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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

Impact of Cold Weather on Your Garden

Written by McDonald Garden Center CEO, Eddie Anderson After a mild prolonged fall season our plants and gardens are having to endure a severe cold shock....

Edible

Berrylicious Blueberry Crumb Cake

Berrylicious Blueberry Crumb Cake July is National th Berrylicious Blueberry Crumb Cake Fresh from the Oven Blueberry Crumb Cake by Chef Menu McDonald Garden Center, Family Grown, Hand Picked Blueberries...

Plants

Creating Unique, Miniature Gardens

Miniature Gardens Creating a Miniature Garden Creative Kids & Miniature Gardens Fairy Gardens Miniature Gardens School’s out and the kids are bored....

Outdoor

Ticks in the Landscape

Ticks in the Landscape Jonathan Green Organic Insect Granules Cedar Mulch Fertilome Bug Blaster Granules or liquid spray Hi Yield Turf Ranger Insect Granules Fertilome Broad Spectrum Insect Spray Summertime...

Plants

Welcome Home, Creating Curb Appeal

Consider a fresh coat of paint Evaluate the walks and driveway Consider the view from the street Improve the entry with proper pruning by McDonald Garden Center Owner, Eddie Anderson...

Gardening Care

The Five W’s of Watering

The Five W's of Watering Butterfly Radius Sprinkler Watering Wand Neverkink Hose Frog & Terracotta Plant Nanny's Color Storm Stake Sprinkler by McDonald Garden Center's Garden Guru, Mike Westphal When...

Plants

Add Instant Drama

ORNAMENTAL GRASS Try using ornamental grasses in containers, and in your landscape to gain a whole new dimension to your outdoor space....

Plants

A Summer Super Star

AGASTACHE BOLERO For a stunning show of color and scent in the summer garden, you can't go wrong with Agastache Bolero. This plant is a vigorous bloomer from mid summer...

Plants

Local Favorites for the Summer Garden

Step into the dog days of summer with some of our local favorites. We put together a list of items that will show off well into fall and look great...

Plants

Fancy Fronds

JAPANESE PAINTED FERN (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum') When you think of ferns your mind wanders off in imagination to places of lush shady forests, babbling brooks and misty rain....

Plants

A New Garden Must-Have

CRYSTAL FALLS® MONDO GRASS It’s crystal clear... you need to add this plant to your landscape. If you've been looking for that perfect plant for a shady spot, look no...

Plants

The NEW Princess Flower

PRINCESS FLOWER, or Tibouchina Bring the tropics indoors with the Princess Flower, also called Tibouchina. This beautiful plant boasts stunning white or vibrant deep purple flowers depending on the variety....

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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.