Scientific Plant Service

Innovators in sound environmental lawn and landscape health, our thorough range of green care extends from your lawn and trees to ornamental shrubs and aquatic plants. Make yourself comfortable; read through the rest of our information, including our vast library of lawn, tree and shrub research. Did you know that a healthy landscape adds 7 to 15 percent to your home's value? That it brings a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent when selling your home? As the 'go-to' source in landscape healthcare, our certified specialists and licensed arborists create a custom care program for your landscape's specific needs.

Homeowners and commercial clients of Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford, and Carroll counties have been entrusting Scientific Plant Service (SPS) with their lawns, trees and shrub care for more than half a century. Most people like the fact that we're a little long in the tooth when it comes to taking care of their lawn and landscape. Founded by Frank J. Burke, SPS was originally a full-service company that provided service in landscape maintenance including mowing and arboriculture. Current ownership has streamlined the operation to focus more on full-service lawn, tree and plant healthcare.

From aquatic environments and athletic fields to deer and mole control, SPS has services tailored specifically for your lawn and landscape. Our exacting standards do not have room for a 'one size fits all' approach to your turf and tree healthcare. If your lawn is less green than it could be or your shrubs have been infected with bagworm, we will address those specific issues with you and examine the rest of your property for any potential problems.

Landscape plantings, trees and shrubs, add significant value to your home. Our geographic area hosts numerous insect pests and diseases that can be fatal to plants when not monitored and controlled. SPS's ornamental plant protection program addresses nutrition, insect control and winter protection.

In early 1957, Frank J. Burke, a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in Entomology, incorporated Scientific Plant Service in the state of Maryland. In the beginning we were full service Arborists specializing in the care of shade trees and ornamental shrubs. These services included pruning and removal of shade and ornamental trees along with custom pesticide applications for trees, shrubs and industrial vegetation control. The 60's were instrumental in setting the standard to which we practice today.