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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.

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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Gardening Made Easier

Think you don’t have time to garden? Our experts have gathered their favorite timesaving garden tips to share with you. Our experts have gathered their favorite timesaving garden tips to...

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Top Tips on Pansy Planting

If plants were people, pansies would be the Julia Roberts of flowers. end to everyone, loved by all, with a colorful personality and infectious laugh that brightens whatever room they’re...

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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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Go Ornamental

Think grass is just for your lawn? Try using ornamental grasses in containers and in your landscape to add a whole new dimension to your outdoor space....

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Growing Generations

Homegrown & Local Since 1945 McDonald Garden Center was founded more than 65 years ago to provide the people of Hampton Roads a wide selection of high quality products and...

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A Kiss with a Twist

STRAWBERRY KISS: The National Combo of the Year Creating successful combinations can be puzzling. Will the plants grow well together?...

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Plant of the Week:

CHILI EARLY BIRD DIANTHUS With a bitter winter behind us, we welcome a new season with one of our favorite spring blooming perennials!...

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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.