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Beaming with Summer Flowers

COREOPSIS MOONBEAM Coreopsis, also known as Tickseed, is a native flowering plant that is right at home in Hampton Roads....

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A Sweet Summer Treat

The NEW Smoothie Collection There’s nothing better than a summertime smoothie and our NEW collection of Smoothie Altheas is no exception!...

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Celebrate Perennials. Celebrate Summer.

Summer is a great time to celebrate! We celebrate dads, we celebrates grads and even the flag. So, why not celebrate those wonderful perennials that come back each year in...

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A Summertime Favorite

ENDLESS SUMMER ORIGINAL & NANTUCKET BLUE HYDRANGEAS Hydrangeas are the perfect hues of summer. Cool and refreshing like the water, these shade loving bloomers will give you repeat flowers all...

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Top Picks for Pop

DAD APPROVED GIFTS Celebrate Dad with something he's sure to love. Think outside the box of the usual ties and socks and give him something he can enjoy for years...

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Growing Generations

Homegrown & Local Since 1945 McDonald Garden Center was founded more than 65 years ago to provide the people of Hampton Roads a wide selection of high quality products and...

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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.