Some trees simply have a gift for fall color – holding their leaves longer, displaying more vivid hues, or offering unique color combinations. The following varieties have proven themselves reliable performers in Virginia, each bringing its own character to autumn’s display. Fall Foliage Tree Varieties Available at Meadows Farms Remember, the trees listed below are… Read More
Throughout gardens in Virginia, camellias stand as elegant and versatile shrubs, offering captivating displays of blooms. While many gardeners are familiar with the spring-blooming Camellia japonica, the fall blooming Camellia sasanqua offers a unique and equally stunning spectacle. With the right insight and planning, it’s possible to have a camellia garden that blooms from fall… Read More
Fall is the perfect time to freshen up your outdoor space with vibrant and colorful container gardens. These easy-to-create arrangements can add a touch of beauty to your patio, deck, or porch and is easier than you think! Here’s what you need: Choosing Your Container The first step is to select a container that suits… Read More
While the old adage “fall is for planting” is well-known, its full potential often goes untapped. Contrary to popular belief, spring isn’t the only ideal season to cultivate your garden. In fact, here in the mid-Atlantic, fall is a prime time to plant a variety of flora, from cool-weather vegetables to evergreen and deciduous trees… Read More
Ideal for fall gardens, pansies offer a colorful display for almost six months – in the fall when they are planted, in the winter during a stretch of sunny days, and again in the spring! With so much color to enjoy in so many ways, fall and winter pansies should be a staple of any… Read More
As the Virginia summer fades, so do its blooms. It’s a perfect time to incorporate plants for fall color. Here are a few of our favorite fall plants that thrive in our region’s climate: Asters When the blooms of many summer perennials are fading, the fall-blooming perennial aster is at its best. Perennial aster can… Read More
Best Types of Perennials for Fall Fall plantings are not limited to just mums anymore. This is just a small sampling of the many perennials you can plant in the fall found at any of our locations in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and DC. Many of these perennials either bloom in the fall or have… Read More
Labor Day marks the annual arrival of Dutch Flower Bulbs to Meadows Farms Nurseries. For centuries, gardeners have been digging and dropping bulbs into the ground to produce the fantastic colors of spring. While tulips and daffodils are the most popular varieties of flower bulbs, other favorites like crocuses, hyacinths, and allium are popping up… Read More
Virginia winters can be long and cold, with outdoor gardens slowing down as frost and snow take over. Forcing bulbs offers a fun and rewarding way to bring vibrant indoor color to your home during these dreary months. This process encourages bulbs to bloom out of season, typically in the winter when your outdoor flowers… Read More
As summer winds down and your vegetable crop begins to fade, it’s the perfect time to explore cool-season vegetables that can thrive in your garden. Arugula Prized by chefs and health gurus across the country, arugula can add a peppery kick of flavor to an ordinary salad and some fantastic health benefits. However, fresh arugula… Read More