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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

Fall Planting 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 the perfect time to plant spring flowering...

Plants

Shade-Proof Perennials

Brilliant Autumn Fern NEW Shade Loving Perennials for the Garden Heuchera Forever Red Heuchera Forever Red Heuchera Carmel Heuchera Carmel Contrary to what most people think, gardening in the shade...

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

A Little Birdy Told Me

BACKYARD BIRD WATCHING Beauty in the garden comes from more than just plants, it also comes from the creatures that make the garden their home....

Plants

Camellias: A Fall Show of Flowers

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia It’s almost time for the biggest and best show of the fall gardening show ,...

Plants

The Fall Veggie Garden

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia When it’s hot, it’s difficult to think about a cool season vegetable garden....

Plants

Plant of the Week: Ebony Flame Crepe Myrtle

You’ll love this super unique Crepe Myrtle that has exploded onto the scene and has everyone talking about it’s vibrant, dark red blooms offset by intense black, yes black foliage!...

Plants

Grow What You Eat

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Dad was never a fan of ornamental shrubs and flowers....

Plants

Plant of the Week:

MEDITERRANEAN PINK HEATHER We're happy to share our plant of the week Mediterranean Pink Heather. This mounding, evergreen shrub establishes quickly for a fine, dense ground cover or border....

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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.