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Tips and advice on using eco-friendly techniques to create and maintain beautiful landscapes, gardens and outdoor spaces from Lauren's Garden Service in Elkridge, MD.
2024-04-18 17:30
Click here to see Our recent Earth Day Events Newsletter
The post Freebies and Fun: Come Celebrate Earth Day with Lauren at The Native Plant Nursery and Cultivate Garden & Goods appea… Read More
2024-04-18 17:25
Glorious Grasses
Eragrostis spectabilis – Purple Love Grass
Eragrostis spectabilis, also called purple love grass, is a warm-season bunchgrass with flat, coarse, basal leaves, followe… Read More
2024-04-11 17:12
Spring Blooming Trees
Cercis canadensis – Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis, also known as eastern redbud is a deciduous, multi-trunked understory tree that displays brilliant clusters… Read More
2024-04-04 18:14
Maryland Native Plants for Spring
Mertensia virginica – Virginia Bluebells
Mertensia virginica, also called Virginia bluebells, is easily naturalized in moist, shady areas and w… Read More
2024-03-28 17:22
Cleanscapes: An eco friendly garden cost share program in Howard County, MD
Cleanscapes is a program that will cover 75% cost of certain landscape projects if approved by the program. There… Read More
2024-03-28 15:53
Native Plants for Shady Rain Gardens
Giant Solonmon’s Seal – Polygonatum commutatum
Polygonatum commutatum, easily grows in average, medium to wet soils in part shade to full sh… Read More
2024-03-21 18:13
Lauren’s Garden Service at Native Plant Palooza 2024
Sunday, May 5th 12PM-4PM at Robinson Nature Center
LGS @ Native Plant Palooza 2024 Facebook Event Link
Lauren’s Garden S… Read More
2024-03-21 17:55
Amazing Summer Blooms
Hibiscus laevis – Halberd-Leaved Rose-Mallow
Hibiscus laevis, commonly called smooth rose mallow or halberd-leaved rose-mallow, is a Maryland native herbaceous p… Read More
2024-03-20 16:18
Thinking About Installing A Rain Garden?
Rain gardens are a great way to collect water and keep it from running off of your property, picking up polluntants and silt and negatively affecting… Read More
2024-03-20 16:16
What Is A Conservation Landscape?
A conservation landscape is a landscape bed or garden that is designed with almost all native plants. It’s created to support local habitat by providi… Read More
2024-03-14 17:34
Maryland Native Shrubs for Birds
Cornus alternifolia – Pagoda Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia, also called pagoda dogwood, is a small deciduous tree or large multi-stemmed shrub tha… Read More
2024-03-14 14:21
Lauren’s Garden Service at Howard County’s GreenFest 2024
Saturday, April 13th 10AM-3PM at Howard Community College
LGS @ GreenFest 2024 Facebook Event Link
Lauren’s G… Read More
2024-03-07 16:46
Maryland Native Plants for Summer
Geranium maculatum – Wild Geranium
Geranium maculatum, or wild geranium, is an herbaceous perennial native to deciduous woodlands of eastern No… Read More
2024-02-29 16:27
Signs of Spring
Hepatica acutiloba – Sharp-lobed Liverleaf
Hepatica acutiloba, also called Sharp-lobed Liverleaf is a welcome sight in the early spring with its bright and cheerful… Read More
2024-02-22 16:35
Signs of Spring
Arisaema triphyllum – Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Arisaema triphyllum, also called Jack-in-the-Pulpit is a shade loving species that grows in rich, moist, deciduous woods and… Read More
2024-02-15 16:47
Trees for wet areas
Quercus palustris – Pin Oak
Quercus palustris, also called pin oak, easily grows in average, medium to wet, acidic soils in full sun to partial hade. Prefers moist… Read More
2024-02-08 14:00
Native Plants for Shady Spring Blooms
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’ – Jacobs Ladder
Polemonium reptans ‘Stairway to Heaven’, also known as creeping… Read More
2024-02-01 20:44
Native Plants for Winter Interest
Callicarpa americana – American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana, or American beautyberry, is a medium-sized shrub with lavander-colored blooms that… Read More
2024-01-25 14:00
Native Evergreen Plants
Polystichum acrostichoides– Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides, Christmas fern is a semi-evergreen that is deer and shade tolerant. Occurs in both dry a… Read More
2024-01-18 18:00
Native climbing vines
Wisteria frutescens ‘Amethyst Falls’ – Wisteria
Wisteria frutescens grows best in full to part sun but will tolerate shade. If grown in shade there w… Read More
2024-01-11 17:18
Maryland Native Plants for Birds
Viburnum dentatum – Arrowwood
Viburnum dentatum, also called arrowwood viburnum, is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in fu… Read More
2024-01-04 14:00
Native Plants in Maryland for Winter Interest
‘Redwood’ Gaultheria procumbens – Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens ‘Redwood’, also known as Wintergreen, … Read More
2023-12-29 09:00
Showy Shrubs for Winter Interest
Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ – Red Chokeberry
Aronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ is a multi-stemmed shrub with a vas… Read More
2023-12-21 14:00
Native Evergreen Shrub
Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Chionoides’- Mountain Rosebay
Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Chionoides’ is winter hardy to USDA Zones 4-8 where it is b… Read More
2023-12-14 23:23
Click Here to Read Our Winter Newsletter!
