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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.

Gardening Care

Fall Mulching Myth Busters: What Not to Do and How to Do It Right

One key task for fall garden prep is mulching. Mulch not only helps protect your plants from frost but also enriches the soil, retains moisture, and prevents weeds....

Gardening Care

Our Top 5 Tips for a Better, Fuller Lawn

Dreaming of the perfect lawn, but just can’t quite get there? The secret to a better, fuller lawn lies in understanding the basics of seeding, feeding, and soil care....

Plants

Our Top Panicle Hydrangeas: Must-Have Varieties for Your Summer Garden

Known for their large, cone shaped flower clusters, panicle hydrangeas are not only stunning but also incredibly versatile shrubs. Whether you're looking to create a statement piece in your landscape...

Plants

Coneflower Focus: Bringing Bold Color to Your Summer Garden

When it comes to adding a pop of color to your summer garden, few plants can match the charm and vibrancy of coneflowers....

Plants

The Plant-lympics: Celebrating Summer’s Top Bloomers

Welcome to the Plant lympics! Today, we're celebrating the our top bloomers of the 2024 summer season. Join us as we dive into why they’ve claimed their spots on the...

Plants

The Science Behind the Snap: Understanding Venus Flytraps

Venus Fly Traps are fascinating carnivorous plants that are like something straight out of a sci fi movie, but they’re very real and just as cool....

Plants

Put the Power to the Petal with These Spring Annuals

The weather in Hampton Roads is starting to warm up, which means it’s a perfect time to get out in the garden with both our newest varieties of plants, as...

Plants

Appreciating Mr. Anderson

This week we are admiring the man that started it all, our founder, Eddie Anderson. McDonald Garden Center has been locally owned and operated for over 75 years and this...

Plants

Springs Best Frond – Ferns!

One of the most fabulous aspects of spring is the wide variety of blooms and foliage that we see coming into the garden center everyday....

Plants

The Markets that Make Spring Great – An Interview with Our Owner

Spring is coming into bloom and that means that our beloved McDonald Garden Markets will be starting up in a neighborhood near you!...

Plants

Love is in the Air – Garden Gifts for Your Sweetheart

Finding the perfect gift for your valentine is a deceivingly difficult task. Amongst the chocolates and carnations, how are you supposed to find something unique for your sweetheart?...

Plants

Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Plants Happy Through the Winter

Keeping your houseplants happy during the ths of the year is sometimes an unpredictable task. One moment your plant could be looking great, the next it isn’t and you’re left...

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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.