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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Leafgro Compost Made in Maryland

Only 16 days until Spring! ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒž It’s time to think about garden prep and what better way to give your gardens a jump start then with Leaf Gro! Not only because it’s made from recycled organic materials, but it adds volume and substance to your garden, naturally! We’re proud to offer ‘Leafgro’ compost made right here in Maryland from materials that would have otherwise ended up in our landfills. Support local business and composting with Leafgro.

Hiring for New Positions in Our Nursery

Do you love plants and trees, nature in general, like to be outdoors? We are currently looking for individuals to work in our nursery. The ideal candidate MUST BE reliable, able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, able to lift 50 lbs and to stand for extended periods of time. Great summer job for highschoolers or for someone who is interested in pursuing a career horticulture. Come join our team! Stop by today and pick up an application. Open 9 to 5, Mon – Sat.

Transform Your Outdoor Gardens from Sad to Glad with Our Spring Cleanup

Here we are, middle of February, and time is just marching on. At a pretty good clip too! Spring is right around the corner. We can transform your outdoor gardens from sad ๐Ÿ˜ข to glad ๐Ÿ™‚. Weeding, edging, mulching, pruning, application of pre-emergents, weโ€™ve got you covered! Give us a call @ 410-343-1150 to schedule your Spring clean-up. Our schedule fills up quickly so best not to delay.

Kingsdene Nursery & Garden Center Best of Baltimore 2022

This charming gem of a nursery is in all ways the opposite of a big box shop. For starters, they grow much of their own stock. Small in size, Kingsdene is prized by serious plantspeople, particularly for its selection of trees and shrubs. A small business that distinguishes itself through exceptional customer service, it’s not uncommon for staffers to forage in a dense sea of plants to find the best-looking specimen for their customers. They also stand behind their plants, offering a one-year warranty on many trees and shrubs.

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!