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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.

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Ever-Changing Beauty, Japanese Maples

Sango Kaku, Coral Bark Japanese Maple Bihou Japanese Maple Japanese maples are truly a four season tree, providing beauty in both color and texture in spring, summer, fall, and winter....

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Plant of the Month, Yuletide Camellia

Yuletide Camellia Here come the holidays and with that comes the beautiful blooms of the beloved Yuletide camellia . This beautiful, cool weather bloomer is a Hampton Roads must have...

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Employee Spotlight, Candy Kitchen

Our employees are what truly make McDonald Garden Center a diverse and unique place to work and shop. We have some pretty amazing people with many backgrounds and different personalities...

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Guide to Choosing a Lifelike Tree, with the Garden Guru, Mike Westphal

Check out the video on the Guide to Choosing a Lifelike Tree, with the Garden Guru, Mike Westphal: Garden Guru, Mike Westphal, shares some information on some of the most...

Easy Holiday Decorating with Invisilites, with Garden Guru, Mike Westphal

Invisilites are one of our favorite ways to brighten your holiday décor during the upcoming season. Invisilites are micro LED lights on a thin, flexible wire that are super easy...

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Hellebores, the Cold-Weather Bloomer

Pink Frost Shooting te Christo Marlon Mahogany Cinnamon Snow There are few shade perennials that can compete with the seasonal interest of hellebores ....

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Cover Me! Summer Climbers

Dress up fences, arbors, trellises and any structure you want to add a burst of climbing blooms! Flowering vines are an easy way to make a big statement in the...

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Pretty Perennials

IT'S THE PERFECT TIME TO DIVIDE & PLANT PERENNIALS. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia My perennial garden is all cleaned...

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Escape to Spring

Imagine getting up in the morning and harvesting the makings for breakfast fresh spinach and eggs for an omelet and honey and peaches for yogurt or pancakes....

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Keep ‘Em Blooming!

TIPS FOR MAKING HOLIDAY PLANTS LAST Although the holidays are over you can keep your Christmas flowers blooming through the New Year....

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It’s all about Pansies!

Lucky for us gardeners, planting isn't just a spring activity. Your gardening season doesn't have to be over in the fall....

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Plants for Waterfront Living

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Having lived on some kind of waterway for 25 years, I’ve learned much about the...

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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.