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English Literature had William Shakespeare. The Greek Philosophers had Aristotle. The Bulls had Jordan. McDonald Garden Center has Mike Westphal. The Garden Guru.
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English Literature had William Shakespeare. The Greek Philosophers had Aristotle. The Bulls had Jordan. McDonald Garden Center has Mike Westphal. The Garden Guru.
Our resident expert and all-around gardening savant, Mike is the in-house apex of education here at McDonald Garden Center. After nearly 2 decades working in a variety of roles in the garden center, our Garden Guru brings informative seminars, helpful how-to’s, and timely tricks to your fingertips.
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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.