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Gardening Care

Prep Your Lawn for Fall: Why Weed & Feed Matters Now

It may still feel like summer, but your lawn is already looking ahead to the ths. Late summer is the perfect time to prep for fall, and one of the...

Plants

How to Grow Panicle Hydrangeas Like a Pro

Looking to fill your garden with show stopping blooms that thrive in the heat and ask for very little in return? Panicle hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) are the answer....

Seasons

Your Southeastern Summer Garden Checklist

Late summer in Southeastern Virginia means high heat, high humidity, and long days, but it’s also the perfect time to start preparing your garden for the ths ahead....

Plants

Top 5 Proven Winner Perennial Hibiscus Varieties You Can Plant Right Now

Few plants bring summer drama quite like perennial hibiscus, and Proven Winners® Summerific® varieties take that impact to the next level....

Plants

When and How to Prune Crepe Myrtles for Maximum Blooms

Few things say “southern summer” like a crepe myrtle in full, vibrant bloom. These flowering trees are beloved for their long lasting color, unique bark, and graceful canopy shape....

Plants

How to Help Your Hydrangeas Thrive All Summer Long

Hydrangeas are (in our opinion) one of the undisputed queens of the summer garden. They are reliable bloomers that brighten borders, foundation plantings, and containers alike....

Plants

How to Garden with Million Bells

Million bells, also known as Calibrachoa , is a vibrant annual flower that is closely related to petunias. With its small, bell shaped blooms and cascading growth, million bells is...

Plants

Our Best in Birding: Top Products in Stock Now

At McDonald Garden Center, we're thrilled to present our finest selection of birding products that will create a haven for local ends right in your backyard....

Plants

Everything You Need to Know About Philodendrons

Welcome to the jungle, plant enthusiasts! If you've ever wanted to bring a touch of the tropics into your home, look no further than the fascinating world of philodendrons....

Plants

5 Low-Maintenance Houseplants You’ll Love

Who said keeping houseplants alive has to be hard to do? If you're someone who can't remember the last time you watered your plants (or even what their names are),...

Plants

Coral Bark Maples: The Winter Garden Accent You Need

In the realm of ornamental trees, few specimens captivate the imagination quite like the Coral Bark Maple. This exquisite variety, scientifically known as Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku,' embodies nature's artistry...

Plants

5 Last-Minute Gardening Gifts

If you're still in a gift giving frenzy, fear not! We've got some awesome last minute gardening gift ideas that will have your green ends and family jumping for joy...

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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.