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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.

Plants

Things are Heating Up

We’ve all been waiting for things to heat up in Hampton Roads and it looks like summer is finally on its way. Fill your garden with these tough plants that...

Plants

10 Ways to Go Green in the Garden

Earth Day is a time to both celebrate Mother Nature and find ways to improve it. We're all looking for ways to make a difference in the world around us....

Edible

Plant of the Week: Strawberry Eclair

Get your taste buds ready for our newest berry on the block... This new gourmet strawberry boasts a unique taste with a hint of citrus and raspberry flavor to it....

Plants

Pink Your Garden

Pink your garden with some of our favorite spring & summertime blooms. From bubble gum pinks to blush tones that feel more refined, adding a splash of pink to your...

Wildlife

The Pollinator Garden

Help Mother Nature open up pollinator hotel in your yard. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia My backyard perennial garden is...

Edible

Plant of the Week: Better Boy Tomatoes

Did you know that a Better Boy tomato plant once yielded more than 340 pounds of fruit, earning it a Guinness World Record?...

Plants

Structure in the Garden

LANDSCAPING WITH PERGOLAS, ARBORS, TRELLISES & GAZEOBOS It’s not surprising that outdoor spaces today have truly become a 'home outside of home' and adding a garden structure to your landscape...

Plants

Summer in the 757! Gardening To-Dos

With the first official day of summer arriving this week, June 21st to be exact... we've listed a few sizzlin' summer tips for gardening in the 757....

Plants

Want Early Spring Blooms?

SWEET ALYSSUM If you're looking for early spring blooms that like the temperatures a bit cooler, you'll love Sweet Alyssum!...

Plants

Azaleas that bloom in the fall?

RE BLOOMING AZALEAS Who doesn't adore azaleas in the spring? What if we told you that now you can enjoy an explosion of blooming azaleas other times of the year...

Plants

The Silver Lining in the Garden

RUSSIAN OLIVE Russian Olive is often grown as an ornamental shrub with unique silvery green foliage that is sure to be a focal point in any landscape....

Plants

Make Dad’s Day with Japanese Maples!

Prized for its beauty, the Japanese maple is amazingly hearty and versatile and is one tree every dad should have in his landscape....

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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.