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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

The McDonald Garden Center Southern Red Oak Tree

Towering a colossal 70 feet tall and 96 feet wide, this Southern Red Oak stands near the glass pavilion and alongside the deck at the McDonald Garden Center Independence location...

Plants

Repotting Houseplants with Mike Westphal, the Garden Guru

Houseplants need occasional repotting for a variety of reasons that result in a healthier plant. The repotting process allows you to give the plant a more suitable growing environment with...

Gardening Care

Now’s the Time for Fall Lawn Kits

The Fall Lawn McDonald Garden Center Fall Lawn Kit Check out the video to learn more about fall lawn kits: Everyone knows that a lush, green lawn is a labor...

Outdoor

Get Your Landscape Hurricane Ready

As the threat of Isaias approaches, we’ve prepared a checklist to prepare your landscape for the winds and flooding Hampton Roads may experience....

Plants

Flower Your Fall Garden

Encore Azaleas Rudbekia (Black eyed Susan) Asters Russian Sage Abelia Kaleidoscope Fall blooming Camellia, Pink A Boo Fall in Hampton Roads is one of the most beautiful times of the...

Plants

Heirloom Madness

Flat White Boer Crunchkin One Too Many Jarradale Peanut Polar White Looking for a unique addition to your pumpkin patch, front porch or dinner table?...

Plants

Growing Gardeners for 70 Years

The McDonald Story by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia Businesses come and go but some stay and grow to be cornerstones...

Plants

All About Petunias

Petunias loving annuals that bloom spring through summer. You can find petunias in just about every color with growing habits that mound in borders or trail down containers....

Plants

Say It with Flowers

Did you ever stop and think about the meanings behind your favorite blooms? Throughout history, people have given flowers to each other as a symbol of their longing, devotion, love...

Plants

The Real Thing

TIPS TO MAKE YOUR FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREE LAST LONGER How much of the trunk should be cut off before setting up the tree?...

Plants

Giant White Squill

Strange name and cool flowers, Squill is a unique plant that offers high drama. The Squill flowers are loved by floral artists and show up in fashion photo shoots, home...

Plants

It’s a pineapple…it’s a lily…it’s a Pineapple Lily!

THE PINEAPPLE LILY Make a statement with Pineapple Lillies in your summer garden. These exotic summer blooms are available in several different varieties, ranging in colors of pale green, purple,...

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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.