A professional landscape designer will ensure that your garden is not only beautiful but also practical. They've learned through experience what works and what doesn’t. Whether your yard needs seasonal updates or a total renovation, our experienced designers can offer a wide range of ideas while offering the flexibility to create your own unique outdoor space that reflects your needs and your personality.
The victory gardens movement was born more than 60 years ago during the World War II era when money and supplies were tight and tensions ran high. The United States government formally created a World War II Victory Garden initiative to focus on improving the health of the nation through homegrown produce as a role individual families could play to help the troops abroad. Planting a garden also served as a morale booster for Americans, where gardeners felt empowered by their contribution and involvement.
Social distancing, quarantine, isolation- all things that we as humans are not wired to do and that can have psychological effects that are difficult for most of us to deal with. We all experience anxiety at one time or another and when worry and fear take over, they can become disruptive and even debilitating. According to the American Psychological Association, anxiety is linked not only to worry and unease, but also to physical effects, such as fatigue, restlessness, and muscle tension.
Houseplants are growing in popularity and a new generation of plant parents are visiting our greenhouses everyday. With that, we wanted to give everyone a few tips to be successful.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLANT - Some plants require very little attention, while others need a bit more TLC. Certain plants such as tropical house plants need regular misting to boost humidity, others are sensitive to salts and chemicals in tap water. Reading care cards, doing research and asking our plant experts will all help to get to know your plants better and become a better plant parent.
In spring 2009, McDonald unveiled the first Garden Market in Poquoson, Virginia. Now, Markets have expanded throughout the Southside, the Peninsula and up into Williamsburg. Entering our 10th Garden Market season, we're excited to reveal our locations for 2020. This year we're offering ten convenient locations to serve garden enthusiasts on both the Peninsula and Southside. Click here to find a Market location near you.