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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

Ever-Changing Beauty, Japanese Maples

Sango Kaku, Coral Bark Japanese Maple Bihou Japanese Maple Japanese maples are truly a four season tree, providing beauty in both color and texture in spring, summer, fall, and winter....

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Plant of the Month, Yuletide Camellia

Yuletide Camellia Here come the holidays and with that comes the beautiful blooms of the beloved Yuletide camellia . This beautiful, cool weather bloomer is a Hampton Roads must have...

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Employee Spotlight, Candy Kitchen

Our employees are what truly make McDonald Garden Center a diverse and unique place to work and shop. We have some pretty amazing people with many backgrounds and different personalities...

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Guide to Choosing a Lifelike Tree, with the Garden Guru, Mike Westphal

Check out the video on the Guide to Choosing a Lifelike Tree, with the Garden Guru, Mike Westphal: Garden Guru, Mike Westphal, shares some information on some of the most...

Easy Holiday Decorating with Invisilites, with Garden Guru, Mike Westphal

Invisilites are one of our favorite ways to brighten your holiday décor during the upcoming season. Invisilites are micro LED lights on a thin, flexible wire that are super easy...

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Hellebores, the Cold-Weather Bloomer

Pink Frost Shooting te Christo Marlon Mahogany Cinnamon Snow There are few shade perennials that can compete with the seasonal interest of hellebores ....

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All About Petunias

Petunias loving annuals that bloom spring through summer. You can find petunias in just about every color with growing habits that mound in borders or trail down containers....

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Say It with Flowers

Did you ever stop and think about the meanings behind your favorite blooms? Throughout history, people have given flowers to each other as a symbol of their longing, devotion, love...

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The Real Thing

TIPS TO MAKE YOUR FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREE LAST LONGER How much of the trunk should be cut off before setting up the tree?...

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Giant White Squill

Strange name and cool flowers, Squill is a unique plant that offers high drama. The Squill flowers are loved by floral artists and show up in fashion photo shoots, home...

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It’s a pineapple…it’s a lily…it’s a Pineapple Lily!

THE PINEAPPLE LILY Make a statement with Pineapple Lillies in your summer garden. These exotic summer blooms are available in several different varieties, ranging in colors of pale green, purple,...

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Top Picks for Pop

DAD APPROVED GIFTS Celebrate Dad with something he's sure to love. Think outside the box of the usual ties and socks and give him something he can enjoy for years...

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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.