blue Dune Muhlenbergia Pennisetum Hameln Panicum Cheyenne Sky Ornamental grasses are treasured for their hardiness, ease of care, dramatic appearance, and the wide variety of...

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The McDonald Garden Center Southern Red Oak Tree

Towering a colossal 70 feet tall and 96 feet wide, this Southern Red Oak stands near the glass pavilion and alongside the deck at the McDonald Garden Center Independence location...

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Repotting Houseplants with Mike Westphal, the Garden Guru

Houseplants need occasional repotting for a variety of reasons that result in a healthier plant. The repotting process allows you to give the plant a more suitable growing environment with...

Gardening Care

Now’s the Time for Fall Lawn Kits

The Fall Lawn McDonald Garden Center Fall Lawn Kit Check out the video to learn more about fall lawn kits: Everyone knows that a lush, green lawn is a labor...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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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Cover Me! Summer Climbers

Dress up fences, arbors, trellises and any structure you want to add a burst of climbing blooms! Flowering vines are an easy way to make a big statement in the...

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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.