One of the most common and easy to recognize plant diseases, powdery mildew, is caused by fungus spores that overwinter in garden debris and are spread by the wind the following season. In late spring and early summer, the warmer days and high humidity provide perfect conditions for spore germination. The disease spreads over the… 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
Stepables and Groovy Groundcovers are sturdy perennials designed to endure foot traffic and are ideal for walkways, narrow paths, and rock gardens. Don’t let the small size fool you. They are vigorous growers and have incredible versatility. They are low-maintenance plants that make a great substitute for grass in areas that are hard to mow…. 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
Transform your patio into an oasis of color by adding pots of blooming tropical annuals. Simply filling a few nice ceramic pots with several of these blooming beauties and your patio will become an outdoor living room. Whether it’s a tree or bush form Hibiscus, or a Mandevilla on a trellis, or many of the… 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
Native plants are nature’s ideal source of food and protection for wildlife. The plants listed below are species and cultivars that have occurred naturally in the wild in our region. Because they are native to our area and have evolved in this climate and our soil they will generally require minimal fertilizer, no pest control… Read More