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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

Fall Gardening Know-How

Planting Cole Crops in Fall As our summer gardening season is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to get your fall vegetable garden growing....

Gardening Care

Rejuvenate your summer-weary lawn this fall

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia It’s been a weird weather year for lawns....

Houseplants

Fall for Orchids

Orchids are among the most spectacular of all flowering plants! Available in a myriad of colors, shapes and sizes there is an orchid for everyone....

Plants

Fall Flowers: Extend the Beauty of Your Garden

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia th, my pollinator perennial garden was an overgrown jungle , one very much alive with...

Plants

Perfect Fall Companions

As nights become cooler and days get shorter, it’s time to get your fall garden off and running. We love pairing mums with companion plants for a truly unique fall...

Plants

African Violets: Optimara Series

Known as the world’s all time favorite windowsill houseplant, African Violets are growing in popularity. They are one of the easiest and most adaptable flowering houseplants to grow, and the...

Plants

Sunshine in the Garden

OSTEOSPERMUM 'VOLTAGE YELLOW' shine yellow daisy is so bright it virtually glows. It is easy to grow and loves . ‘Voltage Yellow’ is one of the first super vigorous varieties...

Plants

Whipcord Arborvitae

This one make look a bit like Cousin It... but nope, it's actually Whipcord Arborvitae! A unique evergreen shrub that is a must have with a most unusual shape and...

Plants

Celebrating the Local’s Tree for 30 Years!

Known for its beauty, long blooming period and hardiness, the “Tree of 100 days” is being celebrated at McDonald Garden Center’s 30th annual Crepe Myrtle Festival....

Plants

Make a Splash!

Add a stylish, focal point to your garden design and give a spot to your fine ends. A bird bath is an artificial 'puddle' or small shallow pond, filled with...

Plants

Spring Starts Here

Annuals provide exciting color in the spring when gardeners are ready for the first signs of life in their garden. Here in Hampton Roads, our average last frost date is...

Plants

Now in the Limelight

SALVIA LIMELIGHT Looking for a plant that will take your breath away? Look no further than Salvia Limelight ! You'll love this evergreen, herbaceous perennial with an unusual color combination....

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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.