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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.

Wildlife

Late May Blooms That Steal the Show (And the Pollinators)

, the garden has officially entered show off season. The early spring blossoms have had their moment, and now it’s time for the stars of the late spring stage to...

Plants

Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes if You’re Container Gardening

Container gardening is one of the most flexible and rewarding ways to grow plants, but even the simplest pots can lead to frustration if you’re not careful!...

Edible

How to Start a Vegetable Garden: A Beginner’s Guide

There’s nothing quite like snipping fresh herbs from your backyard or picking a ripe tomato you grew yourself. Starting a vegetable garden might feel overwhelming at first, but it’s easier...

Plants

Gifts That Grow: Our Top Picks for the Gardening Mom

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the moms who’ve nurtured us with love, wisdom, and a little bit of dirt under their fingernails....

Outdoor

How to Prepare your Landscape for the Summer Months Ahead

Make a Plan: Summer is a great time for fast growth in trees, shrubs, and especially perennials. One way to ensure they have everything they need to take off, is...

Plants

Top 10 Shrubs That Shine in Spring

Now that it’s April (and almost May!), now is the moment when some of our favorite spring blooming shrubs begin to show off their best features....

Plants

Everything You Need to Know About Our Fresh Cut Trees

The holiday season is synonymous with the warmth of family gatherings, twinkling lights, and the centerpiece of it all, the Christmas tree....

Plants

This Week’s Top 3 Themes

This week at the McDonald Garden Center Christmas Shoppe, we've gathered three unique and captivating Christmas themes to inspire your festive holiday decor....

Plants

Everything You Need to Know About Growing Persimmons

Today, we're excited to dig into the wonderful world of persimmons with you! These sweet, vibrant fruits have been capturing hearts and taste buds for centuries, and we're here to...

Plants

Our Top 5 Shrubs in Stock

Now that fall is in full swing, our garden center is bustling with new plants and products to make your garden gorgeous for the season....

Plants

3 Ways to Elevate Your Culinary Creations with Pansies

When we all think of pansies, we think of the colorful fall and winter blooms that adorn the garden beds and planters of your neighborhood....

Plants

Our Top 3 Fall Planter Recipes

As the leaves begin to change and the air gets crisp, it's time to transform your porches and patios into vibrant spaces full of autumnal charm....

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Edible

Be a Berry Grower

We're crazy for backyard berries and growing them couldn't be easier. Just give them ny spot with well drained soil, a little water and you'll be enjoying a homegrown harvest...

Edible

Plum Perfect

NEW Royale Plum Wine Verbena We are so excited to introduce this new trailing verbena by Proven Winners. This annual is a continuous bloomer that produces large clusters of bright,...

Edible

We’re Dreaming of… Tomatoes

OLD VIRGINIA TOMATOES Yes, will admit we’re tomato obsessed. And, even though it’s freezing cold outside and it’s still a ths before you’ll start your seed, you’re probably already dreaming...

Edible

Cold Hardy Citrus

07: SUMA ORANGE sumas are sweet, juicy mandarin oranges that are easy to peel and are virtually seed free. The traditional season for this cold hardy citrus is mid to...

Edible

Let’s Talk Tomatoes!

Growing your own tomatoes pays huge dividends and it's pretty easy. You can enjoy a homegrown harvest right from your own yard and tomatoes are an easy way to be...

Edible

Backyard Berries ~ So Berry Delicious!

Homegrown berries can be yours for the tasting, and growing them is easier than you think. When it comes to growing berries, strawberries are most likely the first fruit that...

Gardening Care

Feed Your Lawn… the Local Way!

Looking for a fabulous lawn look no further than McDonald Premium Grass Seed. This seed mixture is the perfect blend for Hampton Roads’ lawns and well suited to this area....

Gardening Care

Grass with Sass

MISCANTHUS ADAGIO Looking to add a little sass to your garden? Then 'Miscanthus Adagio' is for you! This perennial ornamental grass will bring that structure, style & texture you've been...

Gardening Care

Blast the Bugs

Due to the warm winter we’ve had in Hampton Roads, the bugs are expected to be a nuisance this summer. Try treating your lawn to not only make your outdoors...

Gardening Care

Early Spring Lawn Care Musts

The two most important things you can do for your established lawn in early spring is to apply: Pre Emergent A pre emergent will to prevent weeds and unwanted grasses...

Gardening Care

Why Prune? Winter Pruning of Trees & Shrubs

Winter, a peaceful time in the garden when trees and shrubs spend time patiently waiting for spring’s arrival. This quiet state is an extremely important stage of their annual life...

Gardening Care

Summer Watering Tips

Did you know that 90 percent of every plant is composed of water? This should give you some idea of how important watering your plants really is....

Seasons

To-Dos in the August Garden

August brings hot and sticky weather to Hampton Roads. With it, too, comes the full enjoyment and bounty of the edibles and flowers you've tended during the spring and early...

Seasons

Treecycle Your Christmas Tree

Just weeks ago you picked the perfect Christmas tree, and it doesn't have to go to waste. To us, the outcome is not only sustainable, but a fitting way to...

Seasons

Christmas is in the house… and out!

When it comes to decorating for the holidays the inside of your house takes center stage. But, don’t’ forget to add some Christmas curb appeal to make a statement outside....

Seasons

Pumpkins in June? Are we off our gourds?!

When thinking of things to do in your garden in June you typically think about coneflowers, daylilies, coreopsis, hostas... Yes, we did say pumpkins!...

Seasons

The More the Merrier, Our Top Seven Holiday Themes

Wintergreen First Snow All is Calm and Bright Snowing Snowmen Boho Chic Merry and Bright Holiday decorating it's a ritual that we at McDonald Garden Center just love, and we’ve...

Seasons

Gather Round, The Holiday Tablecape

Thanksgiving is knocking on the door, with Christmas just around the corner and this holiday season, family meals mean more than ever....

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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.