From the McDonald Garden Center Blog
One of the most important aspects of fall gardening is the preparation for the upcoming spring season with spring-blooming bulbs! The emergence of colorful bulb blooms like tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths is definitely a sight to see after the cold winter months. To ensure a vibrant and blooming garden come springtime, it's crucial to plant these bulbs correctly in the fall. In this blog, we'll explore five different ways to plant spring bulbs.
As the leaves begin to change and the air gets crisp, it's time to transform your porches and patios into vibrant spaces full of autumnal charm. In this blog, we're sharing three fall planter recipes that you can use to infuse your space with that real fall feeling and make your neighbors green with envy (or perhaps orange with envy, considering it's autumn). So grab your gardening gloves and let's get planting!
As the beginnings of autumn start to replace the scorching heat of summer, it's the perfect time to shift your attention to your very own fall vegetable garden. Fall gardening is a rewarding endeavor that allows you to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce well into the cooler months. In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential steps to start your fall veggie garden and ensure a bountiful harvest.
Get ready to embrace the coziest season of the year with open arms and a whole lot of flair! As the weather starts cooling, we're excited to introduce our five newest fall items that will jazz up your spaces and turn your gardens into a place that truly welcomes all fall vibes. From the sassy sway of ornamental grasses to the spicy charm of ornamental peppers, these plants are here to make your autumn awesome.
In the Hampton Roads area, gardening is a hobby that lasts all year round. Our founder, Eddie Anderson, loves to veggie garden even when the weather starts to cool down. Mr. Anderson has given us some great information through this blog on how you can extend your seasonal gardening by planting onions & garlic. Onions
Do you feel the mornings getting cooler and the days getting shorter? The fall season is upon us!
Mums are finally here at the garden center! As one of our all-time favorite fall plants, mums create a flash of fall color wherever you decide to use them, giving your space that immediate change of season that you’re looking for.
Attention Hampton Roads! It’s fall y’all and there are lots of awesome events going on at the garden center these next few fabulous months.
It’s finally here...the spookiest time of the year! Halloween is almost upon us and it is time to prepare for all the little ghouls and goblins that come to your porch expecting goodies for their all-hallows-eve haul. If you have been watching Mike, the Garden Guru’s seminars, you will already have your fall porch primped and prepped for the hoards of family and friends to visit you this season.
Pansies are such a perfect companion for fall containers, landscapes, and all types of porch and patio decor. With so many varieties available at the garden center, it is close to impossible to make a decision on what the perfect color or combination is best for your fall look this year. What does your horoscope tell you? Should you go bold today? Maybe a softer look will fit your theme better?
