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Avatar for Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
4.9(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingSod - Install+7 more

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design did an excellent job re-sodding my lawn. The team was very professional and answered all of my questions. I am very pleased with the services I received and will be using them in the near future for additional landscaping. I highly recommend Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design."
Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living
Outoor Living
Flagstone
Walkway Steps

+46

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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PROGREEN LANDSCAPING, LLC
4.9(
16
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpSod - Install+1 more

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose and his team are fantastic. They have maintained our lawn for the last five years and always go above and beyond. We have also hired them for mulching, planting, and other landscaping needs. They even installed a set of walkways on our property and did a beautiful job. I would trust Jose with any yard project, large or small."
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greenstone Gardens
4.8(
22
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingRetaining Wall - InstallLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience with Greenstone Gardens to install a small paver wall along the walkway to my house. Mark was so easy to work with. He worked around my schedule to provide an estimate, discussed the project with me, provided a very reasonable estimate, scheduled and performed the work promptly. Our wall is a vast improvement on what it was and I would be happy to recommend Greenstone Gardens to friends and family."
Devon Stone Patio
Existing Concrete Before
E.P. Henry Old Towne Cobble Walkway
Overview of Patio
Driveway Before

+36

Response time1 day
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Landscaping
4.9(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very polite and great communication from the beginning. Was provided a very reasonable price. They came out the very next day and were done within a few hours. I needed a professional to address all the weeds I had growing and they did a great job. Would certainly hire again"
Limpieza completa
Limpieza completa
Limpieza completa
cutting service
cutting service

+19

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Common features in lakefront landscaping projects include native and water-tolerant plants, stone paths, docks or piers, seating areas, and erosion control solutions to create a harmonious integration with the waterfront setting.

The average cost for landscaping is around $3,500, but prices can range from as low as $200 for simple DIY projects to $14,000 or more for extensive work. Several factors influence the final price, including your geographic location, yard size, project scope, chosen materials, site preparation, and the type of landscaping involved. Professional landscaper labor costs typically range from $50 to $100 per hour.

For a smaller budget, you can focus on softscaping projects like adding mulch, flowers, and shrubs, which might only cost a few hundred dollars if you do the work yourself. A budget of around $5,000 could cover projects like a simple patio, new plants and tree trimming, or a water feature. More extensive hardscaping projects, such as pergolas, patios, and walkways, can push the budget to $14,000 or more. For example, a flower bed installation averages between $800 and $3,000, while landscape lighting installation can cost from $2,000 to $6,000.

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.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

The best size rock for your landscaping depends on the design, as different boulders serve different purposes. If you want to group boulders to create a natural-looking cluster, you’ll need a range of sizes. Otherwise, here are some suggestions:

  • Small boulders (smaller than 12 inches across): Best for landscape edging and fire pits 

  • Medium boulders (12–24 inches): Best for retaining walls and water features

  • Large boulders (more than 24 inches): Best as standalone landscaping features, steps, or walkways.

Of course, you can mix and match sizes to create a unique display.

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