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STAFF FAVORITE HOMESTEAD PURPLE” VERBENA”

Michelle, Assistant Store Manager, shares one of her favorite perennials. My pick is trailing ‘Homestead Purple’ verbena. Although we have a wide selection of annual verbenas in many colors, this...

Plants

NEW FALL TRENDS FOR 2016

Melamine Plates “They’re not paper!” With the look of paper plates, these whimsical melamine plates have been flying off the shelves since we got them in....

Plants

Let’s Talk Lawns

The fall lawn season is nearly upon us and after the long, hot, Hampton Roads' summer, it's time to start preparing for re establishing your lawn or maybe preparing for...

Plants

We’ve FALLen in Love! Our Picks for the Season

As summer is winding down, it’s time to think about fall planting. At McDonald Garden Center, our staff has been busy with copious amounts of conferences, meetings, and research to...

Plants

A Change is Gonna Come: Why Leaves Change Their Color

Today is the first day of autumn and with the change in season comes the marvelous display of colored leaves that splash warm hues of splendor across our landscape....

Plants

Welcome Fall to Your Front Door

Haven't you heard the famous expression, 'Fall is for front doors?' Well ok, maybe we haven't either but we believe adorning your outdoor dwelling should be on the top of...

Plants

Seeing Red!

RED HEAD PENNISETUM A popular landscaping element, perennial grasses offer seasons of interest and movement to the garden. Fountain grasses are perennials that grow to form a mound....

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The Bug You Want in the Garden

THE BENEFITS OF LADYBUGS Of all the insects in the garden, the ladybug is probably the most familiar and there are many reasons we love them....

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A Taste of the Tropics

TROPICAL HIBISCUS These glorious plants with impressive large flowers are integral to the summertime landscape! In all the colors of the tropics including orange, peach, red, pink, yellow and coral,...

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PLANT OF THE WEEK:

JUBILEE BLUEBERRIES Looking for a new plant to add to your garden this year? Look no further than this juicy new blueberry variety that is not only beautiful to look...

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Shop Small, Make a BIG Difference!

SMALL URDAY First there was day, then day. Now, there's Small urday , the day people support small businesses! Pledge to shop small on Nov 29th....

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Dim the Lights

LOW LIGHT HOUSEPLANTS Don’t have a mb or the time to fuss over plants? Sometimes it seems like there’s just not enough time in your day to care for houseplants,...

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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.