From the McDonald Garden Center Blog
Spring is so close to being here, and that means it’s time to get your garden in shape for the growing season ahead! Here’s a comprehensive guide to essential tasks that will set your garden up for success:
Million bells, also known as Calibrachoa, is a vibrant annual flower that is closely related to petunias. With its small, bell-shaped blooms and cascading growth, million bells is a favorite for gardeners looking to add a burst of color to their landscapes, porches, or containers. In this blog post, we will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully garden with million bells.
Now that the spring season is here, we're diving headfirst into the sweet world of strawberry gardening. Growing strawberries is a fun growing experience as it is not only fruitful, but easy to plant and tend to, making it fun for everyone! Our Green Team has gathered their expert advice here for you to get started on your strawberry growing journey.
Roses, the beloved and timeless flowers, have captured the hearts of gardeners for centuries. These enchanting beauties not only add a touch of elegance to any landscape, but they also come in an array of captivating colors and scents. Here at McDonald Garden Center, a haven for plant enthusiasts, we have recently stocked some remarkable rose varieties that are sure to delight any gardener. In this blog post, we will delve into the five best rose varieties that we have in store.
Geraniums have been delighting gardeners and flower enthusiasts for centuries. With their vibrant hues and delicate petals, they have been a beloved sight in gardens, window sills, and balconies alike. But what exactly are geraniums, and what do you need to know about them? Especially when you’re growing them in your garden? In this blog, we are going to discuss the in’s & out’s of geraniums, where they come from, and how to care for them.
Tomatoes are not only a delicious choice for your salads and sauces, but are also a smart choice for the environmentally conscious among us. Here are a few reasons why we feel tomatoes are sustainable and how they can contribute to a more eco-friendly food system for you and your family:
Petunias, those delightful flowering plants with their colorful blooms, are a power to behold in any garden. But growing and caring for these powerhouses of the annual plant world takes a bit of know-how and care. So, whether you're a seasoned gardener or a newcomer to the world of flora, here are some great tips for growing and caring for your petunias.
Spring has sprung and it's time to add some color to your garden! Proven Winners, one of our most trusted brands for top-performing plants, has some exciting new additions to their collection that we carry at our year-round locations and Garden Markets that are sure to be the perfect new additions to any garden this spring.
Now that spring is in full swing, it’s time to start considering how you want to alter your garden for the new season. Adding in annuals is always a great way to boost the vibrancy of your garden, but perennial bloomers, trees, and shrubs are the way to go if you are looking for those beautiful blooms to effortlessly pop out every year. Quince is one of our most popular early spring-blooming shrubs, so we feel like they definitely deserve a spotlight.
Mulch is an essential component for any well-manicured landscape. Not only does it improve the aesthetics of your yard, but it also provides numerous benefits such as water retention, weed suppression, and temperature regulation. However, there are many creative ways to use mulch that go beyond simply spreading it over your flower beds. In this blog post, we'll explore some innovative ways to use mulch in your landscape.