This newsletter has information on our after hours holiday event on December 20th. It also highlights many of Cultivate’s holiday items and… Read More
2023-12-14 14:00
Evergreen Native Plants
Ilex opaca – American Holly ‘Maryland Dwarf’
Ilex opaca ‘Maryland Dwarf’ is a dwarf-spreading American holly cultivar which typically… Read More
2023-12-07 15:46
Maryland Native Host Plant
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi – Bearberry
Bearberry is a trailing evergreen shrub with paddle-shaped leaves on flexible branches. The thick, leathery leaves, rol… Read More
2023-11-30 14:22
Maryland Native Plants for Winter Color
Heuchera americana – Coral Bells
Heuchera americana, Coral bells, is a native, clump-forming perennial with a basal clump of heart-shaped leav… Read More
2023-11-23 14:30
Maryland Native Plants for Winter Interest
Cornus sericea ‘Budd’s Yellow’
Cornus sericea ‘Budd’s Yellow’, is a lovely addition to a garden for winte… Read More
2023-11-21 16:06
Click Here to Read Our Most Recent Newsletter!
This newsletter has information on our 2nd Annual Makers Market on Small Business Saturday and information on our remaining nursery inventor… Read More
2023-11-16 16:12
Winter Blooming Beauty
Hamamelis virginiana – Witch hazel
Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as witch hazel, is a fall to winter blooming, deciduous shrub or small tree that i… Read More
2023-11-09 16:45
Maryland Native Trees
Pinus virginiana – Virginia Pine
Pinus virginiana, Virginia Pine, is a host plant for various moth species including Wenzel’s Pitch-blister Moth and Easte… Read More
2023-11-02 14:00
Edible Beauties
Corylus americana – Hazelnut
Corylus americana, commonly called American filbert or hazelnut, is a deciduous, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub which typically grows… Read More
2023-10-26 14:30
Maryland Native Plants for Winter Interest
‘Baileyi’ Cornus sericea – Red Twig Dogwood
‘Baileyi’ Cornus sericea – Red Twig Dogwood, also called red… Read More
2023-10-19 20:46
Click Here to Read Our Fall Newsletter!
The post Fall 2023 LGS Newsletter appeared first on Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenance and Native Plant Nursery | Lauren's Garden Servi… Read More
2023-10-19 16:56
Maryland Native Plant for Winter Interest
Salix discolor – Pussy Willow
Salix discolor – pussy willow ranges from Nova Scotia to Maryland. It is typically found growing in… Read More
2023-10-12 20:02
Maryland Summer Blooms
Rudbeckia triloba
Rudbeckia triloba, or Brown-eyed Susan, is a herbaceous perennial that grows from 2 to 3 feet tall with a slightly smaller spread of 1-1.50 feet. St… Read More
2023-06-19 15:29
Click Here to Read Our Summer Newsletter!
The post Company Update: Summer Newsletter appeared first on Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenance and Native Plant Nursery | Lauren's G… Read More
2022-11-30 22:48
This is our second holiday season – we are so grateful & thankful for all the support & glowing reviews we’ve received.Below is our 2022 guide for holiday gif… Read More
2022-10-10 13:24
Our hardworking maintenance crew did a fantastic job cleaning up this client’s garden beds! They manually removed all unwanted invasive weeds, cleaned up the edge, and mulched all the… Read More
2022-10-05 15:56
Happy Fall!
