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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.

Houseplants

3 Ways to Optimize Your Weekends with Indoor Gardening

Are you looking for a way to add some life and creativity to your weekends? Indoor gardening can not only provide you with a fun hobby but a way for...

Houseplants

7 Things You Need to Know about Dendrobium Orchids

Dendrobium orchids are a true sight to behold, with their delicate petals and striking hues. These tropical flowers seem to fit gracefully into any space, their ethereal beauty captivating all...

Seasons

5 Ways to Keep Your Houseplants Happy in January

January has arrived and we are so thrilled for a new year of gardening indoors and out! Now is the perfect time to prepare your houseplants for the ths of...

Seasons

Plant Practices for the New Year

As the new year approaches, it’s time to look around the spaces you are in the most throughout the day and see what needs to be refreshed for the new...

Plants

Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

Believe it or not, Christmas is this weekend! That means if you haven’t already filled those stockings and placed those presents under the tree, it’s time to grab something fast....

Plants

How to Take Care of Your Fresh Green Gifts

Fresh greens are a great way to ring in the holiday season. Whether it’s a door charm, wreath, or garland, having that fresh cut look and smell can always get...

Plants

Plant of the Week: Cuphea Vermillionaire

Looking for a heat loving annual that will perform great in Hampton Roads gardens and attract those beloved hummingbirds? Look no further than Cuphea Vermillionaire, also called a firecracker plant...

Plants

Why Wait?

FORCING SPRING BLOOMING BRANCHES Tired of waiting for spring and the beautiful blooms it brings? By forcing spring blooming branches to bloom, you'll get that early color you've been craving....

Plants

Trees for Beautiful Fall Color

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia I’ve always wanted an October Glory maple tree for its red fall color....

Plants

Growing Gardeners for 70 Years

The McDonald Story by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Businesses come and go but some stay and grow to be cornerstones...

Plants

Say It with Flowers

Did you ever stop and think about the meanings behind your favorite blooms? Throughout history, people have given flowers to each other as a symbol of their longing, devotion, love...

Plants

Ingredients for Growing Success

Healthy soil equals healthy plants, and what happens below the soil line really does make a difference! When you build and maintain fertile soil, you are laying the groundwork for...

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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.