It’s wintertime, and that means there’s always a threat of snow coming. With the right precautions, even major snowstorms should be safe for your lawn and garden. Dense layers of snow can cause branches to sag and snap, which can damage your plants. Thankfully, most varieties of plants are pliable enough to deal with a… Read More
Holiday Decorating
When the leaves have all fallen, the flowers have died, and the grass is no longer green, you can still enjoy some curb appeal with a few easy decorating ideas. First, look around your yard to see what IS green! You may see pines, spruces, hemlocks, hollies, and magnolias, to name a few. You may… Read More
Create a Beautiful Tree in 6 Easy Steps
Have you ever wondered how to create that beautiful Christmas tree, the kind featured in photo shoots and magazines? Whether you opt for a live, potted tree, a fresh cut fir or pine, or an artificial tree you can reuse for several years (while making a Meadows Farms employee cry), the steps to a stunning,… Read More
Interesting Facts About Mistletoe
The following article comes from our own Bonnie Pega’s blog from the Great Big Greenhouse in Richmond, originally published on December 4th, 2018. Are you hanging a sprig of mistletoe over your door this holiday season? Here are some interesting facts about this holiday staple. The botanical name for mistletoe is “Phoradendron,” which means tree thief. While… Read More
Cut Christmas Tree Care
Meadows Farms carries the best variety of cut Christmas trees to be found anywhere in the Metropolitan area to provide every family with their favorite kind of Christmas tree. Some trees do hold their needles longer than others, but it is more a matter of care and preservation measures after you get the tree home… Read More
Christmas Tree Fun Facts & Folklore
The following article comes from our own Doug Hensel’s blog from the Great Big Greenhouse in Richmond, originally published on November 28th, 2018. It’s official! The Christmas season is here. Let’s keep it real! Thanksgiving has passed, and December is fast approaching. We are officially entering the holiday season. Buying a Christmas tree is on everyone’s mind…. Read More
Winter Houseplant Care
It will soon be time to start bringing those indoor plants back in for the winter. You can save a lot of time and effort by getting some things done during this process. Here are some great tips to make that transition from inside to out. Watering Your plants will have to adapt to the… Read More
Spring Lawn & Garden FAQs
Q: Is it okay to apply lime at the same time as you apply grass seed? A: Yes, they can be applied at the same time. It’s best to first do a soil test to check the pH (which measures acidity and alkalinity of the soil) to determine that lime is needed. A very low… Read More
Summertime Lawn Watering
Summer time is here and many homeowners like to water their lawns to keep the grass green. Here are some tips to follow for effective and efficient watering. Water in the early morning. This is the best time to water because lower temperatures mean less evaporation. It is usually calm in the morning so water… Read More
Planting a New Lawn Using Sod
Meadows Farms Nurseries stocks fresh certified fescue sod. We receive new pallets of sod every week during the spring growing season. For large orders of sod visit or call your nearest Meadows Farms location and we will be happy to make a special order. Our sod is delivered from local sod farms. Prepare Soil for… Read More