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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.

  • Plants

The Plant-lympics: Celebrating Summer’s Top Bloomers

Welcome to the Plant lympics! Today, we're celebrating the our top bloomers of the 2024 summer season. Join us as we dive into why they’ve claimed their spots on the...
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  • Plants

The Science Behind the Snap: Understanding Venus Flytraps

Venus Fly Traps are fascinating carnivorous plants that are like something straight out of a sci fi movie, but they’re very real and just as cool....
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  • Plants

Exploring Hibiscus: The Origins and Differences Between Tropical and Perennial Types

Which means it’s time to dive into the world of hibiscus. These gorgeous, eye catching flowers are not just a plant you can see on your Hawaiian vacation, but a...
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  • Plants

5 Best Ways to Keep Your Garden Watered for the Season

Gardening is definitely the best hobby out there, but when the weather gets hotter and hotter, it gets harder to tend to the garden and keep your plants thriving....
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  • Plants

Everything You Need to Know About Daylilies

It’s officially the season of daylilies! They are not only visually captivating perennials, but also incredibly easy to care for, making them a favorite among both novice and seasoned gardeners....
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  • Wildlife

How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden

Transforming your garden into a pollinator paradise is an exciting way to help the environment while making your outdoor space more beautiful and bountiful....
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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

Believe it or not, Christmas is this weekend! That means if you haven’t already filled those stockings and placed those presents under the tree, it’s time to grab something fast....
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  • Plants

How to Take Care of Your Fresh Green Gifts

Fresh greens are a great way to ring in the holiday season. Whether it’s a door charm, wreath, or garland, having that fresh cut look and smell can always get...
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  • Plants

Our Top 5 Poinsettias of the Season

Princettia Pure White Red Glitter Luv U Pink Picasso Winter Rose As one of the most famed and favored holiday houseplants, poinsettias are known for their fantastic color, tropical nature,...
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  • Plants

Late Fall Veggie Gardening with Eddie Anderson

In the Hampton Roads area, gardening is a hobby that lasts all year round. Our founder, Eddie Anderson, loves to veggie garden even when the weather starts to cool down....
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  • Plants

Garden Center Gift Giving

Now that the holiday season has officially commenced, it’s time to start thinking about what gifts to give to your ends and family....
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  • Plants

How to Shape a Lifelike Tree

Before you deck out your Christmas tree with ornaments, picks, and ribbon, you need to start with a great shape. The shape of a lifelike tree not only helps with...
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  • Edible

Posh Peppers, Purple Flash and Black Pearl

Purple Flash Pepper Black Pear Pepper When it comes to plants that are “growing” in popularity, ornamental peppers have become the hottest thing going....
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  • Edible

Citrus Clair de Lune or “Citrus Moonlight” Cocktail

Citrus Moonlight Cocktail Citrus Moonlight Cocktail Make the season a little sweeter with a glass of Citrus Clair de Lune (translated citrus moonlight), a fresh and fragrant concoction, prepared by...
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  • Edible

Rosemary, the Christmas Herb

Rosemary it fills the air with an assertively pine like fragrance, adds flavor to holiday dishes and even masquerades as a tree!...
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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.

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