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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.

Seasons

10 Holiday Houseplants to Give and to Get

Poinsettia Grinchmas Trees Norfolk Island Pine Tillandsia (air plant) Snowmen Christmas Cactus Amaryllis Whether you're going all out for the holidays or you just want to keep it simple, blooming...

Plants

Easygoing, Fast-Growing Scheffleras

Schefflera Plants Schefflera Trinette Schefflera Alpine Schefflera Arboricola If you’re looking for an easygoing, fast growing plant, then Scheffleras are an excellent choice....

Gardening Care

Sharpen Your Shears, Time for Winter Pruning

Most people think that pruning is a job for the summer and fall seasons. While it is best to prune certain types of trees and shrubs during the ths, winter...

Plants

Black History Month, Featuring Annie Vann Reid

Carolina Woman, Annie Vann Reid, has Big 5 Acre Nursery, Greenhouse Black th is an annual, monthlong celebration in February to honor and remember the achievements of the African American...

Plants

Celebrate Black History Month, The Flower Farmers in D.C.

June of 1870, the Flower Farmers in D.C. As we celebrate black th, we'd like to highlight the achievements of black men and women in horticulture....

Plants

Celebrating Black History Month, Norfolk Botanical Gardens

To celebrate Black th, we are highlighting some of the many contributions of African Americans to the horticultural industry. Today we share a story especially important to the Hampton Roads...

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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.