The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) has become one of the most cherished indoor plants during the holiday season. These flowering cacti typically bloom from early November into February, bringing vibrant color to our homes during the gray winter months. This beautiful plant may live for 20 years or more. Many of our customers have shared… 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 firm…. Read More
At Meadows Farms, we pride ourselves on offering the best variety of cut Christmas trees in the D.C. Metro area, ensuring every family can find their perfect tree. With our large volume of orders, our growers cut our trees just before loading them for delivery to us, helping to ensure that we always have the… Read More
Winter has settled over the Mid-Atlantic, but avid gardeners, take heart—there’s no need to let your green thumb hibernate! As the outdoor gardens rest, this is the perfect season to repot your houseplants, giving them a fresh start and keeping your gardening spirit alive all winter long. Signs Your Plant Needs Repotting Not sure if… Read More
Indoor gardening or keeping houseplants is a hobby that many outdoor gardeners bewilderingly often do not pursue. Conversely, there are many green thumbs out there who fill their homes and workplaces with plants, yet never touch an outdoor one. With the current trend of blurring outdoor and indoor living, I’m hoping this strange separation of… Read More
It’s not unusual for some trees, shrubs, and perennials in the Mid-Atlantic region to look badly damaged, sick, or even dead after the cold winter months. Just because the leaves are brown, droopy, or sickly-looking does not necessarily mean the plant is dead. In some cases, these ugly brown leaves will fall off and sprout… 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
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
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
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