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The Veterans of McDonald Garden Center on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is so much more than having a barbeque and an extra long weekend. On Memorial Day, we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country and...

Plants

5 Spectacular Ideas for Using Hanging Baskets

When you are looking for a way to bring your eyes upward in your yard, on your porch, or even in your home, hanging baskets have you covered....

Edible

Spring Edible Gardening

Is one of the most fruitful plantings of the year, with dozens of edible plants to choose from, as well as rising/setting in the perfect course for optimal growing....

Plants

Gardening Gifts for Mom

We all have a mom in one form or another and recognizing her for everything she has done for us can be overwhelming. Give the mom in your life the...

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...

Wildlife

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hummingbirds

If you live in the America’s, it’s likely that you have seen one of the smallest bird species in existence: the hummingbird....

Plants

Gifts Mom is Sure to Dig!

Remember when macaroni art and burnt toast was enough? Well, as you’ve aged, so has mom’s need for a more sophisticated, practical Mother’s Day gift....

Plants

Living Valentines: Blooming Gifts from the Heart

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....

Plants

A Guide to Poinsettias: History, Care, and Maintenance

The History of the Poinsettia One of the most recognizable and sought after plants of the holiday season, poinsettias have had quite a journey....

Plants

Plant of the Week: Citronella Geranium

Linger outdoors a little longer thanks to the mosquito plant! If you love being outdoors in the summer, make sure you pick up a few of these!...

Plants

Plant of the Week: Peonies

These outrageously beautiful blooms are popping open all over Hampton Roads right now. A garden favorite, who doesn’t love the low maintenance, ruffly big flowers of a peony?...

Plants

Cold Weather Checklist

Looking for ways to keep your mb green over the winter? Well, there are plenty of opportunities to work in the garden throughout those cold ths....

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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.