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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

Local Seed for Local Gardeners

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SEED EXCHANGE NEW at the Garden Center, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange offers an assorted variety of vegetable, flower, herb, and grain seeds....

Edible

We’re Dreaming of… Tomatoes

OLD VIRGINIA TOMATOES Yes, will admit we’re tomato obsessed. And, even though it’s freezing cold outside and it’s still a ths before you’ll start your seed, you’re probably already dreaming...

Plants

Start from Seeds

When starting seeds indoors, the goal is to have hearty seedlings by the time it's warm enough to plant outdoors. Here's some tips to get started: Choosing the Right Container...

Gardening Care

Stay Ahead of the Weeds

While it's way more fun to think about the blooms and lush lawns that spring brings... it’s never too soon to start thinking about those weeds that creep in....

Wildlife

A Bird’s Eye View on a Unique Fern

BIRD'S NEST FERN It’s always been said that birds of a feather flock together, but the Bird’s Nest Fern looks unlike any other fern in the plant world....

Plants

March into Spring!

TOP TEN SPRING ESSENTIALS With winter coming to an end, our team has put together a list of must haves for the season we've all been waiting for....

Plants

Crepe Myrtle, Double Dynamite

Crepe Myrtle, Double Dynamite Today’s Crepe Myrtles are available in an extraordinary range of colors and have long flowering seasons from mid summer well into the fall....

Plants

How to Care for Your Plants During Dry Conditions

Watering Wise Written by McDonald Garden Center Founder, Eddie Anderson McDonald Garden Center founder Eddie Anderson has always had a passion for plants, especially houseplants and tropical plants....

Plants

Sun-sational Celosia, Featuring Kelos® Fire Celosia

Kelos® Fire Celosia Kelos® Fire Celosia, Orange Kelos® Fire Celosia, Yellow The stunning colors and striking shapes of celosia flowers offer great versatility in the garden....

Plants

Starting Your Fall Veggie Garden

As the summer gardening season comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to get your fall vegetable garden growing. Garden Guru, Mike Westphal, shares all his fall gardening tips...

Plants

Timing Your Fall Veggie Garden

Did you know fall is the perfect time get a delicious veggie garden going? In fact, cooler temperatures make this a great time to plant these crops many are even...

Plants

Fall Refresh with Celosia

Celosia Intenz Celosia Dragon's Breath Autumn isn't just for pumpkins and mums. While trees and shrubs begin showing off their fall foliage and begin to bloom, you can also add...

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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.