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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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Portrait of a Pepper

Stuffed, pickled, jelled, roasted, hot, mild, sweet, bell, ornamental, mini, long, red, green, yellow and orange Peter Piper sure had his work cut out for him!...

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Our Top 10 Spring Must-Haves

We've been growing Hampton Roads gardeners for 70 years and our number one goal has always been one thing to make you a success in the garden....

Plants

The Scratch Test

Do the fingernail scratch test before declaring a plant dead. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Winter’s harsh hand slapped my...

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Plant of the Week:

BAHAMA BEACH: Proven Winners Combo of the Year Do you BELIEVE in LOVE at first sight? If so, get ready to fall in love with Proven Winners combo of the...

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We’re Crazy for Container Gardens

Looking for an easy way to add pizzaz to your deck or patio? A container garden is just the trick! Go crazy with color or ochromatic , you decide but...

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All About Petunias

Petunias loving annuals that bloom spring through summer. You can find petunias in just about every color with growing habits that mound in borders or trail down containers....

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A juicy garden favorite

Who doesn’t love strawberries? Those juicy red berries are a sure sign that warm has arrived! One of our favorite berries, are Chandler Strawberries....

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What all the locals are talking about…

VIRGINIA HEIRLOOM ORNAMENT DEBUT EVENT We're unveiling our newest Virginia Heirloom Ornaments this weekend! Be the first to shop this exciting new collection of hand painted ornaments featuring historic sites...

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Revenge of the Plant Kingdom…

CARNIVOROUS PLANTS Carnivorous plants are some of the most mystifying plants in the plant kingdom and it is no surprise that the fascination with carnivorous plants has been around for...

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A Daily Dose of Blooms – Daylilies

You won't find a more rewarding or easier to grow plant than the daylily! Daylilies, (Hemerocallis), are perennials that produce an amazing assortment of color and sizes....

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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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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.