Early Spring Lawn & Garden FAQs
If you’re looking for tips for spring gardening in Virginia, you’ve come to the right place. All of these questions have been asked by Meadows Farms customers, so you may have some of the same questions. Q: I have an ant problem in my yard – how do I fix it? A: There are various… Read More
What is Corn Gluten Organic Weed Preventer?
Don’t worry, it’s not the food ingredient everyone’s trying to avoid! In this case, “Gluten-Free” is NOT the goal! Corn Gluten is an all-natural by-product of the production of corn starch. It prevents the establishment of weeds and supplies a source of organic nitrogen. Nitrogen promotes green growth in lawns and the nitrogen in corn… Read More
When To Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs & Other Common Questions
Fall is the season to think of spring-flowering bulbs—colorful tulips, cheerful daffodils, fragrant hyacinths. To help make your spring garden as trouble-free as possible, we answered some of the most commonly asked questions here. For a list of recommended spring-blooming bulbs, visit Types of Spring-Blooming Bulbs in our information archive. When to plant bulbs for spring… Read More
Best Types, Planting, and Maintenance for Fall Perennials in Virginia
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
Fall Bulbs for a Vibrant Virginia Spring
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
Planting Perennials In the Fall
The fall season is one of the best seasons for planting your perennials. By planting them now, you’re helping them to establish healthy root systems. New perennials planted in the spring only have a short amount of time to prepare their root systems to survive the summer heat and drought. Their young root systems must… Read More
Fall Perennial Maintenance
While many gardeners consider spring to be the prime gardening season, that is short-sighted. Fall is also an excellent time of year to do many important flower gardening tasks. Dividing Perennials Among the most critical fall chores is splitting or dividing perennials. While many people divide their perennials in the spring, by doing it in… Read More
Tips for Forcing Flower Bulbs
Forcing a bulb means to coax a bulb to bloom out of season, usually in the winter months. This process allows for indoor color during times of the year when you would not naturally be able to have blooming bulbs. If you’re looking for winter color, plan for October as the best time to begin… Read More
Spring Bulbs in Virginia
There’s nothing that says spring more than the first blooms of our favorite bulbs. Review this list for some of the most common spring bulbs available for purchase. These spring bulbs generally arrive at our locations in early to mid-September. Plant them anytime between October thru November, though it is best to wait to plant… Read More