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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

Tips for Growing Camellias by Monrovia

Quite possibly one of the most eye catching evergreen shrub, camellias feature stunning rose like flowers in shades of pink, red, and white in fall, late winter, or spring, depending...

Edible

What’s the Difference Between a Fruit and a Vegetable?

If you’re here to settle a produce aisle bet on matters of semantics where edible plant varieties are concerned 'What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?” you...

Plants

Dianthus, A Small Investment with Big Returns

Dianthus, Pink Pompom Dianthus, Double Bubble Dianthus, Early Bird Chili With winter behind us, we welcome a new season with one of our favorite spring blooming perennials, Dianthus!...

Plants

High-Voltage Color, Pericallis

Percallis Pericallis Primavera™Blueberry Pericallis produces a plethora of large daisy like blooms in a unique, high voltage color spectrum of blues and violets....

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

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

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 Nature-Friendly Garden

Birds feed, nest and relax in our nature friendly garden. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Our yard is designed and...

Plants

Perfect Fall Companions

As nights become cooler and days get shorter, it’s time to get your fall garden off and running. We love pairing mums with companion plants for a truly unique fall...

Plants

Trash to Treasure

One man’s trash is another’s treasure! Recycle old tins for a small, quick project that will add some green to your space while going green in the process....

Plants

Captivating Containers: Sun to Shade

Looking for easy ways to add pizazz to your deck or patio? There's nothing better than a container garden to jazz things up....

Plants

Our Top 10 Spring Must-Haves

We've been growing Hampton Roads gardeners for 70 years and our number one goal has always been one thing to make you a success in the garden....

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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.