Spring & Summer Gardening Resources

Blooming Dates in the Metro Area – Get a twelve-month view of blooming dates for your favorite trees, shrubs, and perennials in the mid-Atlantic region.
Early Bloomers – Want to be the first yard on your block with spring color? This list of early bloomers highlights many late February – March bloomers in our area.
April Blooming Perennials – Get the scoop on the best perennials to plant for April color.
May Blooming Perennials – Some of these bloomers will last until deep in the summer. Get a list of them here.
Easter Flowers – Meadows Farms carries a variety of Easter-themed flowers for your home and garden. Get the info here.
Pruning – This is the definitive guide for pruning, showing you when and how to prune your landscape specimens.
Watering – Watering is a crucial step for gardening success. Check out this guide on how to water properly, from new plantings to established favorites.

Spring Crabgrass Prevention – Crabgrass can easily take over your beautiful lawn if you’re not careful. Follow these steps to keep it at bay.
Common Weeds in the Yard and Garden – Get a handle on those pesky weeds and how to best control them in your lawn.
Planting Grass Seed for New Lawns in the Spring – There’s nothing quite like a freshly seeded lawn. This step-by-step guide shows you the best practices for starting a new lawn with seed.
Planting a New Lawn Using Sod in the Spring – Sod is the perfect way to go from barren to lush quickly, but there are some challenges. Read on to learn how to lay sod for ultimate success.
Spring Lawn Repair – Notice some lawn damage from the winter? This guide will show you how best to go about fixing things.
Using Corn Gluten in the Spring – Corn Gluten is an organic alternative to prevent weeds from coming up in your lawn.
Spring Weed & Feed – Applying a regular schedule for weed killer and fertilizer will provide great benefits to your lawn. Learn more about it in this article.
Spring Lawn Renovation – Find out all the ways you can renovate your lawn in the spring.
Pennington Fast Acting Lime – One bag of this amazing product covers a larger square footage than five regular bags of lime! Learn about it here.

Summertime Watering Tips – Watering is crucial for your new plantings, especially in the often dought-filled summers in our area. Learn about best watering practices here.
Summertime Lawn Watering – A well-watered lawn is a healthy lawn, and we’re here to show you how to do it right.
Vacationing With Plants – We’ve all faced leaving our plantings behind while we head out for summer vacation. View these tips to ensure your yard doesn’t dry out while you’re gone.
Summer Flowering Bulbs – Summer bulbs are great showpieces in your summer flower beds and as cut flowers for your home. Learn more about them here.