It’s officially Fall, and the Nursery is stocked with lots of beautiful fall favorites such as asters and goldenrod. We also have some fall annuals includ… Read More
2022-06-24 17:00
Pollinator Powerhouses: Solidago
Blue- Stemmed Goldenrod
Solidago caesia
Solidago caesia, Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod is a perennial with blueish stems, medium green leaves, and tiny, daisy-lik… Read More
2022-06-24 17:00
Pollinator Powerhouses: Solidago
Blue- Stemmed Goldenrod
Solidago caesia
Solidago caesia, Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod is a perennial with blueish stems, medium green leaves, and tiny, daisy-lik… Read More
2022-06-22 18:00
Pollinator Powerhouses: Pycnanthemum
Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Pycnanthemum muticum or blunt mountain mint is a herbaceous perennial that grows best in full sun to part shade. Th… Read More
2022-06-22 18:00
Pollinator Powerhouses: Pycnanthemum
Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum muticum
Pycnanthemum muticum or blunt mountain mint is a herbaceous perennial that grows best in full sun to part shade. Th… Read More
2022-06-20 16:48
Pollinator Powerhouses: Monarda
Monarda ‘Blue Moon’ Beebalm
Monarda didyma
Monarda didyma ‘Blue Moon’ is a beautiful herbaceous perennial that grows best in medium… Read More
2022-06-19 15:19
Pollinator Powerhouses: Milkweed
Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Asclepias syriaca is a native perennial with upright stems and domed clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers. Flower… Read More
2022-06-17 15:08
Come celebrate pollinators with us at our native plant nursery!
We have an increased number of pollinator plugs in stock and all week we will be donating 10% of our sales of Monarda… Read More
2022-06-17 06:00
Pollinator Powerhouses
Symphyotrichum laeve ‘Bluebird’
‘Bluebird’ Smooth Aster is robust, upright herbaceous perennial that blooms in September and October. It is e… Read More
2022-06-15 19:20
Lauren’s Garden Service & Native Plant Nursery is celebrating Pollinator Week from June 18th – 26th. Kicking off Saturday the 18th with kids DIY bee puddlers and increased p… Read More
2022-04-19 11:33
Maryland Native Plants for Spring
Cultivars of Phlox subulata
Phlox subulata, Moss Phlox, is a herbaceous perennial that grows in eastern and central United States. Moss Phlox has bright c… Read More
2022-04-12 17:26
Colorful Maryland Native Plants
Geranium maculatum
Geranium maculatum, ‘chatto’ wild geranium, is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of Geranium maculatum. It has dark green folia… Read More
2022-04-05 15:00
Colorful Maryland Native Plants
Dicentra eximia
Dicentra eximia, Bleeding Heart, is a native wildflower with a fern-like, grayish-green foliage and pink to purplish heart-shaped flowers. T… Read More
2022-04-01 15:39
Celebrate Spring at our Native Plant Nursery Grand Reopening Party!
Our Native Plant Nursery Reopens April 11th
at our new location13554 Triadelphia Rd, Ellicott City
with new hoursMonday… Read More
2022-03-31 14:40
A Note From Lauren
CLEANSCAPES 2023 SIGN UP OPENS APRIL 1ST!!
