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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.

Seasons

What to Sow and Grow in May

Zinnias Beans Cilantro Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) Basil Marigolds Starting plants from seed is one of the most exciting and rewarding gardening activities, and careful plant selection allows gardeners to...

Plants

Plant SOS

Garden Guru, Mike Westphal, walks you through his best tips for saving a struggling plant. For whatever reason, sometimes plants just have issues....

Gardening Care

Waterwise, A Guide to Summer Watering

Hampton Roads' summers are long, hot and humid, and we're approaching that time of year when water becomes the essential elixir in your garden....

Plants

It’s SunBelievable™ Brown Eyed Girl

07: Believable™ Brown Eyed Believable™ Brown Eyed Girl The Flower of 1,000 Blooms Perfect in Pots or Borders There’s no doubt that flower has always been reminiscent to a perfect...

Wildlife

The Mason Bee, the Hive-less Bee

Mason Bees endly, non agrgessive bees that are crucial to the pollinator community. Unlike garden variety honeybees, mason bees are non social creatures that nest in holes rather than in...

Wildlife

National Pollinator Week & Pollinator Palooza

Join us for an un BEE lievably fun and educational week as we celebrate National Pollinator Week featuring Pollinator Palooza, an event filled with nesday Sunday, June 19 23, 2019....

Plants

Plant of the Week: Autumn Leaves Poinsettias

We're falling for Autumn Leaves Poinsettias! It's easy to see why poinsettias are a holiday tradition that keeps on growing....

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...

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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.