As a proud Virginia garden center, we’re passionate about helping you create a beautiful outdoor space that reflects the natural beauty of the region. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this bloom date guide will help you plan your garden visits or simply enjoy the beauty of nature as the seasons change…. Read More
Have you struggled with houseplants in the past? That expensive palm tree for your living room turns yellow and brown no matter how well you try to take care of it. No matter what you do or how hard you work, your African violets wilt, your peace lilies droop from thirst, and everything in between… Read More
The Fiddle-leaf Fig, or Ficus lyrata for us nursery folk, is a houseplant that has risen in popularity over the last few years. Its tree-like form, sculptural habit, and large, waxy, violin-shaped leaves have made it a popular houseplant for indoor gardeners and interior design enthusiasts alike. Despite the high praise, Fiddle-leaf Figs can be… 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 winter here in the Washington, D.C., Metro area. You’re bundled up from the cold, and you can see the white puffs of your breath when you venture outside. The last thing on your mind is designing and improving your home landscape. We urge you to think again! There are several advantages to starting this… Read More
If you’re looking to plant something a bit different this fall, why not try the various selections of ornamental cabbages and kales? Ornamental cabbage and kale provide vivid color for your landscape from fall into early winter! The vibrant greens, purples, pinks, and whites that wash the leaves of these plants work as a standalone… Read More
Wet areas pose special problems in the landscape. However, there are many plants which may tolerate these poor drainage conditions. In wet areas, the Meadows Farms Planting Mix will improve the soil composition and increase drainage. In addition, our landscaping team can help to level your yard or garden so that rainfall drains more effectively…. Read More
The main reason that plants die is because they are either given too much or too little water. With the poor draining, heavy clay soil in our area it is especially important to improve drainage at planting time to prevent moisture problems. The following tips should help to ensure the success of your plants. Remember… Read More
By: Designer Jennifer Whalley Rain gardening is not a new term for planting in the rain, but instead the latest craze in the landscape industry. It’s the creation of beautiful backyard gardens that have the added bonus of improving our environment and our water quality. Interested? Please, read on. A rain garden is a landscape system… Read More
Spring is the season to think summer-flowering bulbs—everything from exotically fragrant lilies to ever-blooming shade-loving begonias. There is such a wide variety of sizes, shapes and color from which to choose—and some are even deer and vole resistant! Dahlias (Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder) First on the pest-resistant list are Dahlias. They have something to… Read More