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From plant care tips to seasonal inspiration, our blog is packed with expert advice, creative ideas, and practical solutions to help your garden thrive year-round.

Plants

Squeeze this one inside and out

MEYER LEMON Who wouldn’t like an endless supply shine, especially this time of year? Well, what if we told you that we knew where you could find a splash shine...

Edible

Cold Hardy Citrus

07: SUMA ORANGE sumas are sweet, juicy mandarin oranges that are easy to peel and are virtually seed free. The traditional season for this cold hardy citrus is mid to...

Plants

The Ponytail Palm

It isn’t hard to see how the Ponytail Palm gets its name. Stunning fountain like leaves appear to burst out of it's bulb like base....

Outdoor

Backyard Birding

Invite the birds to your yard and bring song, color and life to your home. Birds are attracted to seeds, berries, fruits and nectar....

Wildlife

Invite Birds To Your Yard

HOW TO MAKE A BIRDSEED WREATH Invite the birds to your yard and bring song, color and life to your home. Bird watching is one of America's fastest growing hobbies,...

Seasons

Winter Weather Gardening Tips

Mother Nature has sure sent us some wintry weather over the past two weeks. Springs flowers will much be appreciated and we will wait with anticipation for the groundhogs report....

Plants

A Get-Away-From-It-All, Secret Garden

Do you dream of a little spot tucked away in the back corner of the yard? A place where you can retreat and have some time to yourself....

Plants

Bring Life to Your Virtual Space, Zoom-worthy Plants

Chinese Evergreen (aglaonema) Snake Plant (Mother in law's tongue) Anthurium Fiddle Leaf Fig stera (Swiss cheese plant or split leaf philodendron) These days, video chat is the new normal and...

Plants

The Garden Guru’s Top Ten Annuals for Hampton Roads

#9 Millions Bells #8 Coleus #7 Euphorbia (Diamond Frost and Diamond Snow) #4 Portulaca and Purslane #3 Scaevola #1 Lantana WHAT ARE ANNUALS?...

Plants

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?...

Plants

Foliage for the Ages: Ferns

Spring has finally arrived which means new plants and possibilities! The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and there is no better time to re decorate your...

Plants

The Garden Guru’s Top Ten Perennials

Daylily Shasta Daisy Hens and Chicks & Sedum Heuchera Hosta Mrs. Huff Lantana From their spring appearance, seasonal flowering, and gentle decline, perennials play a vital role in the garden....

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Laxmi Jayaraj (Lux)

Jul 2025

McDonald Garden Center feels like a second home. Plants are always healthy and well cared for. Staff are warm, patient, and generous with their wisdom.

K. F.

Feb 2025

Had a great time at Plantopia HousePlant Adoption Day. Plants are top notch, great selection. Staff are awesome, friendly and knowledgeable, and give great tips.

John Vaquerano

Jan 2023

Marissa and Erin treated us like long lost nursery mates. I got great advice, and will definitely be back. I highly recommend this place.

Elizabeth Cannon

Jun 2025

Associate helped me pick the right planter, fertilized him, and topped with decorative rocks. All for an incredibly reasonable price and caring smiles.

Sebastian Mot

Jan 2020

This place is MASSIVE and has anything you could ever want. The succulent selection is huge, and the staff is very helpful.

Joyce Drakeford

Jan 2019

So knowledgeable. Friendly service each and every time. Find the perfect plant for every spot in your yard. Been a customer for years.