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We all sleep a little better at night knowing that our house is safe and secure, which is why we are here to share some illuminating information on how outdoor...

Potential home buyers form their first impression of a home from its curb appeal. Yet often a home’s outdoor landscaping is overlooked, or underdone, in the preparation for the sales...

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Did you know that it is possible to have both a beautiful garden and a happy dog? Just make sure your landscaping matches your pet’s habits and the aesthetics of...

The summer is officially here, that means backyard BBQ’s and spending time outside. What better way to enjoy some time outside than with a fire pit and roasting some s’mores...

Urban Gardens is a multidisciplinary landscape design/build firm and retail nursery that serves the greater Baltimore area. At Urban Gardens, you can expect to find landscape designers, horticulturists and gardeners...

It’s up to you to keep your plants alive and thriving. Urban Gardens provides a one-year guarantee on plantings supplied and installed by us, with exceptions noted in our Conditions...

Photo/Illustration: Beverly Colgan No one sets out to subject their tree to a slow and painful death. But many of the “helpful” things we do to our trees are actually...

Surefire investments in some standout varieties When choosing a tree, it’s important to make sure it is a four-season performer.   And a tree should be largely pest- and disease-free...

Take advantage of fading foliage to create a stunning fall garden Fall color is often the result of leaves turning before they drop, a benefit all enjoy but few use...

Ideas for steep slopes and hillsides must consider erosion control as well as design The methods of landscaping steep slopes and hillsides must simply address creative ways to hold the...

As a homeowner, it’s important to consider your landscape’s maintenance in the fall.  Fall landscape prep plays a pivotal roll in how well your yard bounces back next spring, and...