Garden Solutions

From the McDonald Garden Center Blog

Solutions for the Top 5 Most Common Houseplant Pests

Part of loving and caring for our houseplants is also keeping an eye out for things that may hurt them. Pests are a part of life, but there are a variety of ways to treat and resolve any problems that they may cause. Learning what these pests are, how to find them, and how to get rid of them is key to spotting them early enough to give your plants the treatment they need.   PREVENTION - 

Top 10 Gardening Mistakes

When searching for gardening information, we often hear the gardening “how-to’s” and “best care” tips for plants. But, do you also know the most common mistakes when gardening? Here are our top 10 mistakes to be aware of this spring:

The Basics & Beyond, 10 Must-Have Spring Gardening Essentials

As the frost begins to melt and the days become warmer and longer, spring fever begins to set in. It won’t be long until we’ll be able to go outside and dig in dirt once again! If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to begin thinking about and prepping for your spring garden. Whether you're interested in edible gardening, seed starting, or just love to grow flowers, we’re here to help. We've been growing Hampton Roads gardeners for 75 years and our number one goal has always been one thing -- to make you a success in the garden.