These flowers make us think of spring, but many of them can be planted outdoors after they’ve finished blooming, to be enjoyed year after year! Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum) At home, keep your lily away from drafts and drying heat sources such as appliances or heating ducts. Bright, indirect light is best with daytime temperatures… Read More
Early Spring is ideal for planting grass seed for starting new lawns or repairing lawn damage from the winter. Meadows Farms recommends the following steps for creating a beautiful green lawn. Prepare the soil Bare Spots and New Lawns Remove all debris from planting area Add 1″ of Bloom Soil ( one cubic yard of… Read More
Planting grass seed properly will promote green lawns to enjoy for years to come. Meadows Farms suggests the following technique for establishing new lawns. Prepare soil for grass seed Remove all debris from planting area Rototill topsoil Add 1-2 inches of Meadows Farms topsoil. (One cubic yard of topsoil cover 100 square 3 inches deep)… Read More
Dandelions – as children, we loved their vibrant yellow color, and their fuzzy “make a wish” seed heads! Who knew they would one day be THE ENEMY – one of the most common and hated weeds?! Now the yellow flowers bring negative attention to lawns in the spring and fall, and when the flowers and… Read More
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
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
Meadows Farms Nursery and Garden center recommends a four step program for keeping your lawn green and healthy. Step 1 Crabgrass prevention Apply Pennington’s Crabgrass Preventer with fertilizer. This weed killer prevents crabgrass from germinating. Pre-emergent weed controls need to be applied in early spring. A good rule of thumb is to apply before forsythias drop their… Read More
One of the most popular indoor plants around Christmas time is the beautiful Schlumbergera bridgesii, otherwise known as the Christmas cactus. This flowering epiphytic cactus may bloom anywhere from early November into February, depending on the light and temperature conditions, making this an attractive choice for homes lacking a bit of natural plant color in… Read More
There are few things lovelier than Amaryllis in full bloom. Here’s what to do to make sure yours knocks your socks off. Buy the largest size bulb for the variety. Larger bulbs mean bigger — and more — flowers. Keep in mind that miniature and double-flowered varieties usually have smaller sized bulbs. Make sure your… Read More
Fresh cut Christmas greens—pine boughs, holly sprigs, mistletoe, etc.—are excellent for winter and holiday décor, both indoors and out. Extend the life and enjoyment of your fresh greens by following these easy steps: Soak Immerse greens in cold water overnight or up to 24 hours. The needles will soak up moisture to stay plump and… Read More