Business Details
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Baltimore
Urban Gardens is a full-service landscaping company serving Baltimore and central Maryland. Founded on the principle of blending interior and exterior spaces, we specialize in creative landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Our team of designers, horticulturists, and craftsmen deliver tailored solutions for residential properties, from small gardens to sprawling estates. As a single-source design-build firm, we streamline communication and ensure accountability through every project phase.With certifications in erosion control, pesticide application, and hardscape installation, we combine artistic vision with technical expertise to create enduring outdoor environments. Our nursery allows clients to preview materials, and our maintenance programs preserve the long-term value of every landscape we build.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscaping
Drainage Solutions
Landscape Maintenance
Water Features
Tree Planting
Outdoor Structures
Seasonal Cleanups
Organic Care Programs
Erosion Control
Highlights and features
- We specialize in creative, award-winning landscape designs for Baltimore properties
- Our single-source design-build approach ensures seamless project execution
- Certified professionals with expertise in sustainable landscaping practices
- We operate a production nursery for material preview and quality control
- Proven track record of transforming outdoor spaces into functional living areas
Associations and certifications
- MD Certified Professional Horticulturalists
- MD Certified Pesticide Applicators
- MDE Erosion Control Green Card Certified
- ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute)
- NCMA (National Concrete Masonry Association)
What people say
Professional and responsive
Exceeded our expectations
Creative yet cost effective
Highest quality materials
Finished exactly on schedule
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor environments blending aesthetics and functionality. We begin with site analysis and client consultation to develop master plans that integrate hardscaping, plantings, and water features. Using sustainable practices and native plants, we design spaces that evolve beautifully through seasons while maintaining property value and ecological balance.
Hardscaping
Professional hardscaping transforms outdoor spaces with durable, attractive structures. Our certified team installs retaining walls, patios, walkways, and outdoor kitchens using premium materials like natural stone, brick, and permeable pavers. We follow ICPI and NCMA standards to ensure structural integrity while creating functional living areas that complement your landscape's natural beauty.
Drainage Solutions
Effective drainage solutions prevent water damage and enhance landscape usability. Our MDE-certified team designs and installs comprehensive systems including French drains, swales, and rain gardens. We address erosion control, soil stabilization, and stormwater management to create sustainable landscapes. Services include excavation, soil amendment, and installation of permeable surfaces for long-term property protection.
Landscape Maintenance
Our maintenance programs preserve landscape investments through seasonal care and expert horticultural practices. Certified professionals provide pruning, fertilization, organic care options, and deer management. We offer annual contracts with monthly or quarterly visits, including lighting maintenance, irrigation management, and seasonal color rotation to ensure year-round beauty and plant health.
Water Features
Custom water features enhance landscapes with soothing elements and visual interest. We design and install ponds, waterfalls, and low-voltage lighting systems that highlight architectural details and garden spaces. Our installations integrate seamlessly with existing hardscaping while providing energy-efficient solutions that extend outdoor enjoyment into evening hours.
People
Dean Smouse
Owner & Lead Designer
Dean Smouse brings creative vision and technical expertise to every project, combining artistic design with practical functionality. With years of experience in residential landscaping, he specializes in transforming outdoor spaces into seamless extensions of interior living areas while maintaining ecological balance and sustainability.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Baltimore City and surrounding counties including Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Howard, and Carroll Counties.
Do you offer design consultations?
Yes, we offer one-hour design consultations with a $100 fee that applies toward future services.
Are you certified for pesticide application?
Our team includes MD Certified Pesticide Applicators with expertise in both conventional and organic care methods.
Do you provide maintenance services?
We offer comprehensive maintenance programs including seasonal cleanups, pruning, irrigation management, and organic care options.
What hardscaping materials do you use?
We work with natural stone, brick, permeable pavers, and premium products from EP Henry, Techo-Bloc, and Atlantis Outdoor Cabinetry.
Can I visit your nursery?
Our production nursery is available by appointment for clients to preview plants and materials selected for their projects.
