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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

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

How to Treat & Prevent Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale

Crepe Myrtle bark scale has become a real issue in Hampton Roads, affecting our beloved Crepe Myrtle tree. Virginia has now joined the ranks of 12 other states in which...

Plants

Summer Annual Cheat Sheet

Million Bells Lantana Dahlias Geraniums Verbena Angelonia Post provided by Kate Karem rovia The original post by Kate has been edited to reflect the best summertime annuals that thrive in...

Seasons

What to Sow and Grow in May

Zinnias Beans Cilantro Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) Basil Marigolds Starting plants from seed is one of the most exciting and rewarding gardening activities, and careful plant selection allows gardeners to...

Plants

Plant SOS

Garden Guru, Mike Westphal, walks you through his best tips for saving a struggling plant. For whatever reason, sometimes plants just have issues....

Gardening Care

Waterwise, A Guide to Summer Watering

Hampton Roads' summers are long, hot and humid, and we're approaching that time of year when water becomes the essential elixir in your garden....

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....

Plants

Think Spring! Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal

We all love our yard to look its best especially when spring arrives. To ensure yours is spring ready, now is the time to get things started....

Plants

Trim Your Tree the LOCAL Way!

2015 HEIRLOOM ORNAMENTS Since 2008, McDonald has proudly offered an exclusive collection of keepsake ornaments celebrating our community. These keepsakes are intricately hand painted glass ornaments that offer a one...

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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.