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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

Brighten Winter Days with Edgeworthia

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia When an unexpected warm day arrives in January, I use the gift to walk my...

Plants

Plant of the Week: Tillandsia (Air Plants)

Looking for unique plants to tuck around your home? You'll love Tillandsia (also known as Air Plants). Set them on a stack of books, hang them near a window, grow...

Wildlife

Backyard Bird-Watching

Bird watching is one of America's fastest growing hobbies, and creating a backyard habitat is a convenient way to enjoy these fine ends....

Plants

Cold Weather Checklist

Looking for ways to keep your mb green over the winter? Well, there are plenty of opportunities to work in the garden throughout those cold ths....

Plants

Living Valentines: Blooming Gifts from the Heart

Valentine's Day sneaks up on us every year, but no worries we've got a whole host of blooming possibilities for that someone special....

Seasons

Winter is for Planning & Plotting

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener & gardening writer living in York County, Virginia February can be one of the most important ths of the year , the time...

Plants

Local Seed for Local Gardeners

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SEED EXCHANGE NEW at the Garden Center, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange offers an assorted variety of vegetable, flower, herb, and grain seeds....

Plants

Trees Inspired by Nature

Find the perfect for tree for your holiday decorating this season. The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decor and we offer a variety of shapes, sizes and colors...

Plants

Fill fall containers with…

PLECTRANTHUS 'Mona Lavender' A great plant for fall in Hampton Roads, Plectranthus offers lavender blooms from late summer well into the autumn....

Plants

The Local’s Top Choice

It's no secret what our favorite tree is! Hampton Roads' gardeners often visit asking this question and the answer is always the Crepe Myrtle....

Plants

Dancing in the Garden

Salvia Maraschino and Gaura Whirling Butterflies Most gardeners only plan to wow their sense of sight in the garden. Colorful plants, coordinating displays, and even decorative containers are given much...

Plants

Is it warm enough yet?

Do you find yourself asking, 'is it warm enough yet to put my favorite spring plants outside'? We hear this question a lot this time of year and we know...

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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.