by Lauren's Garden Service | Jul 8, 2021
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 native ‘straight species’ and a variety of native cultivars, or ‘nativars’. The straight...
by Lauren's Garden Service | Jun 23, 2021
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 providing food and habitat. Here are some of our tricks and favorite plants to...
by Lauren's Garden Service | May 11, 2021
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 situated on ling stamens appear in spring. The foliage remains green throughout...
by Lauren's Garden Service | Mar 30, 2021
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’s low-growing habit makes for a great ground cover. It does well in shade as well...
by Lauren's Garden Service | Feb 24, 2021
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 tolerant of dry soils situations. The foliage has a wonderful texture and it’s...
