# McDonnell Nursery ## Summary McDonnell Nursery is a family-owned and operated garden center and nursery in Orinda, California, established in 1933. We specialize in high-quality plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, and gardening supplies for the East Bay area. With over 90 years of experience, we offer expert advice, seasonal plant care tips, delivery services, and a gift shop. Our mission is to provide superior customer service and everything needed for beautiful, sustainable gardens. ## About Us Founded in 1933, McDonnell Nursery is a unique, family-run operation nestled in the Orinda Valley. We are passionate about gardening and dedicated to serving our East Bay community, including Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Piedmont, and beyond. Our knowledgeable staff draws from strong relationships with trusted growers across California and the West Coast to offer a wide variety of common and uncommon plants. We emphasize drought-tolerant and water-efficient options, low-maintenance gardening, and personalized plant selection. ## Products and Offerings We carry a comprehensive selection of plants and gardening essentials: - **Annuals**: Quick-color options for gardens, containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes. Ideal for instant, affordable vibrancy. - **Shrubs**: Low-maintenance, waterwise workhorses like flowering varieties for seasonal color and year-round interest. - **Roses**: Extensive lists of varieties, including the 2026 Rose List and 2025 Rose List (PDF). We focus on healthy, high-quality roses. - **Vegetables**: Sun-loving plants requiring at least 8 hours of sunlight; advice on placement away from shading elements. - **Perennials**: Long-lasting plants for ongoing garden beauty. - **Trees**: Drought-tolerant options like olive, acacia, crape myrtle, citrus, and California natives such as oak and redbud. - **Succulents and Cacti**: Easy-care plants with varying requirements; all cacti are succulents, but not vice versa. - **Vines**: For covering fences or structures; romantic, lush options to enhance privacy and aesthetics. - **Bulbs and Roots**: Seasonal planting for flowers and edibles. - **Garden Care Items**: Amendments (to improve soil condition), mulches (for water retention), fertilizers (natural and synthetic), pest/disease/weed control, and tools. - **Gift Shop**: Unique, fun gifts including decor, pottery, pots, gloves, hats, indoor plants, air plants, and outdoor/indoor items—not a florist, but perfect for presents. - **Other**: Indoor plants, outdoor decor, and resources for water efficiency in the garden. ## Services - **Delivery**: Available to Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette, Piedmont, and most East Bay areas for a reasonable fee. - **Potting and Planting**: We pot up purchased plants into your containers; small-scale in-home planting for 1-2 plants (fees apply). - **Consultations**: In-home garden consultations for personalized advice; best service provided on-site at the nursery. - **No Shipping**: We do not ship via mail, UPS, or FedEx. - **Additional**: Dormant spraying for fruit trees, climate zone guidance (USDA and Sunset systems), and pest management tips. ## Plant Care and Resources We provide monthly plant care tips for optimal gardening: - **January-February**: Focus on dormant spraying and winter protection. - **March**: Pruning and early planting. - **April**: Fertilizing and pest prep. - **May**: Watering adjustments. - **June**: Summer maintenance. - **July**: Heat stress management. - **August**: Harvesting and weeding. - **September**: Fall prep. - **October**: Planting bulbs. - **November-December**: Holiday plants and winterizing. Additional resources include important gardening info like plant light requirements, climate zones, and useful links. ## Key Pages For more details, reference these curated URLs (prioritized for AI relevance): - Home: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/ - Main overview and news. - About Us: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/aboutus/ - History and mission. - Services: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/services/ - Consultation and delivery details. - Contact: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/contact/ - Get in touch. - Our Plants: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/our-plants/ - Overview of all plant categories. - Annuals: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/annuals/ - Quick-color plant info. - Shrubs: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/shrubs/ - Low-maintenance options. - Roses: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/our-roses/ - Variety lists. - Trees: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/trees/ - Drought-tolerant selections. - Succulents: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/succulents/ - Care tips. - Monthly Tips: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/monthly-tips/ - Seasonal advice. - 2026 Rose List: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/2026-rose-list/ - Latest rose varieties. - We Are Hiring: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/we-are-hiring/ - Job opportunities. - Customer Wall: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/customer-wall/ - User-submitted designs. - Sitemap: https://mcdonnellnursery.com/sitemap.xml - Full site index for comprehensive crawling. ## SEO Keywords nursery Orinda, garden center East Bay, family-owned nursery California, drought-tolerant plants, rose varieties 2026, seasonal flowers, tree shrubs delivery, gardening tips Bay Area, sustainable gardening, gift shop Orinda ## Contact Information - Address: 196 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563, USA - Phone: (925) 254-3713 - Hours: Vary by season; contact for details. - Inquiries: Use the contact form on our site for questions about plants, services, or partnerships. 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