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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

Heat Things Up

RED RENDEZVOUS, Wilsonara Spacemine Orchid Heat things up this Valentine’s Day with our new Red Rendezvous orchid. Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is for chocolates, cards, and of course......

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

The “Coolest” Crops in Town

Cole crops are a group of cool season vegetables that belong to the mustard (Brassica) family and are all descendants of wild cabbage....

Plants

Happy-Go-Lucky Shamrock (Oxalis)

Shamrocks, otherwise also known as Oxalis, have symbolized many things throughout history. Legend has it that the leaves of the four leaf clover symbolize hope, faith and love, and God...

Plants

Gifts for the Gardener

Poinsettia Tillandsia Snowmen Figures Nature Creations Unique Folk Art Birdhouses Heirloom Ornaments Misters McDonald Garden Center Gift Cards Do you know someone who loves to garden?...

Plants

Fight the Winter Blues with a Green Thumb

Pothos Snake Plant (sanseveri/Mother in Law’s Tongue) Rubber Plant (ficus elastica) Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen) Bird’s Nest Fern (asplenium nidus) ZZ Plant Wintertime in Hampton Roads can be cold and gloomy...

Plants

Houseplants 101: Lighting

Along with water, light is the most essential component of growing healthy plants. Some plants can survive with mediocre soil or without fertilizer, but no plant will live for long...

Plants

Living Room Ready Houseplants

Orchid Phothos Bromeliad Succulents Calathea Houseplants have made a big comeback these days, taking over homes, offices, and social media....

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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.