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Ladew Topiary Gardens
Ladew Topiary Gardens is a 22-acre garden estate famous for its whimsical topiary sculptures, historic manor house, and butterfly garden — just south of Harford County in Monkton.
At a Glance
- Size
- 22 acres of themed gardens
- Highlights
- Topiary, butterfly garden, manor
- Family friendly
- Yes — great for kids too
Key Details
Schedule
Open April – October, most days. Check the Ladew site for hours.
Location
Admission
Paid admission; members free.
Parking
Free on-site parking.
About Ladew Topiary Gardens
Ranked among the top topiary gardens in America, Ladew is a popular day-trip for Fallston and Bel Air residents. Fifteen themed gardens surround the manor house, with a butterfly garden, café, and hiking trail as part of the property.
Seasonal events include the Garden Festival, plant sales, and holiday programs.
Video Tour
A short video tour will live here. Drop a YouTube or Vimeo embed into this slot when you have footage of Ladew Topiary Gardens.
Video coming soon
Insider Tips
- The café is a great mid-visit stop — bring a picnic as a backup.
- Late spring peonies and mid-summer roses are the color peaks.