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
Top 5 Reasons to Mulch Your VA Garden This Spring
March is the month of mulching here at Meadows Farms and for a good reason. Most gardens are empty and clean of weeds, established plants are just beginning to start growing, And the soil is just beginning to warm up after the long winter. I would contend that mulching is probably one of the first… Read More
When and How to Start Seeds Indoors in Virginia
Growing your own seeds is fun, easy, and satisfying. It’s a great, inexpensive way to grow an array of interesting and unusual vegetable and flower seeds—a much bigger and more exciting variety than you’ll ever find in starter plants. You can get an earlier start—and therefore, an earlier harvest of vegetables or earlier color in… Read More
Your Yearly Spring Gardening Checklist for Virginia
Spring is a busy and exciting time in the garden! Whether you’re tending to flowers, vegetables, or landscape plants, following these key tasks will set you up for a thriving garden all season long. Flower & Perennial Care Tend to Spring Bulbs: Cut back spent tulip and daffodil blooms, but leave the foliage to allow… Read More
The Best Bedding Plants for Summers in Virginia
The arrival of bedding plants signals that spring is officially here! Each year, our greenhouses are filled with beautiful flowering plants, ready to bring color and life to your garden beds. Whether you’re planting an expansive flower bed or just adding a few pops of color, we have options fit for every yard: Flats of… Read More
Spring Pruning 101: When & How to Prune in Virginia
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
Virginia Flowers That Bloom in May
Perennials are a low-maintenance way to add lasting beauty to your garden. With careful planning, you can enjoy a succession of blooms throughout the growing season. To begin, choose a few perennials from the list below. These are mid to late-spring bloomers that will provide color throughout May, June, and July. May Blooming Perennials For… Read More
When & How to Plant Grass Seed for a Healthy Virginia Lawn
A well-planted lawn provides lasting beauty and enjoyment. Follow these expert steps from Meadows Farms to establish a vibrant, healthy lawn that will thrive for years to come. Preparing Soil for Grass Seed Clear the planting area of all debris. Rototill the topsoil to improve aeration and drainage. dd nutrient-rich topsoil, such as Meadows Farms… Read More
Your 4-Step Guide to Simple Spring Lawn Care in Virginia
A lush, vibrant lawn doesn’t happen by chance. Follow our expert-recommended four-step program to keep your lawn green, healthy, and weed-free all season long. Step 1: Prevent Crabgrass Apply a quality pre-emergent weed preventer (we like Pennington’s Crabgrass Preventer) with fertilizer in early spring to stop crabgrass before it takes root. Time your application just… Read More
Virginia Flowers That Bloom in April
Perennials are a fantastic addition to any garden. Not only do they bloom year after year from one single planting, but with the right choices and a bit of gardening know-how, you can plant perennials that bloom all throughout the season, giving you consistent color each year without having to supplement with annual plantings. To… Read More