Landscaping
Landscaping in Hockessin,
Newark & New Castle County, DE.
Mulch refresh, shrub and hedge trimming, bed redesigns, and full planting plans drawn for your specific light and soil. Plants come from local Delaware-area growers, acclimated to our zone, not trucked from three states away.
Plan My Project
Why DLC
Landscaping built for the
yard you already have.
Mulch refresh in the spring, shrub and hedge work through the summer, full bed redesigns in the fall. Every project starts the same way: reading your light, slope, and soil, then planting what will still look right three seasons in.
Designed for your light & soil
Not a catalog plan. Plant choices come from what your yard actually gives them.
Locally sourced plants
From Delaware-area growers, acclimated to our zone, not trucked from three states away.
The crew that planted it, maintains it
Same crew comes back weekly. Nothing gets forgotten or mis-pruned by a stranger.
Honest scope, no surprise add-ons
What’s on the estimate is what you pay. If something changes, you hear it from us first.
FAQ
Frequently Asked
Questions.
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Get a Free QuoteWhen should I refresh my mulch in Delaware?
Early to mid-April once the ground has dried out and nighttime temps stay above 40°F. A 2 to 3-inch layer suppresses weeds, holds moisture, and insulates roots through July heat. Most Newark and Hockessin properties need a refresh every 1 to 2 years. We strip the worn layer back first, never just pile new mulch on old.How much does landscape mulching cost in Delaware?
It depends on how many yards of mulch the beds take and how much edging and cleanup they need. A single front-bed refresh is a quick job; a full property with overgrown beds is a bigger one. We measure on site and quote a real number, never a per-bag estimate over the phone.Do you do landscape design, not just planting?
Yes. Whether it's a single bed refresh in Pike Creek or a full property redesign on a new build in Middletown, we walk the site, read your light and soil, then put a plan on paper before a shovel goes in. Plant choices come from local Delaware-area growers, not trucked in from three states away.When is the best time for a landscape redesign in Delaware?
Spring (April to May) and fall (September to October) are the strongest planting windows in zone 7a. Spring lets roots establish before summer heat; fall gives them eight weeks of cool soil before dormancy. Hardscape work pairs well in either window, we typically plan a project in winter, install in spring or fall.What grows best in shady Delaware yards?
Under tree canopy in Hockessin or Greenville, we lean on fine fescue blends for turf, and hostas, hellebores, ferns, and astilbe in beds. South-facing Wilmington full sun is where we use coneflowers, salvia, ornamental grasses, and the standard NCC tall fescue blend. We won't suggest a plant your light or soil won't support.
