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Plant of the Week: Ebony Flame Crepe Myrtle

You’ll love this super unique Crepe Myrtle that has exploded onto the scene and has everyone talking about it’s vibrant, dark red blooms offset by intense black, yes black foliage!...

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Growing Little Gardeners

People of all ages can enjoy gardening, but children in particular have lots of fun developing new skills. A garden is much more than just plants and soil it’s a...

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A Scent”sational Garden”

Savor the sweet smells of fragrant plants in your garden. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York Co., Virginia If you’ve ever ridden past...

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Plant of the Week: Fireworks Pennisetum

An explosion of color, this upright, annual grass features variegated stripes of white, green, burgundy and hot pink blades. Fireworks produces red burgundy foxtail plumes from mid summer to early...

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Trash to Treasure

One man’s trash is another’s treasure! Recycle old tins for a small, quick project that will add some green to your space while going green in the process....

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Extend Your Harvest

Plant more warm season veggies now for cool season harvests. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia I grew up with a...

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The holidays are in our nature

There's nothing like the aroma and beauty of fresh greenery during the holidays. Seasonal greenery provides a backdrop for holiday decorations and can be embellished as little or as much...

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Fall in Full Bloom

Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean your garden has to! Fall in Hampton Roads is one of the most beautiful times of the year offering vibrant colors and...

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Summer’s Must-Have

GOMPRENA Gomphrena is beautiful and long lasting either fresh or dried... and best of all, this annual thrives in heat and any soil conditions....

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Get Waterwise

Landscaping with water wise plants, often referred to as Xeriscaping, is a great way to recognize Earth Day. Water wise plants are adapted to local conditions and generally grow better....

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Just in Time for the Holidays

HELLEBORE JACOB There are few shade perennials that can compete with the seasonal interest of Hellebores. Often called Christmas or Lenten Rose, these staples of the winter garden are tough...

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Dig Deep for Spring Color!

It's just beginning to feel like fall, and winter is around the corner... so why are we talking about spring?! Well, fall is in fact the ideal time to plant...

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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.