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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.

Gardening Care

Watering Tips During Drought Conditions

We've been lucky to have such amazing, sunny weather here recently, but our plants haven't been getting much rainwater. This recent dry spell in addition to the periods of heavy...

Plants

NEW Perennials, For the Perennial Lover

Lavender, SuperBlue Russian Sage, Crazy Blue Salvia Back to the Fuchsia Who doesn’t love perennials? Versatile, dependable and enjoyable year after year, and once established, most perennials are low maintenance...

Plants

Tips for Pumpkin Picking & Carving

In the world of pumpkins, there are the varieties that are great for carving and those that are made for eating. Selecting the perfect pumpkin for carving can be a...

Wildlife

Tweet-Worthy” Accessories for the Birds”

SquirrelBuster® Feeder Classic SquirrelBuster® Feeder Standard SquirrelBuster® Feeder Mini Nature Creations Birdhouse Unique Folk Art Birdhouses Creations Bird watching is an activity that brings nature to life!...

Plants

Bio-tone Started Plus

The ultimate starter fertilizer with both endo & ecto Mmcorrhizae, Bio tone Starter Plus is super charged to help new plants....

Seasons

The Holiday Lookbook for 2019 is Here!

The McDonald Christmas Shoppe Gingerbread Houses Ornaments in all shapes, sizes and styles Baby it's Cold Outside Theme McDonald Gift Cards Perfect for the gardener who has everything!...

Plants

Fall Gardening Know-How

Planting Cole Crops in Fall As our summer gardening season is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to get your fall vegetable garden growing....

Plants

A Scent”sational Garden”

Savor the sweet smells of fragrant plants in your garden. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York Co., Virginia If you’ve ever ridden past...

Plants

Roses for Mom

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Mom was not a gardener but she loved beautiful flowers in her yard....

Plants

Is it Warm Enough Yet?

Do you find yourself asking, 'is it warm enough yet to put my favorite spring plants outside'? We hear this question a lot this time of year and we know...

Plants

Plant of the Week:

NANDINA DOMESTICA, Heavenly Bamboo If you love winter berries and birds, they you'll love Nandina Domestica! Berries brighten the landscape and provide a splash of color during an otherwise dreary...

Plants

Plant of the Week: Yuletide Camellia

Here come the holidays and with that comes the beautiful blooms of the beloved Yuletide Camellia. This beautiful cool weather bloomer is a Hampton Roads must have with its warm,...

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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.