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. Check out the three main types of peonies...
Got Weeds? Say Goodbye with Killzall.
Killzall by Hi-Yield does what it says... it will kill any plant you spray it on. So be careful and make sure it is something you definitely want to kill. This is not a selective herbicide, meaning you can not spray it over your desirable lawn or plants and kill weeds. It will kill or seriously hurt any plant it touches. This is a traditional method of removing any vegetation. This product kills to the roots by absorption of the liquid through the leaf through the process of drying on the leaf of the vegetation by the sun.
Annual Packs – Fast Growing & Carefree!
CELOSIA and POLKA DOT PLANTSAnnual packs add BIG color to seasonal containers and flowerbeds. With four, yes FOUR, plants in one pack... this surely is an economical way to landscape. There are a multitude of varieties when choosing annual pack color. Here’s our top pick for shade and sun:
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 as well? Try our re-blooming varieties that flower in the spring, summer and yes, even fall! Our re-blooming favorites:
Is this a weed?
We at McDonald Garden Center are often asked 'Do you know what this is?'... and in this case, the answer is poa annua, or more commonly known as bluegrass ~ and yep, this little plant is in fact considered a weed in this area. Here's what you do to get rid of it:
The 411 on Petunias
With so many petunias out there, finding your favorites can seem overwhelming. Never fear... we've simplified it for you with answers to all your petunia questions!How do you prefer your petunias to grow?Petunias fall into two categories: Mounding Growth Habit and Trailing/Spreading Growth HabitTRAILING/SPREADING (cascading growth habit)Use as a spiller in containers, window boxes or hanging baskets.
Wake Up Your Garden
It’s time to get things in full spring! Here's some of our top picks to wake up your garden.Raspberry Blast PetuniaThis new, breakthrough color in Petunias with pink blooms edged in deep cerise violet will make you say 'Wow'. Its trailing habit and low maintenance makes it a winner for both baskets and beds. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, this bubblegum pink bloom is a must have.
Hop to it!
Set a spring scene inside and out. From the graceful to the bold, these blooms are perfect center stage on your table or to add a springy warm welcome to your entrance or even for spring curb appeal. These bunny approved blooms in all the shades of Easter will make your Easter “egg-tra” special.Shades of White• Orchids• Calla Lily• Peace Lily• Mountain Snow Pieris• CandytuftVibrant Violet• Purple Alyssum• Scabiosa• Hyacinth• Pericallis
A juicy garden favorite
Who doesn’t love strawberries? Those juicy red berries are a sure sign that warm has arrived! One of our favorite berries, are Chandler Strawberries. And, did you know that Chandler is the leading strawberry variety sold in supermarkets. They produce fruit that is conically-shaped ranging in size. When ready to be picked, the berries are red, firm, juicy, sweet and tangy. The number of berries per plant will depend on the size of the plant and overall condition of the roots and stems. Chandler strawberry plants drop their fruits in late May or early June.