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Shuba's Landscape, LLC
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallDesigner - Landscape+2 more

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jordan and his crew were awesome in getting our homes landscaping vision complete and come to life. He is knowledgeable, reliable and has fair pricing for the job. If you have any landscaping needs then Shuba’s Landscaping is the only company to call."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Reynaldo Perez Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I couldn't be happier with the landscaping work that was done, they completely transformed my front garden with new bushes and a wonderful design. they were professional, on time and so courteous. I would definitely reach out with any other projects I need in the future."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Shoreline Masonry
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Landscape Curbing - InstallLandscape Curbing - Install - For Business

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The truth is, there really is no such thing as a 100% deer-proof plant. Deer will decimate even the prickliest flora if they’re hungry enough. However, there are plenty of beautiful plants that deer don’t necessarily enjoy. These include thistles, wisteria vines, sword ferns, and beautyberries.

Deer are herbivores, and they love vegetable gardens as much as Peter Rabbit. If you don’t want to fence in your entire property, consider creating an attractive raised-bed veggie garden with mesh fencing around it to keep out deer and other critters.

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

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