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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.

Seasons

Holiday Lookbook 2016

Step into a magical Christmas wonderland at the McDonald Christmas Shoppe, where every corner is packed with new treasures and collectible wonders....

Seasons

Invisilites- the holiday trend that has everyone glowing

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...

Plants

Lumineo Compact Lights

Trying to light up your holiday season? We have the best selection of unique lights that make it easy to light up your indoor or outdoor spaces....

Edible

Cusine de Jardin with Chef Manu – Pumpkin Butter Pie

A delectably delicious twist on a classic, Chef Manu’s pumpkin butter pie is like a marriage of pumpkin pie and pumpkin tart with a sweetly cool, vanilla finish....

Plants

Lifelike Trees – A Fit for All

Post by McDonald Garden Center's Garden Guru, Mike Westphal McDonald Garden Center takes great pride in offering the highest quality, lifelike, prelit Christmas trees....

Plants

The Best of Gift Guide 2016

Thoughtful gifts from the heart always add warmth to a cold, wintry season. Family owned and operated, we’ve been in the heart warming business since 1945 and remain committed to...

Plants

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....

Plants

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...

Plants

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?...

Plants

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!...

Plants

Give the Unexpected

THOUGHTFUL LIVING GIFTS Christmas is just days away and it’s no secret that plants and flowers are a big part of season....

Plants

Perfect Pansy Partners

One of the most popular cool weather annual, pansies are a fall and winter bloomer. They are hardy and come in a wide spectrum of color combinations and hues making...

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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.