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Top-Rated Mulch and topsoil pros in Dover - Updated Nov 2026

Packard Lawn Care
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Larry Packard is a professional in every way. He is careful to make sure everything looks good and careful not to miss anything. He is extremely well spoken and business like. He will do a great job for you at a reasonable price. I will continue to use him. Dr. Bill Roberts"
Recovery home overgrowth
Recovery home overgrowth
Recovery home overgrowth
Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
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Kings Turf Solutions
5.0(
18
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Aaron was very professional, prompt and efficient my lawn was a mess he came an rescued it I had no grass growing it was all dead Aaron came in and revived it and I had beautiful grass growing in a couple of weeks. If you want a beautiful and well maintained lawn please give him a call"
Weekly mowing
Weekly mowing
Weekly mowing
Weekly mowing
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East Coast Patios
4.6(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We decided to commit with East Coast Patios after seeing their work at a good friends home. Our friends only have the best contractors for their home improvements. We were able to choose any texture, color and shape of the pavers displayed in the catalogue at the same price. The cost of the entire project was competitive and included managing any obstacles such as moving sprinkler heads and underground down spout extensions. The cold weather conditions did not matter as Juan and Gregorio stayed on schedule to recreate our front porch and lay down the path to our newly erected trash/recycling storage shed. We have a durable and attractive front door patio, a path with garden border and bin storage that adds curb appeal and utility to our home."
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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

The amount of soil you’ll need around your foundation depends on a variety of factors, but in general, you want a 6-inch decline over the first 10 feet extending out from your foundation. How much soil it will take to achieve that will depend on the current grade of the yard, how much foundation is exposed, and the size of your home.

Durable materials suited for climate include aluminum for coastal areas or composite wood in varying environments for durability and minimal upkeep.

Gravel driveways require regular maintenance because the material can shift over time. Routine tasks include raking the gravel to ensure an even layer, filling in ruts or low spots, and removing debris, especially after storms. You should also add fresh gravel as needed to prevent potholes, remove weeds by hand or with an herbicide, and occasionally spray the driveway with water to reduce dust.

Periodically, you may need to grade and level the entire driveway, which is often done every few years. Any refilled potholes should be compacted; for excessive dust, you can use a mechanical compactor. To minimize future maintenance, ensure the land is properly graded before installation and consider laying down landscaping fabric to help keep the gravel in place. In areas with heavy rain, reinforcing the edges can help prevent erosion. Additionally, it's best to avoid using a snowplow on a gravel driveway during the winter.

Stump grindings are usually safe to use in soil, but in some cases, it’s not recommended. Wood chips in particular can bind nitrogen in the soil, which will make it difficult for grass to grow. That’s why it’s important to remove most wood chips and use healthy garden soil if you want to cover the stump spot with grass. Large wood chips may attract beetles and could encourage the growth of fungi when they decay, so you may want to remove them when using the grindings.

Food-grade diatomaceous earth is a natural product that comes from diatoms—fossilized aquatic organisms from tens of millions of years ago. Food-grade diatomaceous earth is considered "natural," while pool or filter-grade diatomaceous earth has been treated and transformed to have higher crystalline silica content.

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