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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

Roses for Mom

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Mom was not a gardener but she loved beautiful flowers in her yard....

Edible

Mosquito-Repelling Herbs

Many things come to mind when we think of growing and using herbs. For example, the delightful fragrance of an aromatic bath with lavender, a scrumptious dish with basil, and...

Plants

Plant of the Week: Stella d’Oro Daylilies

One of the easiest to grow plants is the daylily. Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are blooming perennials available in an amazing variety of colors and sizes....

Plants

Captivating Containers: Sun to Shade

Looking for easy ways to add pizazz to your deck or patio? There's nothing better than a container garden to jazz things up....

Wildlife

Never Forget to Fill Your Hummingbird Feeder

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Have you ever had a hummingbird come pecking on your window?...

Edible

Our Favorite Backyard Berries

Get your garden ready for our favorite backyard berries! These edible plants will not only have your garden looking tip top, they'll make your taste buds mighty happy....

Plants

Be the First on the Block

NEW: LANAI TWISTER PINK VERBENA Be the first on your block to get this eye catching and unique bloom. With a trailing growth habit, it’s a perfect spiller in containers,...

Plants

The No-Fuss Garden

Terrariums are a top trend and easy to care for just plant it and forget it. For even the most botanically inept, terrariums are extremely easy to create and amazingly...

Plants

Don’t Be Fooled by It’s Name…

TOAD LILY is in fact a true beauty. In fact, it's one of our favorite fall blooming perennials! This deciduous perennial keeps shady gardens from getting dull at the end...

Plants

Cool Color for Hot Spots

While some of may be wishing for cooler temperatures to set in, there are plenty of plants that love the heat and humidity we are experiencing!...

Plants

Seeing Pink!

If a stroll around your neighborhood this spring and summer and notice a pinker than usual palette don’t be too surprised....

Plants

The holidays are in our nature

There's nothing like the aroma and beauty of fresh greenery during the holidays. Seasonal greenery provides a backdrop for holiday decorations and can be embellished as little or as much...

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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.