If plants were people, pansies would be the Julia Roberts of flowers. A friend to everyone, loved by all, with a colorful personality and infectious laugh that brightens whatever room they’re in. (Ok- pansies may not actually laugh but follow me through this analogy anyway.) They are a hardy bunch (“Steel” Magnolias, if you will) and provide a gorgeous (“Pretty” Woman) show of color in the dull, colder months. Dare we say, we could “Eat, Pray, Love” pansies.
Think you don’t have time to garden? Well, think again. Our experts have gathered their favorite timesaving garden tips to share with you. Try them—we think you’ll agree that these shortcuts help make you more efficient in the garden.
Haven't you heard the famous expression, 'Fall is for front doors?' Well ok, maybe we haven't either- but we believe adorning your outdoor dwelling should be on the top of every good garden lover's priority list. McDonald Garden Center offers a plethora of options..but how does one choose? We hope to narrow the search to a few must-haves to get you 'beat-the-Jonses-ready' this autumn.
Today is the first day of autumn and with the change in season comes the marvelous display of colored leaves that splash warm hues of splendor across our landscape. This flaring of foliage, like a peacocks’ prideful parade of feathers, is not just happenstance. There is actually a science behind the beauty of why leaves change their color in preparation for winter.
As summer is winding down, it’s time to think about fall planting. At McDonald Garden Center, our staff has been busy with copious amounts of conferences, meetings, and research to determine what selection of trees and shrubs to recommend to our customers. Fully caffeinated and armed with product brochures, our revered horticulturalists, and a lot of Cheez-Its®, we took into account a variety of factors. These included ease of care, adaptability for the Hampton Roads region, color, curb appeal, and overall aesthetics. And finally, we’ve come to a consensus!
