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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 Ultimate Garden Gift Guide

Gift giving can be one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season, especially if you are the person that strives for that surprised face of your family ends....

Seasons

The Top 5 Holiday Houseplants

Houseplants can be both the gateway to gardening as well as a way to celebrate plants, even when the weather has gone cold for the season....

Seasons

Holly Jolly Holiday Bulbs

Nothing says “seasons greetings” like brightly colored blooms throughout your home. Holiday bulbs are the perfect way to both easily decorate as well as stun your guests with blazing colors....

Plants

Greenhouse of Themes

There are just so many ways to decorate for the holidays and we don’t like to limit ourselves to just one or two looks, especially when there are so many...

Outdoor

The Most Haunted Porch on the Block

It’s finally here...the spookiest time of the year! Halloween is almost upon us and it is time to prepare for all the little ghouls and goblins that come to your...

Plants

What’s your Pansy Horoscope?

Pansies are such a perfect companion for fall containers, landscapes, and all types of porch and patio decor. With so many varieties available at the garden center, it is close...

Plants

We’ve FALLen in Love! Our Picks for the Season

As summer is winding down, it’s time to think about fall planting. At McDonald Garden Center, our staff has been busy with copious amounts of conferences, meetings, and research to...

Plants

Showy Summer Perennials

We love perennials that come back each year in the garden. Perennials are considered to be ornamental plants that reappear for more than one growing season....

Plants

An Early Spring Favorite

SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower) We know spring is close when you start to see the lavender blossoms of Scabiosa. Also called Pincushion Flowers, they get their name from the interestingly shaped...

Plants

Let’s Talk Lawns

The fall lawn season is nearly upon us and after the long, hot, Hampton Roads' summer, it's time to start preparing for re establishing your lawn or maybe preparing for...

Plants

Holy Hydrangeas!!!

There are some plants that should be in every garden and Hydrangeas are at the top of our list ~ an absolute must have! Nothing says summer like these beautiful...

Plants

Pretty Primrose

PRIMROSE If you’re yearning for a kiss of spring, but Mother Nature seems somewhat slow to oblige, don’t despair. Primroses can be grown with minimum of effort on ny windowsill....

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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.