TOP TEN SPRING ESSENTIALS
With winter coming to an end, our team has put together a list of must-haves for the season we've all been waiting for. So get ready cause here comes that sun!
- HERBS. Fresh herbs are easy to grow and can make all the difference between a good dish and an extraordinary dish! Once you begin to use fresh herbs in your favorite recipes, you'll never want go back to using just dried herbs again. Chefs know that fresh food is always best and fresh herbs are no exception. Herbs are the spice of life!
- RECYCLED PLASTIC ADIRONDACKS. Stylish and functional, these recycled plastic Adirondack chairs have been ergonomically designed with you in mind. They sit deep with a contoured seat and back, for the comfort you would expect in an Adirondack Chair. Best of all, it is designed to last with no painting or staining required. With all stainless steel hardware this chair is completely waterproof and, each piece is treated with a UV stabilizer to guarantee its beautiful bright color for years.
- SIMPLY SALAD BOWLS. Fast and easy, these salads not only look delicious but taste delicious too. Simply clip the outside edges to enjoy fresh salads for several weeks. As you clip the outside edges, the inside will continue to grow. Choose from two different mixes: Alfresco with red and green leaf lettuces with arugula, endive and radicchio and a true Mediterranean flavor and look. And, City Garden which is a traditional mix of red and green lettuces that are easy on the palate.
- MUSHROOM KIT. Enjoy homegrown mushrooms in only 10 days. In three easy steps, this kit will give you fresh mushrooms to enjoy. Simply open the carton, mist the ‘rooms and harvest. You will grow oyster mushrooms that are great in pasta, soups and salads.
- POMEGRANATE PUNCH SUPERBELLS. Easy to grow and easy to love. This bold millionbell will take center stage in your garden this spring. With rich, velvety red flowers and a black eye, this bloom is a star performer. Superbells create endless possibilities in the landscape and containers. With superb color, heat tolerance and disease resistance is a bold new annual that thives all season long.
- COASTAL LIVING POTTERY. Go coastal this year and embrace the trend. Capture the calm and serenity of the coast indoors and outdoors. We love our new planter available in all shades of blues and greens.
- AQUA FARM. This combination of herb garden and self-cleaning fish tank creates an ecosystem that makes growing edible greens easy and fun. The Aquafarm comes with everything needed to get started including organic seeds, a chemical free de-chlorinator, and a sampling packet of fish food. Just fill with water, add fish and plant the seeds. The basil, mint, spinach, baby greens and other edibles will thrive as nutrient-rich water is circulated past their roots. That process purifies the water, which is sent back to the 3-gall tank- creating a happy, health habitat for the fish.
- LEMON LIME NANDINA. Lemon Lime is the first heavenly bamboo to have lime green new growth. The lime green leaves will brighten any dark space and add dimension to an otherwise evergreen planting. Plant this shrub in full sun to part shade. We recommend using as a foundation plant, as a border, low hedge, in a container, or as a specimen plant.
- GARDEN STAKES. An easy and fun way to add a little personality to indoor and outdoor planters, as well as your garden. These little pieces of art add a pop of color and pizzazz without getting your hands dirty.
- GREENLEAF ALL-PURPOSE PLANT FOOD. A customer favorite! Greenleaf has been a McDonald Garden Center staple for years and now it’s even better! We are proud to introduce our new 3-pound container with an easy-to-use lid and scoop. Greenleaf was developed specifically for plants in Hampton Roads and is a great general all-purpose fertilizer. It releases nutrients slowly and we recommend using it in containers, planting beds, shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals and more. In fact, it’s what we use to fertilize our plants!