I am so excited that it is spring! First I want to tell you that you can have us design and install a conservation landscape… Read More
2022-03-29 15:00
Maryland Native Plants for Spring
Amelanchier canadensis
Amelanchier canadensis, Serviceberry is a deciduous multi-stemmed shrub or small tree. In the early spring, white blooms emerg… Read More
2022-03-22 15:00
Colorful Native Plants for Maryland
Cercis canadensis
Cercis canadensis, redbud, is deciduous, multi-trunked tree. The tree displays clusters of rosy-pink flowers in early spring. The redb… Read More
2022-03-15 15:00
Fragrant Native Maryland Plants
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Cephalanthus occidentalis, Buttonbush, is a deciduous shrub with an open-rounded habit. The leaves emerge in the late spring… Read More
2022-03-10 17:36
We get SO many requests from new gardeners looking for advice and help with their DIY planting projects. We’re always happy to show you around and answer your questions during nursery… Read More
2022-03-08 15:00
Colorful Maryland Native Plants
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Scarletta’
Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Scarletta,’ Drooping Laurel ‘Scarletta,’ is a dense, slower g… Read More
2022-03-01 15:00
Maryland Native Plants for Fragarance
Lindera benzoin
Lindera benzoin, Spicebush, is a native deciduous shrub. Every spring, clusters of tiny, aromatic flowers appear along the branches, b… Read More
2022-02-22 15:00
Colorful Maryland Native Plants
Ilex verticillata ‘Little Goblin Orange’
Ilex verticillata ‘Little Goblin Orange’ is a dwarf cultivar of Ilex verticillata that… Read More
2022-02-17 17:09
Coming Soon to LGS
Zizia aptera
Zizia aptera, heartleaf meadow parsnip is a herbaceous perennial grows in medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It grows in small groups… Read More
2022-02-15 15:00
Ornamental Maryland Native Plants
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’
Deschampsia cespitosa, Tufted Hair Grass, is often grown as an ornamental, but it is native to most areas arou… Read More
2022-02-08 15:00
Maryland Native Evergreens
Ilex glabra ‘Gem Box’
Ilex glabra, ‘Gem Box’ Inkberry, is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit. It is best grown in medium… Read More
2022-02-03 17:24
Coming Soon to LGS
Asimina triloba
Asimina triloba, pawpaw, is a small understory tree that can grow up to 30 feet tall. Large, slightly drooping leaves continue to grow green throughout m… Read More
2022-02-01 15:00
Maryland Native Evergreens
Juniperus virginiana
Juniperus virginiana, is a native evergreen conifer. The foliage is a dark blue-green but may turn brown-green in winter. This plant is… Read More
2022-01-20 17:55
Coming Soon to LGS
Packera obovata
Packera obovata, roundleaf ragwort, is herbaceous perennial that easily grows in average, moist, well-drained soils. In addition, it grows well in full s… Read More
2022-01-06 17:16
Coming Soon to LGS
Antennaria plantaginifolia
Antennaria plantaginifolia, pussytoes, is herbaceous perennial that can grow on dry or rocky slopes and prairies. All of its leaves and f… Read More
2021-11-23 19:05
We opened our new store 6 weeks ago. We’ve received so much support from our extensive Lauren’s Garden Service & Native Plant Nursery customers, family, friends and communit… Read More
2021-11-01 18:52
Maryland Multi-Season Interest Native Plants
Viburnum nudum
Viburnum nudum is a rounded, multi-stemmed, upright-spreading shrub that supports your local wildlife and looks good while doing… Read More
2021-09-09 20:07
Panicum virgatum is a clump-forming, warm season native ornamental grass that has great seasonal interest. When in flower, flower panicles may bring total plant height to 6′. Features… Read More
2021-08-31 16:59
Fruit set of Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum).
This week LGS’s Native Plant Spotlight features the Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). Technically speaking, there is a… Read More
2021-08-31 16:57
A Conservation Landscape Installation in University Park, MD
This spring a client from University Park, MD called us to remove turf grass and plant a rain garden and 2 conservation landscape… Read More
2021-08-12 21:02
BIG Changes at Lauren’s Garden Service and Native Plant Nursery!
LGS is excited to announce that we are moving to a new location!
Our offices and nursery are moving to 13554… Read More
2021-07-08 13:30
What’s a cultivar?
One of the most frequent questions that we get asked in the nursery is “are all of your plants native?” The answer to this is that we carry many na… Read More
2021-06-23 17:32
Happy National Pollinator Week!
