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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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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....

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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

Two Takes on a Persimmon Treat

It's that tasty time of year where treats are aplenty, and sweet sensations steal the scene. A way to bring a bit of freshness into the festivities is by using...

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A Guide to Poinsettias: History, Care, and Maintenance

The History of the Poinsettia One of the most recognizable and sought after plants of the holiday season, poinsettias have had quite a journey....

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Green with Envy – Tips for Healthy Houseplants

It's actually not that difficult to keep houseplants happy, but you do need to pay attention to their basic needs and take care of any potential problems right away....

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Deliciously NEW Plants for Spring 2013

Look what’s coming this spring. We have a whole selection of new and exciting stuff for your garden. Not to mention that the names are simply scrumptious....

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Gardens In Glass

MINI GARDENS Give a growing gift this season! With Christmas just around the corner, finding the perfect gift for the perfect someone can be challenging....

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Gather Fireside

LIGHT UP YOUR LANDSCAPE WITH A FIRE PIT Whether you're roasting hot dogs in the summer or marshmallows in the winter or simply enjoying a cozy, crackling fire on a...

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Fancy Fronds

JAPANESE PAINTED FERN (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum') When you think of ferns your mind wanders off in imagination to places of lush shady forests, babbling brooks and misty rain....

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Mandevilla… Up, Up & Away!

What travels up walls, drapes over trellises, climbs fences, can take the heat and offers non stop blooms all summer long?...

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Say it with Flowers

Flowers have been a long standing favorite for Valentine’s Day, and February 14th is one of the busiest days for flowers....

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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.