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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

How to Start Your Fall Veggie Garden

As the beginnings of autumn start to replace the scorching heat of summer, it's the perfect time to shift your attention to your very own fall vegetable garden....

Plants

Our 5 Newest Fall Items

Get ready to embrace the coziest season of the year with open arms and a whole lot of flair! As the weather starts cooling, we're excited to introduce our five...

Gardening Care

Why Do You Need to Seed & Feed? The Secret to a Lush and Healthy Lawn

A well maintained lawn is not only a source of pride, but also a relaxing place for outdoor activities and social gatherings....

Plants

Designing a Colonial Style Shade Garden

Welcome back landscapers! We’ve got a great landscape to showcase today and we think it’s something really special. The story of this project is very simple....

Plants

All About Coneflowers: A Perennial Summer

Coneflowers are probably the most popular summer flowers there are, especially here at McDonald Garden Center . They don’t only come in a slew of colors, but are also important...

Plants

How to Get Rid of Crepe Myrtle Suckers

Crepe myrtles are cherished for their vibrant blooms and elegant structure, adding beauty to gardens and landscapes. However, as much as we adore these trees, they can sometimes produce unwanted...

Plants

5 Ideas for Creating a Kitchen Garden

Starting your own kitchen garden in your home is not only simple but enjoyable to put together and maintain. Kitchen gardens are designed to be indoor and outdoor spaces that...

Plants

Summer Annual Cheat Sheet

Million Bells Lantana Dahlias Geraniums Verbena Angelonia Post provided by Kate Karem rovia The original post by Kate has been edited to reflect the best summertime annuals that thrive in...

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How to Treat & Prevent Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale

Crepe Myrtle bark scale has become a real issue in Hampton Roads, affecting our beloved Crepe Myrtle tree. Virginia has now joined the ranks of 12 other states in which...

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Hellebores, The Cure for the Winter Blues

Gold Collection® Jacob Christmas Rose Gold Collection® Pink Frost Lenten Rose Cascade™ Blush Lenten Rose Winter Jewels® Black Diamond Lenten Rose Just when you think the cold, rain, or gloom...

Plants

A McDonald Garden Center Plant Premiere Featuring Endless Summer® Summer Crush™ Hydrangea

Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Endless Summer® Summer Crush® New for 2019, Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Hydrangeas is a drop dead, gorgeous variety the produces an abundance of rich raspberry red...

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So Realistic Even Santa Can’t Tell

Lifelike Trees Lifelike Trees Lifelike Trees Lifelike Christmas trees have come a long way from their modest beginnings and going with an artificial tree over a real one won't make...

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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.