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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Hardy Hibiscus Now Available in Perennials

Big, bold, bodacious Hardy Hibiscus! A breath-taking herbaceous perennial boasting 6 to 8 inch flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies love. This Hibiscus has a bloom time that extends well into September. Striking foliage. Full sun for this beauty! Available in perennials.

Beautiful Clethra Available Now in the Nursery

How do I love thee, let me count the ways. Beautiful Clethra, also known as Summersweet. Clethra alnifolia is a shrub that always lives up to its name. This landscape darling will reward you with an abundance of sweetly scented flowers that also does double-duty as a pollinator magnet. Adds interest to the landscape in the Fall when the leaves turn a striking golden yellow. Typically grows 3 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, with the exception of dwarf varieties. Blooms often last for weeks. Full sun to part shade.
 
This is a sturdy native shrub that adapts to a variety of conditions so it’s a win-win for your landscape. Available now in the nursery.
 

Coneflowers Are in Bloom in Our Nursery!

So many beautiful coneflowers (Echinacea) in bloom! New varieties just added. If you want a perennial that just blooms and blooms this is for you. Requires very little maintenance other than keeping them neat and tidy by deadheading. Birds love the seeds, especially the American Goldfinch. Generally deer resistant but you just never know with those rascals. Full sun and very easy to grow. Looks better with each growing season. Out of all the perennials we carry coneflowers are by far our favorite! Come see our vast selection, open 9 to 5 everyday.

Our Stunning Echibeckia Summerina Sunreef Available in Annuals

Are you a fan of Echinacea and Rudbeckia? Now you can have the best of both plants with the stunning Echibeckia Summerinaยฎ Sunreefโ„ข. This colorful plant boasts longer lasting flowers and it blooms from summer through fall with extra large flowers that feature a dazzling two-toned array of oranges and red! Full to partial sun and it attracts pollinators. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฆ‹ Available now in annuals. ๐Ÿ™‚

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!

Our Selection of Birdbaths Will Enhance Your Garden

Itโ€™s so important during this lengthy dry spell to keep not only our plants watered but what about our feathered friends? ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ› 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:
 
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!