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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

Let Witch Hazel Cast a Spell on You

Witch Hazel Witch Hazel Witch Hazel Looking to add a brilliant splash of color to your winter landscape? Look no further than witch hazel....

Plants

Pieris, More Than Just Flowers

Pieris, Katsura Pieris, Katsura Foliage Pieris, Tiki Who doesn't love an evergreen shrub that offers layers of gorgeous, cascading flowers, striking foliage and provides year round interest....

Plants

Trend Alert: Pilea Peperomioides aka “Chinese Money Plant”

At McDonald Garden Center, we’ve been carrying the rare pilea peperomioides for a while. Their adorable, pancake shaped leaves and easy to grow nature already made them a superstar in...

Outdoor

Hot Color to Light Up the Landscape, Heuchera Fire Alarm

Set your landscape ablaze with this spectacular flaming red heuchera variety, Fire Alarm. A real show stopper in any season, this heuchera features big, glossy foliage that is bright red...

Plants

Aloe Vera: The Easy to Grow Plant That Can Soothe Your Skin

Aloe Vera has been used for centuries to heal wounds and soothe minor skin irritations such as burns, minor cuts, and bug bites....

Plants

A Million Reasons to Love Million Bells

Superbells Double Orchid Superbells Double Ruby Calibrachoa, also known as Million Bells or Superbells, look like tiny petunias, but there’s nothing petite about their show stopping color from spring until...

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....

Plants

Plants of the Week:

TRIED & TRUE LEMONS FOR HAMPTON ROADS We love lemon so much, we couldn't select just one 'plant of the week' this week......

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...

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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.