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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.

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How Sweet It Is

SWEET BASIL Get your herb garden growing with one of our favorite herbs, Sweet Basil. This garden classic is known for its flavor and fragrance....

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Pretty Perennials

IT'S THE PERFECT TIME TO DIVIDE & PLANT PERENNIALS. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia My perennial garden is all cleaned...

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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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Paint Your Garden with a Pallet of Annual Packs

Verbena zinnias petunias PACK A PUNCH OF COLOR WITH ANNUAL PACKS It's time to plant those spring & summertime annuals we've all been waiting for!...

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Things are Heating Up

We’ve all been waiting for things to heat up in Hampton Roads and it looks like summer is finally on its way. Fill your garden with these tough plants that...

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10 Ways to Go Green in the Garden

Earth Day is a time to both celebrate Mother Nature and find ways to improve it. We're all looking for ways to make a difference in the world around us....

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Hello Spring Blossoms

Introducing color that pops in the landscape just in time for spring. These shrubs will add bold color in the early spring days....

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Spread the Color!

ORANGE MARMALADE CROSSANDRA Crossandra, sometimes called Firecracker Flower, has vibrant orange flowers that grow in clusters. The glossy, green foliage makes this attractive houseplant a great addition to your windowsill....

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Structure in the Garden

LANDSCAPING WITH PERGOLAS, ARBORS, TRELLISES & GAZEOBOS It’s not surprising that outdoor spaces today have truly become a 'home outside of home' and adding a garden structure to your landscape...

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Summer in the 757! Gardening To-Dos

With the first official day of summer arriving this week, June 21st to be exact... we've listed a few sizzlin' summer tips for gardening in the 757....

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Want Early Spring Blooms?

SWEET ALYSSUM If you're looking for early spring blooms that like the temperatures a bit cooler, you'll love Sweet Alyssum!...

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Azaleas that bloom in the fall?

RE BLOOMING AZALEAS Who doesn't adore azaleas in the spring? What if we told you that now you can enjoy an explosion of blooming azaleas other times of the year...

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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.