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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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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....

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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...

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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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Fresh Air for a Fresh Year

Breath Easy with Houseplants In this age of technology, we all need to stay in touch with nature. Houseplants help fulfill this, as well as adding attractiveness to the décor...

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From our Table to Yours…

Growing your own herbs is a rewarding and efficient way to making it easy to harvest fresh herbs for cooking, and with Thanksgiving a little more than a week away,...

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8 Fall Plants We Love

Fall is a great time to be in the garden and to spruce up those summer containers. And, there are lots of options this time of year from annuals, perennials...

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Say Goodbye to Brown Patch

It’s hot and humid and with that comes the threat of Brown Patch in many local lawns. Brown Patch presents itself in a circular pattern appearing brown, yellow or tan...

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Plant a Peony Paradise

Enhance the beauty and structure of your garden with peonies. These woody perennial plants are low maintenance and their beauty just can't be beat....

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Camellias: The Winter Pick Me Up

When winter seems at its bleakest, Hampton Roads gardeners have a colorful treat in store for them the beautiful blooms of camellias....

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Jolly Up Your Holidays

DECORATING WITH RIBBON Ribbons are perfect for holiday decorating. They’re cheerful, inexpensive, versatile and readily available. Our design team loves to use ribbon in expected and unexpected places....

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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.