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AG Construction
4.9(
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Alex is a very hard worker but beyond that he is a very well self taught hard landscape architect . He is creative and inspiring. I initially hired him to put up a fence. He did such a great job I hired him to redo my pond. It came out beautifully. I then hired him to redo my poolâ s patio area and erect a small brick barrier between the flower beds and the patio and once again it was beautifully done. He also put in two walkways that charmingly meander through the forest behind the pool house. We are now planning to put in a bocce court . On a scale of one to ten Alex is a twelve. I highly recommend him. PS his prices are very competitive so much so that he was the low bidder on these projects. He is the best landscape architect I have ever hired and a great guy to work with."
Fencing
Fence
Fence
Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Saints Property Solutions, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Santos installed exterior lighting and fixed a ceiling fan light for us. We highly recommend Santos for his prompt, courteous and professional service at reasonable rates. He offers a variety of services so we plan to call on him for future projects."
Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Lattanzio Electrical Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He had scheduled me for between 10:00-2:00, so I took off from work. By 1:15 I hadn't heard, so I texted him. Said all his jobs were running late, but he still hoped/planned to come that day. Ended up being 4:30 by the time he got that. I am very happy that he didn't reschedule, but when you take a whole day because they say 10-2, it's pretty disappointing. Also, I think $525 for 1 hour's work and 2 inexpensive LED fixtures was very overpriced. The quality of work was very good though."
total rewire
total rewire
total rewire
Running underground wire on a horse farm
Runing underground wire on a horse farm

+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won’t stay in place.

You should avoid planting grass, shrubs, plants, and trees in freezing temperatures, as the ground can get frozen and become too hard for proper root growth. It’s best to plant in the fall to allow your plants to establish root systems before the first frost. Landscaping when the average temperature in your area is between 50 and 60 degrees will usually deliver the best results.

Environmental considerations include native plant selection, wildlife habitation, erosion prevention measures, and managing water runoff patterns to protect the lakefront ecosystem.

Grass is the most popular and safest option for planting over a septic drain field, but you can also plant small flowering plants and other lightweight plants that don’t have woody or deep roots. Avoid trees and bushes within 10 feet of the field, as the woody roots can crack the perforated pipes. You should also avoid planting vegetable or fruit gardens over your drain field, as a leak from the pipes could contaminate the soil and put anyone who eats the produce at risk.

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