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
Chrysanthemums are a wonderful fall option for beautiful garden color year after year! Mums have been grown for their beautiful fall flowers for centuries (recorded as early as 500 B.C.) The flowers come in many beautiful colors and bloom from early September until late fall. Mums will grow well in almost any soil although they… Read More
There are so many wonderful fall planting choices for annual and perennial beds along with great trees and shrubs for specimen plantings. Take a look at the list below for a handful of plants that are just coming into their prime in the fall. Aster A wonderful cut flower, asters make any garden explode with… Read More
Fall is the time to freshen up all of your mixed containers. A fabulous mixed patio container is easier than you think! Here’s what you need: Your Container Get creative! Resin, pottery, plastic, tin, wash basins, kitchen sinks, or little red wagons—all types of containers are fair game! Choose a container with drainage holes or… Read More
Take advantage of crisp fall weather to fertilize, control weeds, and improve the health and appearance of your lawn. Follow these care tips our checklist provides to ensure that your lawn performs at its peak for seasons to come. Lawn Renovation and Preparation When fall rolls around, it’s important that your yard is already ready… Read More
Fall is rapidly approaching, and the foliage will be turning soon. No matter what season you’re shopping in, selecting plants that offer fall color or berries will add to the appeal of your landscape for an extended season. Here is a chart to get you started. Remember that FALL is for PLANTING! Plant Information
While the old adage “fall is for planting” is well-known, its full potential often goes untapped. Contrary to popular belief, spring isn’t the only ideal season to cultivate your garden. In fact, here in the mid-Atlantic, fall is a prime time to plant a variety of flora, from cool-weather vegetables to evergreen and deciduous trees… Read More
Fall is the season to think of spring-flowering bulbs—colorful tulips, cheerful daffodils, fragrant hyacinths. To help make your spring garden as trouble-free as possible, we answered some of the most commonly asked questions here. For a list of recommended spring-blooming bulbs, visit Types of Spring-Blooming Bulbs in our information archive. When to plant bulbs for spring… Read More
Best Types of Perennials for Fall Fall plantings are not limited to just mums anymore. This is just a small sampling of the many perennials you can plant in the fall found at any of our locations in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and DC. Many of these perennials either bloom in the fall or have… Read More
Labor Day marks the annual arrival of Dutch Flower Bulbs to Meadows Farms Nurseries. For centuries, gardeners have been digging and dropping bulbs into the ground to produce the fantastic colors of spring. While tulips and daffodils are the most popular varieties of flower bulbs, other favorites like crocuses, hyacinths, and allium are popping up… Read More