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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

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In business since 1999

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"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"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
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Stansbury Landscaping
4.5(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Very great lawn care service. They replied quickly to my inquiry and they do a fantastic job in mowing my lawn. The edges around my home is great and they are always on time. Highly recommend them."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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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

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In business since 2024

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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 number of bags of topsoil you need depends on the depth you’re filling. The average topsoil is sold in a roughly forty-pound bag, covering 12 square feet at a one-inch depth. Since topsoil is by nature the uppermost layer of soil, you can bet on only needing to fill about 4 to 8 inches of soil depth with it.

Colored mulch can be bad for plants in that it robs them of nitrogen as it depletes the soil to break itself down. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to test your soil to check the nitrogen levels. If the nitrogen levels are low, use fertilizer with extra nitrogen or switch to regular mulch.

Another downside of colored mulch is if it’s heavily contaminated, it can contaminate the soil and damage your plants. To avoid this, look for the MSC certification logo on the mulch bag before purchasing.

Depending on the size of the river rock and the density of your soil, add woven landscape fabric or sand under river rock. The extra layer will ensure your river rock sits evenly and doesn't create puddles or uneven areas throughout the design. In some cases, nothing is necessary beneath river rock, but be sure to speak with a landscaper to keep your landscaping looking sharp.

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.

Before you begin landscaping with rocks, put down a weed barrier or landscape fabric to prevent pesky weeds from poking through. 

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