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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.

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

Our Top 5 Poinsettias of the Season

Princettia Pure White Red Glitter Luv U Pink Picasso Winter Rose As one of the most famed and favored holiday houseplants, poinsettias are known for their fantastic color, tropical nature,...

Plants

Late Fall Veggie Gardening with Eddie Anderson

In the Hampton Roads area, gardening is a hobby that lasts all year round. Our founder, Eddie Anderson, loves to veggie garden even when the weather starts to cool down....

Plants

Garden Center Gift Giving

Now that the holiday season has officially commenced, it’s time to start thinking about what gifts to give to your ends and family....

Plants

Plant of the Week:

GET THINGS BLOOMING EARLY WITH HYACINTH Hyacinth makes an ideal houseplant this time of year as you find yourself craving colorful blooms....

Plants

Keep ‘Em Blooming!

TIPS FOR MAKING HOLIDAY PLANTS LAST Although the holidays are over you can keep your Christmas flowers blooming through the New Year....

Plants

It’s all about Pansies!

Lucky for us gardeners, planting isn't just a spring activity. Your gardening season doesn't have to be over in the fall....

Plants

No Sun? No Problem.

Struggling to find plants for those shady spots? Shade offers the opportunity to grow some wonderful, unique plants that not only tolerate but actually prefer it....

Plants

It’s All About Love

OUR FAVORITE LIVING VALENTINES Valentine's Day sneaks up on us every year, but no worries we've got a whole host of blooming possibilities for that someone special on your list....

Plants

The Treat Tree

Repurpose your Christmas tree for ends. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree … how beautiful...

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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.