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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

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

Exploring Hibiscus: The Origins and Differences Between Tropical and Perennial Types

Which means it’s time to dive into the world of hibiscus. These gorgeous, eye catching flowers are not just a plant you can see on your Hawaiian vacation, but a...

Plants

5 Best Ways to Keep Your Garden Watered for the Season

Gardening is definitely the best hobby out there, but when the weather gets hotter and hotter, it gets harder to tend to the garden and keep your plants thriving....

Plants

Everything You Need to Know About Daylilies

It’s officially the season of daylilies! They are not only visually captivating perennials, but also incredibly easy to care for, making them a favorite among both novice and seasoned gardeners....

Wildlife

How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden

Transforming your garden into a pollinator paradise is an exciting way to help the environment while making your outdoor space more beautiful and bountiful....

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.