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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

We’re Over-the-Moon for this One, Asian Moon Butterfly Bush

As fragrant as it is beautiful, the butterfly bush (buddleja) is a must have for ny spot in your garden. The long flower spikes of colorful, nectar rich blooms appear...

Edible

Double Mint Gardenia, for Double the Blooms and More

It's easy to fall in love with gardenias, the belle of the southern garden, and the queen of fragrant flowers. With their lush, evergreen leaves, snow white blossoms, intoxicating scent...

Edible

Good Things Come in Small Packages, Compact Short Snack Cucumbers & Mascotte’ Dwarf Bush Beans

Chef Jeff Veggies, McDonald Garden Center Chef Jeff Veggies, McDonald Garden Center Cucumber Short Snack & Mascotte' Dwarf Bush Bean In the world of gardening, bigger is not always better....

Outdoor

LUSCIOUS® Marmalade Lantana, A Sweet Addition to Your Landscape

Luscious® Marmalade Lantana Luscious® Marmalade Lantana Luscious® Marmalade Lantana Few plants supply as much long lasting, reliable color as lantana....

Plants

We’ve Got the Blues – Salvia ‘Velocity Blue’

Looking for a low maintenance perennial for a practically nonstop flower show from summer through fall? Salvia 'Velocity Blue' is a full proof way to add beautiful, bold, blue tones...

Plants

Add a Little Whimsy to Your Garden with Fairy Dust™ Pink Cuphea

Fairy Dust™ Pink Cuphea Fairy Dust™ Pink Cuphea Cuphea is a welcome addition to the lineup of warm season annuals and although the flowers of this plant may be small,...

Plants

Plant Bulbs Now for Sensational Spring Flowers

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Bulbs are too often afterthoughts in the garden....

Plants

Plants of the Week: Floor Plant Favorites

From large, sculptural plants to charming succulents, there's a place for houseplants in every home. Green plants add textural interest, fill in drab corners and soften architectural features, and they...

Plants

Summer in the 757! Gardening To-Dos

Well, summer is officially upon us Hampton Roads! With the days getting longer and temperatures on the rise, your garden needs a little TLC, and summertime is all about garden...

Plants

Pink Your Garden

Pink your garden with some of our favorite spring & summertime blooms. From bubble gum pinks to blush tones that feel more refined, adding a splash of pink to your...

Plants

March into Spring

EARLY SPRING BLOOMERS We're all on pins and needles awaiting the big day... day the first day of SPRING! Yes, the season we've all been waiting for is almost upon...

Plants

Plant of the Week:

DAPHNE REBECCA: Fragrance to WOW the senses! The Daphne plant is a divine little addition to your garden that produces the most delightful aroma....

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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.