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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.

Houseplants

Low-Maintenance & High Impact: Why Bromeliads Are Perfect for Any Gardener

Some houseplants require constant attention, watering schedules, repotting, pruning, and the occasional pep talk. But if you're looking for a plant that delivers stunning color and unique foliage and flowers...

Houseplants

Pothos 101: The Easiest Houseplant You’ll Ever Grow

Let us introduce you to the MVP of easy care houseplants: pothos! This trailing vine is practically indestructible, making it the perfect choice for beginners, busy plant parents, or anyone...

Houseplants

5 Indoor Ferns That Flourish in Winter

Winter is a great time to bring some greenery indoors, and ferns are an awesome way to do it. These ancient plants have been around forever (literally, they’re some of...

Houseplants

Multiply the Green: Easy Propagation Tips for Indoor Plants

Ever wished you could turn one plant into many? Propagation is like plant magic, allowing you to grow new greenery from what you already have....

Gardening Care

The Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Pruning

Winter is a time of rest for many plants, but for gardeners, it can be the best season to shape up the garden for the year ahead....

Edible

Edible Landscaping: How to Incorporate Fruit Trees into Your Design

As winter settles in and your garden is experiencing freezing days and nights, it’s easy to think that the growing season is a long way off....

Plants

Our Best in Birding: Top Products in Stock Now

At McDonald Garden Center, we're thrilled to present our finest selection of birding products that will create a haven for local ends right in your backyard....

Plants

Everything You Need to Know About Philodendrons

Welcome to the jungle, plant enthusiasts! If you've ever wanted to bring a touch of the tropics into your home, look no further than the fascinating world of philodendrons....

Plants

5 Low-Maintenance Houseplants You’ll Love

Who said keeping houseplants alive has to be hard to do? If you're someone who can't remember the last time you watered your plants (or even what their names are),...

Plants

Coral Bark Maples: The Winter Garden Accent You Need

In the realm of ornamental trees, few specimens captivate the imagination quite like the Coral Bark Maple. This exquisite variety, scientifically known as Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku,' embodies nature's artistry...

Plants

5 Last-Minute Gardening Gifts

If you're still in a gift giving frenzy, fear not! We've got some awesome last minute gardening gift ideas that will have your green ends and family jumping for joy...

Plants

Everything You Need to Know About Our Fresh Cut Trees

The holiday season is synonymous with the warmth of family gatherings, twinkling lights, and the centerpiece of it all, the Christmas tree....

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Edible

Extend Your Harvest

Plant more warm season veggies now for cool season harvests. by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia I grew up with a...

Edible

Blueberry Basics

Thinking about growing backyard blueberries? Stick to these six simple steps and with proper care, these sweet treats will reward you for years to come!...

Edible

Our Favorite Backyard Berries

Get your garden ready for our favorite backyard berries! These edible plants will not only have your garden looking tip top, they'll make your taste buds mighty happy....

Edible

Mosquito-Repelling Herbs

Many things come to mind when we think of growing and using herbs. For example, the delightful fragrance of an aromatic bath with lavender, a scrumptious dish with basil, and...

Edible

Homegrown Herbs

Fresh herbs are easy to grow and can make all the difference between a good dish and an extraordinary dish! Once you begin to use fresh herbs in your favorite...

Edible

Fabulous Fall Herbs

ORGANIC HERB COMBO: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, Thyme and Violas Decorate naturally with a pot of fresh herbs that's just as tasty as it is attractive!...

Gardening Care

Water Wisely

Keep your garden properly watered for the biggest harvests and most beautiful blooms while conserving this precious resource. Your watering practices can make a difference between a thriving garden or...

Gardening Care

Mulching Matters 101

By Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia When husband Ken and I mulch, we really mulch....

Gardening Care

Selecting the Perfect Grass

Warm season lawns thrive in Hampton Roads’ hot, sultry summers. The warm season grasses tend to grow hardiest and look their best when temperatures exceed 80 degrees F; making them...

Gardening Care

Stay Ahead of the Weeds

While it's way more fun to think about the blooms and lush lawns that spring brings... it’s never too soon to start thinking about those weeds that creep in....

Gardening Care

Feed Me!

PITCHER PLANT 'Dana's Delight' Looking for a super unique houseplant? The Pitcher Plant is truly that, unique. This plant is not only beautiful, it's carnivorous....

Gardening Care

Much Ado About Mulching

Mulching is one of the easiest and most beneficial practices you can use in the garden. We define mulch as a protective layer of material that is spread on top...

Seasons

Winter Weather Gardening Tips

Mother Nature has sure sent us some wintry weather over the past two weeks. Springs flowers will much be appreciated and we will wait with anticipation for the groundhogs report....

Seasons

Celebrate a Christmas Fave

And that means it's National Poinsettia Day! The Poinsettia is one of the few flowers of North America that can claim its own day thanks to Joel Roberts Poinsett, the...

Seasons

A Christmas Tradition

THE FRASER FIR Bring the family out to experience your local Christmas Shoppe as you select the perfect family tree this year!...

Seasons

6 Holiday Must-Haves

Our holiday experts have put together a list of the top 6 things you need this holiday season that you can only get at McDonald Garden Center....

Seasons

A Holiday Fave

POINSETTIAS Introduced in the United States by our first ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett, the poinsettia has become the traditional holiday houseplant....

Seasons

From Bulbs to Holiday Blooms

AMARYLLIS & PAPERWHITES Looking for an easy way to add color and fragrance to your holiday decorating? Look no further than planting Amaryllis or Paperwhites....

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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.