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No Orchard Needed!

URBAN™ APPLE COLUMNAR APPLE TREES There are apple trees that flourish in orchards with foxglove and clover at their feet, and then there are apples who stand all alone, trained...

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Dig Deep for Spring Color!

It's just beginning to feel like fall, and winter is around the corner... so why are we talking about spring?! Well, fall is in fact the ideal time to plant...

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Fall in Full Bloom

Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean your garden has to! Fall in Hampton Roads is one of the most beautiful times of the year offering vibrant colors and...

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Don’t Be Fooled by It’s Name…

TOAD LILY is in fact a true beauty. In fact, it's one of our favorite fall blooming perennials! This deciduous perennial keeps shady gardens from getting dull at the end...

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More than Mums! Time for Something Different?

As nights become cooler and days get shorter, it’s time to plant your fall garden ~ but are you stuck in a rut? Maybe it’s time to explore some other...

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Attention Hampton Roads Gardeners:

Impatiens Downy Mildew is a relatively new disease problem for American gardens and now is being observed in many areas around the country....

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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.