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Plants

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....

Edible

Plant of the Week: Strawberry Eclair

Get your taste buds ready for our newest berry on the block... This new gourmet strawberry boasts a unique taste with a hint of citrus and raspberry flavor to it....

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More than Mums! Time for Something Different?

As nights become cooler and days get shorter, it’s time to plant your fall garden ~ but are you stuck in a rut? Maybe it’s time to explore some other...

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The History of the Locals’ Favorite Tree

One of the South's most iconic plants, the Crepe Myrtle arrived in England from its native China in 1759. Few were impressed with the Crepe Myrtle, because it simply would...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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!...

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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.