As the holiday season approaches, homes and businesses come alive with decorations that capture the festive spirit. Among these, poinsettias stand out as a timeless favorite. Surprisingly, they hold the title of the top-selling potted plant in the United States—a remarkable feat given their popularity peaks during just a few months each year. With the... Read More The post How To Care For Your Poinsettia Year-Round appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

At Meadows Farms, we pride ourselves on offering the best variety of cut Christmas trees in the D.C. Metro area, ensuring every family can find their perfect tree. With our large volume of orders, our growers cut our trees just before loading them for delivery to us, helping to ensure that we always have the... Read More The post Fresh Cut Christmas Tree Varieties & Care Guide appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

As cooler weather approaches here in the Mid-Atlantic, it’s time to bring your outdoor plants back inside for the winter. Houseplants like your fiddle-leaf fig or snake plants, which have thrived outside during the summer, must be gradually transitioned back indoors to avoid shock. To make this process smoother and less stressful, there are a... Read More The post Houseplant Highlight: Bringing Plants Inside for Winter appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) has become one of the most cherished indoor plants during the holiday season. These flowering cacti typically bloom from early November into February, bringing vibrant color to our homes during the gray winter months. This beautiful plant may live for 20 years or more. Many of our customers have shared... Read More The post How to Care for a Christmas Cactus appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

Fresh-cut Christmas greens—pine boughs, holly sprigs, mistletoe, etc.—are excellent for winter and holiday décor, both indoors and out. Extend the life and enjoyment of your fresh greens by following these easy steps: Soak Immerse greens in cold water overnight or up to 24 hours. The needles will soak up moisture to stay plump and firm.... Read More The post How to Keep Your Christmas Greenery Fresh appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

The Christmas tree is one of the focal points of your Christmas decorations. It’s the place where you gather with family on Christmas morning to open presents and enjoy each other’s company. Buying a Christmas tree can be an overwhelming process. One of the choices you’ll have to make is whether to go with a... Read More The post 6 Reasons to Buy a Real vs. Artificial Christmas Tree appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

Beginning Thursday, October 17th, it’s our annual FALL CLEARANCE SALE at Meadows Farms Nurseries and The Great Big Greenhouse. Save up to 50% OFF on the select trees and shrubs listed below. *Please note: Not all items are available at every nursery location. Please call ahead if you are looking for something specific. Not valid... Read More The post 2024 Fall Clearance Sale appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

Throughout gardens in Virginia, camellias stand as elegant and versatile shrubs, offering captivating displays of blooms. While many gardeners are familiar with the spring-blooming Camellia japonica, the fall blooming Camellia sasanqua offers a unique and equally stunning spectacle. With the right insight and planning, it’s possible to have a camellia garden that blooms from fall... Read More The post The 7 Best Varieties of Fall Blooming Camellia Flowers appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

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 The post Virginia Fall Planting Guide: Your Seasonal Success Plan appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more

As the Virginia summer fades, so do its blooms. It’s a perfect time to incorporate plants for fall color. Here are a few of our favorite fall plants that thrive in our region’s climate: Asters When the blooms of many summer perennials are fading, the fall-blooming perennial aster is at its best. Perennial aster can... Read More The post Meadows Farms’ Top 8 Fall Flowers & Plants appeared first on Meadows Farms Nurseries and Landscaping ..read more