Fall

From the McDonald Garden Center Blog

How to Start Your Fall Veggie Garden

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.

Our 5 Newest Fall Items

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.

Staff Fall Favorites of 2022

Fall is a great time of year to plant, decorate, and, of course, enjoy the beautiful Hampton Roads weather! There are so many ideas and projects to choose from that the gardening opportunities are almost overwhelming. Staff Fall Favorites Week is the time of the year where we gather our amazing Green Team members to talk about their fall favorites of the season, to further help you on your gardening journey.

7 Best Ways to Use Pansies this Fall

Pansies are one of the toughest and most beautiful annuals that we carry here at the garden center. Year after year, there is no getting tired of them, with new varieties that come out, the wide range of colors, and their versatility in the garden. But is there really only one way to plant pansies? Of course not! Pansies can be used in a variety of ways to make your fall even more fabulous.  

5 Great Ways to Use Mums this Fall

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.

The Most Haunted Porch on the Block

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. 

What's your Pansy Horoscope?

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?