Festive houseplants have a way of making your home feel instantly cozy and cheerful during the holiday season. They add color to quiet corners, bring fresh life to your holiday decor, and make the whole season feel a little brighter indoors. Below are some of our favorite plants to enjoy this time of year along with simple care tips to help them thrive.
During the holiday season, hosting a feast or simply wanting your dining room to feel a little more magical becomes so much easier with a tablescape. You don’t need to be a designer to pull off a stunning look and with fresh greenery, seasonal accents, and a few clever layering tricks, you can create a festive table that feels warm, welcoming, and totally you.
Here are five simple steps to help you create a tablescape your guests will be talking about long after dinner is over:
Each holiday season, our McDonald Garden Center Christmas Shoppe is created with fresh inspiration, festive decor, and ideas to spark your holiday spirit. This year, we’re especially excited about our newest lifelike trees. They capture the natural beauty of a real tree with the convenience of built-in lights, multiple functions, and easy set-up. These trees are designed to be part of your celebrations for years to come, regardless if they become part of your own holiday forest or are replacing a famed holiday centerpiece.
Now that the weather is cooler, many gardeners face a familiar challenge: keeping hungry deer from turning their landscape into a late-night snack. Luckily, there are plenty of beautiful deer-resistant plants that thrive in fall and add lasting color, texture, and structure to your garden.
Here are five standout choices to plant now for a landscape that looks stunning through the season and beyond, no deer buffet required.
Fall is one of the best times to plant trees and shrubs. With more mild temperatures, new plants can focus on developing strong roots before winter sets in. Follow these steps to get your trees and shrubs planted the right way, and give them the best start for the next season.
