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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

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....

Edible

CUISINE DU JARDIN with Chef Manu- Salmon en Papillote (in paper) with Dill & Thyme

Featured Recipe Exclusively for McDonald Garden Center Salmon en Papillote with Dill and Thyme This simple and classic French fish dish is traditionally steamed in the oven using parchment paper...

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Summer’s Flowering Vine

MANDEVILLA A star in the summer garden, Mandevilla loves it hot ny. This flowering vine, boosts beautiful flowers and dark green foliage....

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Plant of the Week: Lavender

The invigorating aroma, the lovely purple color of the flowers , it’s no surprise that lavender has been a prized commodity since the dawn of recorded history....

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Lavender Crème Brûlée

This Week’s Cuisine du Jardin/w Chef Manu Featuring Crème Brûlée A delicate balance of aromatic and sweet, crème brûlée infused with lavender is an ethereal play of perfumes for the...

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A Daily Dose of Daylilies

NEW DAYLILIES, Jazz King and Mighty Chestnut Great for the gardener who doesn't have a lot of time or patience, these perennials aim to please!...

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Sunshine and Blooms

CAREFREE & COLORFUL STELLA D'ORO DAYLIILIES The quintessential repeat bloomer, daylilies, are one of the easiest and most maintenance free flowers to grow in the garden....

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Branch Out!

SPRING BLOOMING TREES & SHRUBS Introducing color that pops in the landscape just in time for spring. These trees and shrubs will add bold color in the early spring days....

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Breath Easy

Having clean air is more important than ever, and houseplants can help. Indoor air pollution is an increasing problem today, but improving your indoor air quality can be easy and...

Plants

Plant of the Week:

CHRISTMAS CACTUS Looking for a plant full of charming holiday color? The holiday season is full of traditions and holiday plants have played an important role in seasonal celebrations for...

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A New Twist on an Old Favorite.

BLUEBERRY SWIRL PANSIES Pansies are one of the most popular fall and winter flowers. The name pansy is derived from the French word, pensée, meaning 'thought', as the flower was...

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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.