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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

Late May Blooms That Steal the Show (And the Pollinators)

, the garden has officially entered show off season. The early spring blossoms have had their moment, and now it’s time for the stars of the late spring stage to...

Plants

Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes if You’re Container Gardening

Container gardening is one of the most flexible and rewarding ways to grow plants, but even the simplest pots can lead to frustration if you’re not careful!...

Edible

How to Start a Vegetable Garden: A Beginner’s Guide

There’s nothing quite like snipping fresh herbs from your backyard or picking a ripe tomato you grew yourself. Starting a vegetable garden might feel overwhelming at first, but it’s easier...

Plants

Gifts That Grow: Our Top Picks for the Gardening Mom

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the moms who’ve nurtured us with love, wisdom, and a little bit of dirt under their fingernails....

Outdoor

How to Prepare your Landscape for the Summer Months Ahead

Make a Plan: Summer is a great time for fast growth in trees, shrubs, and especially perennials. One way to ensure they have everything they need to take off, is...

Plants

Top 10 Shrubs That Shine in Spring

Now that it’s April (and almost May!), now is the moment when some of our favorite spring blooming shrubs begin to show off their best features....

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....

Plants

This Week’s Top 3 Themes

This week at the McDonald Garden Center Christmas Shoppe, we've gathered three unique and captivating Christmas themes to inspire your festive holiday decor....

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Edible

White is the New Orange

CASPERITA MINI PUMPKINS They say orange is the new black but when it comes to pumpkins, we say white is the new orange! White pumpkins, once a novelty, are becoming...

Edible

The Real Dill””

GROWING DILL Fresh herbs are easy to grow and can make all the difference between a good dish and an extraordinary dish!...

Edible

Our Berry Top Picks

BACKYARD BERRIES To be a backyard berry farmer is so easy and so rewarding. We are crazy for berries and growing them couldn’t be easier....

Edible

Edible Garden Essentials

Transform your ho hum garden into an abundant edible masterpiece. Here's a few of our favorites that will keep your edibles going and growing!...

Edible

Be a Berry Grower

We're crazy for backyard berries and growing them couldn't be easier. Just give them ny spot with well drained soil, a little water and you'll be enjoying a homegrown harvest...

Edible

Plum Perfect

NEW Royale Plum Wine Verbena We are so excited to introduce this new trailing verbena by Proven Winners. This annual is a continuous bloomer that produces large clusters of bright,...

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...

Gardening Care

Had it with the weeds?

This is the time of year when weeds, especially the weed known as nutsedge, really start creeping into our landscapes. Nutsedge is one of those turfgrass weeds that can drive...

Gardening Care

Pruning a Crepe Myrtle

It's July and you know what that means... Now is the time of year that we get to sit back and enjoy their 100 days of summer blooms....

Gardening Care

Got Weeds? Say Goodbye with Killzall.

Killzall by Hi Yield does what it says... it will kill any plant you spray it on. So be careful and make sure it is something you definitely want to...

Gardening Care

Is this a weed?

We at McDonald Garden Center are often asked 'Do you know what this is?'... and in this case, the answer is poa annua, or more commonly known as bluegrass ~...

Gardening Care

Feed Your Lawn… the Local Way!

Looking for a fabulous lawn look no further than McDonald Premium Grass Seed. This seed mixture is the perfect blend for Hampton Roads’ lawns and well suited to this area....

Seasons

The Star of Holiday Plants

SHOOTING STAR HYDRANGEA This holiday season, enjoy the style and beauty of a Shooting Star Hydrangea. This fantastic plant is versatile and useful in containers as well as shrub borders...

Seasons

A Holiday Tradition

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR POINSETTIA BLOOMING Poinsettias are a favorite living decoration during the Christmas season. New and amazing varieties have been developed that keep their brightly colored bracts for...

Seasons

The Newest Poinsettia on the Block

TAPESTRY POINSETTIA Today, we celebrate National Poinsettia Day... and all the amazing poinsettia varieties that have been created over the years....

Seasons

Ho, Ho, Holiday Plants

The holiday season is full of traditions and holiday houseplants have played an important role in seasonal celebrations for centuries....

Seasons

A Holiday Tradition

BOXWOOD Throughout Hampton Roads, Boxwoods are one of the most recognizable and widely used landscape shrubs... ideal for hedging, edging or simply grouped along landscape beds....

Seasons

A Festive Glow…

STARLIGHT FICUS Looking for a reliable and great looking houseplant? Go for the Starlight Ficus, a striking variegated form of the weeping fig that has simple glossy, green leaves ringed...

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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.