Summer time is here and many homeowners like to water their lawns and landscapes to keep the grass green and the plants healthy. Here are some tips to follow for effective and efficient watering. Water in the early morning. This is the time to water because lower temperatures mean less evaporation. It usually is calm… Read More
Powdery mildew is white or gray powdery spots, often times covering most if not the entire leaf surface. It’s also found on plant stems, flowers and even fruit. Fortunately, the symptoms of powdery mildew are usually worse than the actual damage. The plant rarely dies. If you find that some of your plants or trees… Read More
Virginia’s diverse landscapes offer a perfect habitat for a variety of butterflies. By creating a butterfly garden, you can not only enjoy their beauty but also contribute to their conservation. Let’s explore how to attract these winged wonders to your backyard. What Are Butterflies Attracted To? In spring, female butterflies will be mostly concerned with… Read More
Summer can be the most stressful time of year for landscape plants, with heat and drought being the main offenders. When not receiving sufficient moisture, plants are much more susceptible to insect and disease damage. Trees are the most valuable landscape plants and can be the most difficult to replace, so it is sensible that… Read More
Nothing is more disheartening than grabbing a beautiful tomato only to find the entire bottom is soft, black, and rotten. Blossom end rot (BER) affects tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, and melons. Caused by insufficient calcium and uneven water during the rapid growth of the plant and its fruit, BER is easily avoidable with the proper… Read More
Succulents, plants that store water in their leaves, stems, trunks, or roots, make easy-care container plants for both outdoor or indoor settings. They grow in many parts of the world, but are generally found in areas with low rainfall, and have adapted to extended dry periods. As container plants, they should receive direct morning or… Read More
At Meadows Farms our Hanging Basket prices and selection are second to none. We carry over 30 varieties and sizes of hanging basket to beautify your front stoop and deck. Choose from a 10″ pot size to fit into your budget or maybe its one of our fantastic mixed combination baskets in a large 12″… Read More
Calibrachoa are by far the most popular premium annual on the market due to their versatility in the garden. They resemble miniature petunias and come in a full spectrum of colors. Calibrachoa add excellent “spiller” & “filler” color in any mixed combination planter. They work great in the landscape as border annuals or as a… Read More
This past couple of weeks many customers have come into the garden center reporting the sightings of Japanese Beetles doing damage to some of their plants. At first, I thought that this was a little early, but logic set in. With having a mild winter it stands to reason that beetles have emerged earlier than… Read More
Bedding plants are the first sign for us that spring is officially here. Each spring our greenhouses are jammed full of these lovely flowering flats and pots just waiting to decorate your flower beds. We offer bedding plant flats of smaller plugs (32 plugs each) for those looking to plant a large area of flowers,… Read More