Supporting pollinators is one of our main goals here at Lauren’s Garden Service & Native Plant Nursery. Native plants support pollinators by providi… Read More
2021-05-11 13:54
Maryland Native Plants for Spring
Tiarella cordifolia
Tiarella cordifolia, Foamflower, is quick-spreading, clumping perennial that makes a great ground cover. Airy, tiny white flowers… Read More
2021-03-30 13:12
Native Plants for Spring in Maryland
Dwarf Crested Iris
Dwarf Crested Iris is fast-spreading. In the early spring it boasts lovely flowers ranging from pale-blue to lavender. It… Read More
2021-02-24 14:30
Native Plants for Winter in Maryland
Coral Bells
Coral bells is a clumping perennial with showy flowers in late spring to early summer. It is commonly used as a ground cover and is to… Read More
2021-02-16 14:30
A Deer Resistant, Shade Tolerant Native Landscape in Columbia, MD
This client needed help figuring out how to update her landscape. She wanted advice on what to keep and what to remove and w… Read More
2021-02-10 14:30
Maryland Native Plants for Winter Interest
Yellow-Twig Dogwood ‘Bud’s Yellow’
Yellow-twig dogwood ‘Bud’s Yellow’ is a lovely addition to a garden for win… Read More
2021-02-08 14:30
A Description of Our Offered Services
When contacting us to request service, it can sometimes be difficult to know which service for which you are asking. Below, you will learn more ab… Read More
2021-02-02 14:30
Contemporary Home Landscape Refreshing in Columbia
These Columbia clients were looking to refresh their front landscape, while keeping a few of their favorite established shrubs and perennia… Read More
2021-01-27 14:30
Native Maryland Plants for Winter
American Holly
American holly is a classic evergreen with an upright, pyramidical habit. It is very tolerant making it a good choice for many landsca… Read More
2021-01-26 14:30
Native Fence Line Garden in Ellicott City, MD
These Ellicott City clients reached out to us after the installation of a new privacy fence left them with a 94’ x 12’ blank canvas… Read More
2021-01-19 14:30
Native Woodland Habitat in Windsor Mill, MD
A client had her pool backfilled and wanted to create a native woodland habitat garden. We selected native plants for deer resistance, part sun an… Read More
2021-01-13 14:30
Native Plants of Maryland for Winter Interest
‘Berry Poppins’ Winterberry
‘Berry Poppins’ Winterberry is a great native plant for winter interest in Maryland. … Read More
2021-01-05 14:30
Front Landscape Revamp in Columbia, MD
For this client in Columbia, we completely overhauled the front landscaping. The client requested an update to her landscape that included deer resista… Read More
2020-12-30 14:30
Native Plants in Maryland for Winter Interest
‘Peppermint Pearl’ Wintergreen
Wintergreen is a creeping, woody evergreen. It is great for a groundcover and woodland garde… Read More
2020-12-22 14:30
A Patio Makeover in Washington, DC
These Washington, D.C. clients wanted to convert the underused space below their townhouse deck into a relaxing haven with a cedar hot tub. They remo… Read More
2020-11-25 18:59
Maryland Native Plants for Fall
‘Gro-low’ Fragrant Sumac
‘Gro-low’ Fragrant Sumac is a deciduous low growing shrub. It will provide lovely fall interest with i… Read More
2020-11-25 18:58
A Flagstone Landscaping Project in Rockville, MD With New Native Shade Landscape to Help with Erosion
This client in Rockville had an area of bare soil where water washed through and grass… Read More
2020-11-18 20:12
Shaded Woodland Garden
A Shaded Woodland Garden located in Columbia, MD
Lauren created a lovely woodland garden plan for this clients’ shady area. She wanted improved curb appeal and a… Read More
2020-11-16 16:00
Maryland Native Plants for Fall Interest
Acer rubrum– Red Maple
The red maple is a beautiful tree for fall interest. This is a medium-sized deciduous tree with rich red foliage in… Read More
2020-11-11 16:31
Native Plants of Maryland for Fall Interest
Arrowwood Viburnum
The arrowwood viburnum is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub. It produces white flowers in the spring which give way to… Read More
2020-10-27 18:56
Native Landscape Design and Installation
Here is a wonderful native landscape design by LGS.
For this home in Towson, MD our team had a wonderful pallet to work with. The client asked… Read More
2020-10-20 20:17
Maryland Native Plants for Fall Interest
‘Henry’s Garnet’ Sweetspire
‘Henry’s Garnet’ Sweetspire, this week’s native plant spotlight, is a beauti… Read More
2020-10-13 19:11
Native Plants That Thrive in Maryland
‘Bluebird’ Smooth Aster
‘Bluebird’ Smooth Aster is robust, upright herbaceous perennial that blooms in September and October… Read More
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