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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

From Rock Bottom To Rock River

Sometimes finding the best use for your landscape can be challenging. For these homeowners, they’ve had their own fair share of problems with one side of their property....

Plants

From Bud to Bloom: Expert Tips for Extending and Enhancing Crepe Myrtles’ Blossoms

If you're a crepe myrtle enthusiast or just someone who appreciates the beauty in them, you may have recognized the mesmerizing charm of crepe myrtles....

Outdoor

Transforming an Old Backyard into a Modern Paradise

Hey there, landscape lovers! We've recently completed a fantastic hardscape project to share with you today. Our landscape designer, Luke Wheeler , worked his magic and gave these homeowners the...

Plants

Best Tips for Veggie Harvesting

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting to dig in the dirt, these tried and true tips on veggie harvesting will help you unlock the full potential of your...

Seasons

Blooming through the Heat: Essential Tips for Summer Plant Care

Summer is here, and so is the ! While you might be planning beach trips and ice cream indulgences, spare a thought for your leafy companions that bear the brunt...

Plants

Welcome to the Tropics – What’s New in Stock

New plants are arriving every day here at the garden center and we have an exciting selection of vibrant tropicals that will have you thinking of warm, sunny days and...

Plants

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...

Plants

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...

Plants

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...

Plants

Sweet Alysum, The Go-To Plant for Every Garden

Lobularia, Frosty Knight® Lobularia, Frosty Knight® in the Landscape Lobularia, Frosty Knight® in Containers Lobularia, Frosty Knight® in Hanging Baskets An old time favorite, sweet alyssum (also known as lobularia,...

Plants

Bio-tone Started Plus

The ultimate starter fertilizer with both endo & ecto Mmcorrhizae, Bio tone Starter Plus is super charged to help new plants....

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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.