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Our Blog

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.

  • 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....
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  • 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....
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  • 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....
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  • 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...
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  • Plants

Sow, Now’s the Time

Starting plants from seed is one of the most exciting and rewarding gardening activities. Growing seed is not complicated, it just requires a little thought and care....
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  • Gardening Care

Plant Pruning Season

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener & gardening writer living in Hampton Roads, VA Oh, happy days , Spring is only 20 days away!...
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  • 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...
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  • 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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  • Plants

Heat Things Up

RED RENDEZVOUS, Wilsonara Spacemine Orchid Heat things up this Valentine’s Day with our new Red Rendezvous orchid. Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is for chocolates, cards, and of course......
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  • Plants

Plant of the Week:

CHINESE EVERGREEN If you're looking for a low light, low maintenance indoor plant that suits just about any décor, take a good look at Chinese evergreen....
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  • Plants

Plant of the Week:

PELEE MUMS As you fall into the autumn season, consider giving your home the warm seasonal color of Pelee mums. Updating your rooms with color is a quick and easy...
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  • Plants

Grow What You Eat.

Fall Veggie Gardening Did you know fall is the perfect time get a delicious veggie garden going? In fact, cooler temperatures make this a great time to plant these crops...
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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.

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