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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

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....

Gardening Care

How to Feed Plants in the Landscape

How to Feed the Plants in the Landscape McDonald Green Leaf, Traditional and Organic All plants require specific nutrients from the soil....

Edible

Plant Premiere, Coneflower Kismet Intense Orange

Coneflower, Kismet Intense Orange Kismet Intense Orange A NEW coneflower introduction, Kismet Intense Orange is just the thing to bring color to an empty spot....

Plants

Nature’s Air Purifier, Plants for Clean Air

Snake Plant Aloe Vera Spider Plant Golden Pothos Peace Lily Indoor air pollution is an increasing problem today and according to the EPA, our homes can have three to five...

Plants

The History of the Crepe Myrtle

The Crepe Myrtle offers beauty to the southern landscape in all seasons with summer flowers, fall color, winter bark and attractive foliage in spring....

Plants

Plant of the Week:

CLERODENDRUM WHITE LIGHT BULB Meet our newest winter bloomer... the Clerodendrum White Light Bulb. This new weeping houseplant puts on a winter show with pure white flowers cascading from vining...

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...

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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.