Kingsdene Nursery & Garden Center
(410) 343-1150
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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Give Us a Call for Your Landscaping Needs!

A late Spring “sprucing up” by Kingsdene Landscape. Maybe your area isn’t this large but that doesn’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!

Our Selection of Birdbaths Will Enhance Your Garden

It’s so important during this lengthy dry spell to keep not only our plants watered but what about our feathered friends? 🐦‍⬛ Birds need fresh, clean water for drinking and bathing. Most birds drink water every day. They also enjoy bathing to clean their plumage and remove parasites. Providing water improves habitat for birds and other animals, and increases your chances of observing their behaviors up close! You can attract more birds to your balcony, roof patio, or yard by including a birdbath, and few things are more attractive to them than a clean, well-maintained one.
 
We have a nice selection of colorful birdbaths in various sizes and price points. Choose a color that will enhance your garden or landscape. A colorful birdbath can be a focal point in a sea of green foliage. Just remember to keep your birdbath clean and filled with fresh water on a daily basis. Then sit back and watch the antics of our backyard birds!
 

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:
 
𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙪𝙢𝙨 (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.
 
𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙡 will repels mosquitoes, thrips, and flies. Holy and Lemon basils are especially recommended for repelling mosquitoes. Holy basil also makes an excellent tea.
 
𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨 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!
 
𝙇𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 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.
 
𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 is a culinary delight, but it is despised by mosquitoes and many garden pests like cabbage moths, bean beetles, and carrot flies.
 
𝙏𝙝𝙮𝙢𝙚 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 🙂 too ) Open 9 to 5 everyday!
 

We Offer Delivery and Planting!

Don’t be this poor fellow! Did you know when you buy nursery stock (trees & shrubs) we also offer delivery and planting? Our landscapers are some of the best and will make sure your purchase is planted so it will grow and flourish for years to come. Ask about our delivery and planting services the next time you buy something from the nursery. Save your back and the blood, sweat and tears too!

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! 😀 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).

 

“Miss Kim” Lilac Now Blooming in the Nursery

Beautiful and fragrant “Miss Kim” Lilac blooming in the nursery. Always reminiscent of our Grandmother’s lilacs. “Miss Kim” is a tree form Lilac with compact blooms. Purple buds reveal clusters of highly fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. Foliage is burgundy-tinged in fall. Generally resists powdery mildew. Slow growing reaching a height of approximately 6 to 8 feet. Great for border accent or mass planting. Available now.