Winter in the Mid-Atlantic region does not mean your garden has to be lifeless — full of dull greens and browns. Aside from the fabulous bark textures and conifers you can add to your landscape, here are some plants that flower in winter! Winter Aconite Winter Aconite (Eranthis) is a small bulb in bloom now… Read More
“Bundle up!” We all heard this from our moms when we went out to play in the winter snow and winds. The same advice applies to your tender and newer outdoor plantings. The frigid northern winds and freezing nighttime temps can damage or kill those perennials, shrubs, and trees that are more marginal in our… Read More
It’s wintertime, and that means there’s always a threat of snow coming. With the right precautions, even major snowstorms should be safe for your lawn and garden. Dense layers of snow can cause branches to sag and snap, which can damage your plants. Thankfully, most varieties of plants are pliable enough to deal with a… Read More
Meadows Farms carries the best variety of cut Christmas trees to be found anywhere in the Metropolitan area to provide every family with their favorite kind of Christmas tree. Some trees do hold their needles longer than others, but it is more a matter of care and preservation measures after you get the tree home… Read More
The following article comes from our own Doug Hensel’s blog from the Great Big Greenhouse in Richmond, originally published on November 28th, 2018. It’s official! The Christmas season is here. Let’s keep it real! Thanksgiving has passed, and December is fast approaching. We are officially entering the holiday season. Buying a Christmas tree is on everyone’s mind…. Read More
It will soon be time to start bringing those indoor plants back in for the winter. You can save a lot of time and effort by getting some things done during this process. Here are some great tips to make that transition from inside to out. Watering Your plants will have to adapt to the… Read More
Q: Is it okay to apply lime at the same time as you apply grass seed? A: Yes, they can be applied at the same time. It’s best to first do a soil test to check the pH (which measures acidity and alkalinity of the soil) to determine that lime is needed. A very low… Read More
Summer time is here and many homeowners like to water their lawns to keep the grass green. Here are some tips to follow for effective and efficient watering. 1. Water in the early morning This is the best time to water because lower temperatures mean less evaporation. It is usually calm in the morning so… Read More
Meadows Farms Nurseries stocks fresh certified fescue sod. We receive new pallets of sod every week during the spring growing season. For large orders of sod visit or call your nearest Meadows Farms location and we will be happy to make a special order. Our sod is delivered from local sod farms. Prepare Soil for… Read More
Pruning is one of those garden chores that if done right can pay dividends for the entire season. Good pruning and maintenance of your landscape trees and shrubs helps them grow strong and healthy during their growing season, while allowing air and light to circulate through the plant. Despite the benefits of pruning, a little… Read More