Kingsdene Nursery & Garden Center
16435 York Road, Monkton, MD 21111
Voted Best of Baltimore 2022 Nursery & Garden Center

Voted Best of Baltimore 2022 Nursery & Garden Center


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Get “Oohs and Ahhs” from Your Holiday Guests

Thereโ€™s a chill in the air which means one thing – the holidays are right around the corner. Arenโ€™t these bowls lovely? Sure to elicit โ€œoohs and aahsโ€ from your holiday guests. Made from Mango wood, food safe but not for use in the dishwasher. Two sizes, available in the gift shop!

Fall Seasonal Decor Available in the Gift Shop

Can you believe it ๐Ÿ˜ณ? Fall is right around the corner and the weather this weekend is going be a taste of whatโ€™s to come. A great time to hop in the car and come on out to Kingsdene. Lots of seasonal decor to choose from in the gift shop, select perennials are on sale, huge tri-color mums, pansies and violas, ornamental peppers and more. Stroll through the nursery and pick out a new tree or shrub for your landscape. We are located at 16435 York Road in Monkton, open everyday from 9 to 5. ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚

Refresh Your Perennial Garden with Our Summer Sale!

Ho Hum, the Summer is drawing to a close and Fall is a great time to refresh your perennial garden. Some of our select perennials are just a little tired and in need of a new home where they will have space and adequate rest and relaxation to root in. All perennials marked with a green X are 40% off. Varieties/colors are limited but here are just a few that are currently on sale: Gaillardia, Echinacea , Veronica, Switchgrass, Campanula, Hosta, Daylilly, Serbian Bellflower, Heuchera, and Sedum. Come on in, you are sure to find something to add to your garden!

Give Us a Call for Your Landscaping Needs!

A late Spring โ€œsprucing upโ€ by Kingsdene Landscape. Maybe your area isnโ€™t this large but that doesnโ€™t matter. We can transform your space, large or small into something spectacular. Give us a call at 410-343-1150 to discuss your landscaping needs!

Mosquito Repelling Plants Available in the Nursery

Spending time outside is the best part about summer, but battling the mosquitos… not so much fun. Planting certain herbs can help repel those flying nuisances without the use of harsh chemicals. Here are few that are currently available in the nursery:
 
๐˜ผ๐™ก๐™ก๐™ž๐™ช๐™ข๐™จ (otherwise known as onions, garlic, leeks and chives) keep the buzzing at bay and also repel Japanese beetles. Try Chives, or the potent and delicious Garlic Chives.
 
๐˜ฝ๐™–๐™จ๐™ž๐™ก will repels mosquitoes, thrips, and flies. Holy and Lemon basils are especially recommended for repelling mosquitoes. Holy basil also makes an excellent tea.
 
๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ง๐™ž๐™œ๐™ค๐™ก๐™™๐™จ are known as effective repellants to rabbits, flies, and mosquitoes, and are toxic to nematodes (soil pests that feed on roots). They also attract beneficial insects like lacewings, ladybugs, and parasitic wasps. Double duty!
 
๐™‡๐™–๐™ซ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ง fragrance is a heady and intoxicating delight, unless you are a mosquito, and then it is a “keep away” sign. Grow this drought-tolerant perennial near outdoor gathering areas to enjoy this beautiful shrub, sans mosquitoes. Lavender also attracts pollinators along with beneficial insects like hover flies.
 
๐™๐™ค๐™จ๐™š๐™ข๐™–๐™ง๐™ฎ is a culinary delight, but it is despised by mosquitoes and many garden pests like cabbage moths, bean beetles, and carrot flies.
 
๐™๐™๐™ฎ๐™ข๐™š repels cabbage loopers, cabbage worms, and cabbage moths, as well as mosquitoes. This woody, perennial herb has many culinary uses and its flowers are a favorite of bees. Thyme oil is a natural, proven miticide used by beekeepers to keep hives healthy and varroa-mite free.
Come see us for your mosquito repelling herbs (and other fun stuff ๐Ÿ™‚ too ) Open 9 to 5 everyday!
 

Now Scheduling Spring Clean-Ups!

Weather got you down? Feeling overwhelmed as you look at the window at your overgrown messy gardens? Not to fear, Kingsdene to the rescue! ๐Ÿ˜€ We are now scheduling Spring clean-ups including mulching, edging, weeding, trimming and the like. The schedule is filling up quickly so if you feel so inclined send us an email at kingsdenelandscape@gmail.com and let us know what your needs are. Be sure to include your name, phone number and address (we do have a limited service area).

 

Strawberry Plants Have Arrived in Our Nursery

Strawberry plants have arrived ๐Ÿ“! These are June bearing strawberries and should be planted now or early April. Plant 18โ€ apart in soil with compost mixed in; be sure not to bury the crown. 8 hours of sun is best. Be sure to feed with slow release fertilizer. Don’t overwater, strawberry plants do not like โ˜น๏ธ wet feet. Then sit back and enjoy your bounty!

Our Mulch Delivery Schedule Is Filling Up!

Ding a ling a ling ๐Ÿ“ž, Good Morning Kingsdene Nursery, yes, I would like to order 15 yards of mulch please. The mulch delivery schedule is beginning to fill up quickly so donโ€™t delay in placing your order. And meet Bob, our driver, Kingsdeneโ€™s โ€œthe man, the myth, the legendโ€ in person ๐Ÿคช.