McPlants Garden Center

McPlants Garden Center @ 1301 Coburn St. Metropolis, IL. 618-309-3856. We're open for 2026! Our spring hours are 9 am to 5 pm Tuesdays thru Fridays; 9 am to 3 pm Saturdays.

We are closed Sundays and Mondays, but if you see the blue truck, you can stop in! Cash or Check Only. People come from all around to pack their cars full of our Petunia hanging baskets, Geraniums and Begonias. You can't find them bigger or more beautiful than at McPlants. Also we have ferns for all those decorating occasions or gifts. Our tropicals are stunning and bloom all summer. Don't have a

green thumb? Our home-grown BeeHive hanging plants tolerate the heat of summer, full sun, shade, and require little watering. We are a family owned small business, growing beautiful flowers, vegetables, herbs, and bedding plants.

2 for $20 Petunia Hanging Baskets! Don't miss this Super Duper Sale while supplies last! Cash or Check only. This Sale...
06/10/2026

2 for $20 Petunia Hanging Baskets! Don't miss this Super Duper Sale while supplies last! Cash or Check only. This Sale has been approved by the big, grumpy old man who owns the place. Come see What's Growing On at McPlants!

Big rains last night! If you have plants in containers or with saucers, please dump the excess water. \The roots do not...
06/09/2026

Big rains last night! If you have plants in containers or with saucers, please dump the excess water. \

The roots do not like to sit in soggy soil. Also, too much water can turn the leaves yellow.

If you have yellowing leaves, add a Tablespoon of Epsom salt to your soil. An alternative would be to add a small amount of Blood Meal. Blood meal acts fast. It is rich in nitrogen, which is the primary nutrient responsible for lush, green foliage and correcting nitrogen deficiencies.

Use Blood Meal if the entire leaf is pale or yellow. Follow package instructions (usually 1–2 tablespoons per square foot), sprinkle it around the base of the plant, and lightly work it into the soil. Warning: Do not overapply, as blood meal can burn plants. Also, while Blood Meal will green up your plant, too much can cause the blooms to take a hiatus.

This is a picture of Dena's Hibiscus, which had yellowing leaves. Two weeks before this picture, we added about 1 Tablespoon of Blood meal, and now it is green and full of blooms! Since the picture was taken, the Hibiscus is absolutely loaded with yellow flowers!

This week, we are preparing items for a "fund-raiser" Yard Sale at the store. All proceeds will be donated to the First...
06/08/2026

This week, we are preparing items for a "fund-raiser" Yard Sale at the store. All proceeds will be donated to the First Methodist Church "Femmer Fund," which will help cover church camp fees for our kids. Items for sale include two large area rugs, golf clubs, air tools, Incredibles and Little People figures, among a few other toys, a large kiddie wading pool, Little Tykes Wagon, Child sized- bikes with training wheels, dining room chairs (4 pcs), med. dry-erase board, and a car & train large play table with lid. If it isn't priced, please make a reasonable offer.

McPlants has your Red, White, and Blue! We have Petunias, Vinca, Dragon Wing Begonias, and SunPatiens! We also have Asp...
06/03/2026

McPlants has your Red, White, and Blue! We have Petunias, Vinca, Dragon Wing Begonias, and SunPatiens! We also have Asparagus Ferns, Herbs, Mosquito Plants, and more! Come see What's Growing on at McPlants! 1301 Coburn St., Metropolis. Cash or Check, please.

Pre-Yard Sale Sneak Peek! Coffee table available Now 📣​McPlants Garden Center is hosting a yard sale soon, but we’re off...
05/30/2026

Pre-Yard Sale Sneak Peek! Coffee table available Now 📣
​McPlants Garden Center is hosting a yard sale soon, but we’re offering a few featured items for early purchase! Skip the crowd and grab these deals today:

​Coffee Table: Large, sleek glass-top design. Marked down to $5.

See pictures below for pricing, dimensions, and details. DM us to offer or arrange a pickup!

Beat the heat with our BOGO Wave Petunia Hanging Basket Sale! Grab our McPlants beautiful hanging petunia baskets while ...
05/28/2026

Beat the heat with our BOGO Wave Petunia Hanging Basket Sale! Grab our McPlants beautiful hanging petunia baskets while they last! Buy one, get and get one FREE! That BOGO for $22.50! The greenhouse is heating up fast, and these thirsty beauties need a new home.

Wave Gardening
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Mix and match your favorite colors while supplies last:
❤️ Red
🤍 White
🩷 Pink
💜 Purple
(Please note: This promotion is valid exclusively for Wave Petunia hanging baskets.)

Care Tip: Because of their rapid, sprawling growth, Wave Petunias are heavy drinkers. Give them a generous soak every day to keep them blooming beautifully all summer long.

Only at McPlants at 1301 Coburn St., Metropolis. Open 9 to 5 Tuesdays through Fridays and Saturdays till 3. We accept cash or check. 618-309-3856

Looking for a big splash this year? Check out our Perennial Banana Trees, Elephant Ears, and Cannas. Plant and enjoy! ...
05/28/2026

Looking for a big splash this year? Check out our Perennial Banana Trees, Elephant Ears, and Cannas. Plant and enjoy! They require nothing more! In a large container or in the ground, they will shine all summer in the heat and drought.

The Bannana trees can grow in our area up to about 7 feet. Then, before or shortly after the first frost of the winter, cut them off at ground level and cover the stumps with mulch or compost. We can't guarantee they will come back, but ours always do! And.... we never intentionally water them. Yet, they thrive even in the heat and dry soil. They can be planted in large containers, or in the ground, where they will produce new shoots.

The Elephant Ears don't bloom, but they continuously produce new sprouts and can reach up to 4 feet tall. In a pot, you can use them as an accent and plant petunias, sunpatients, vinca, or other annuals around them.

We have cannas that can grow up to about 4 feet in yellow and red. These can be cut to the ground in the fall, and they will come back. They are great in the ground, or in a large planter. Near the pool, around the home or garage, they are hardy and easy! Again, we don't water these. They bloom all summer! You can cut off spent buds, but it is not necessary. In the ground, they will multiply, creating a growing display.

Come see What's Growing on at McPlants located at 1301 Coburn Street, Metropolis. Open 9 to 5 Tuesdays through Fridays, and till 3 on Saturdays- or whenever the blue truck is there! We accept cash or check.

McPlants has Vinca, Daisys, Geraniums, Petunias, Million Bells, Herbs, Garden Veggies, Large SunPatiens, Mosquito Plants...
05/27/2026

McPlants has Vinca, Daisys, Geraniums, Petunias, Million Bells, Herbs, Garden Veggies, Large SunPatiens, Mosquito Plants, Marigolds, Lantana (low watering needs and grows profusely!), Rose Moss (Also low watering and grows lots), and Porchulacha! Come See What's Growing On at McPlants! Cash or Check only, please. 1301 Coburn St., Metropolis. Open till 5 on Tuesdays through Fridays, and till 3 on Saturdays.

We remember the Heroes, their families, and their sacrifice this Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

We remember the Heroes, their families, and their sacrifice this Memorial Day.

Address

1301 Coburn Street ; Turn Right At The Gas Station On 12th And Coburn St
Metropolis, IL
62960

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(618) 524-4812

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