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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 most important part of preparing the ground for an above ground pool is leveling. Your above ground pool must rest on a completely level surface or it can collapse. Make sure you also remove grass and debris that could puncture the liner. This includes things like vegetation, rocks, twigs, and roots.

Yes, you need to use landscape fabric under your rubber mulch. Rubber mulch doesn’t decompose, so putting landscape fabric down can work as a barrier between your mulch and soil, preventing your mulch from mixing with your soil and leaching chemicals like aluminum, cadmium, and copper into it. Also, since weeds can occasionally get through rubber mulch, using landscape fabric as a second form of protection can increase its effectiveness. 

Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you build a house. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.

To prepare your yard for river rocks, smaller rocks may require laying landscape fabric to keep the stones from sinking into the ground while encouraging proper water drainage. You should also clear the land of weeds and larger boulders and, in some cases, test the density of the soil to ensure it can handle the weight.

The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: 

  • Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. 

  • Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.

  • Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.

  • Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.

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