13 Fall Foliage Tree Varieties That Offer Stunning Color

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

Fall Planting in Virginia – What to Plant in Fall?

There are so many wonderful fall planting choices for annual and perennial beds along with great trees and shrubs for specimen plantings. Take a look at the list below for a handful of plants that are just coming into their prime in the fall. Aster A wonderful cut flower, asters make any garden explode with… Read More

10 Daylily Varieties to Grow in Virginia

Daylilies are not your grandmother’s yellow and orange summer flowers growing out by the mailbox anymore. The genus Hemerocallis (Daylilies) has gone through tremendous hybridization in the past ten years. Many of today’s daylily varieties are tetraploid hybrids, meaning they’ve been bred to include extra sets of chromosomes, which leads to larger blooms, a wider… Read More

A Virginia Gardener’s Guide to Creeping Phlox Varieties

Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata), also known as moss pink or moss phlox, is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial ground cover that transforms your landscape each spring with a thick blanket of blooms. Available in a range of vibrant colors, including pink, lavender, red, white, and bluish-purple, this versatile plant thrives in various settings. It’s perfect for… Read More

Heuchera and Heucherella Varieties for Shady Virginia Gardens

Made for the shade (and a little sun), Heuchera and Heucherella are quickly becoming the stars of the shady garden, outshining the long-time champion, hosta. What makes them so special? Perhaps it’s their stunning range of foliage colors or the beautiful variegated patterns on their leaves. Maybe it’s the delicate flower spikes that bloom in… Read More

Colorful Astilbe Varieties to Bring Life to Your Shady Virginia Garden

Astilbe (also known as false goat’s beard or false spirea) is a perennial favorite for shaded gardens. These hardy plants feature large, fern-like foliage that provides year-round visual interest, with feathery plumes of colorful flowers that bloom through Virginia’s springs and early summer. Astilbe thrives in moist soil, making it an ideal choice for pond-side… Read More