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Santos Landscaping & Masonry
5.0(
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Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery

Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Carlos from Santos Landscaping did a fabulous job! He is very detail oriented, conscientious, and works very hard. The people that work with him do a great job too. I have hired him to weed, trim, haul away branches, put down mulch and cut grass. I can?t recommend him more highly."
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+12

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin is excellent to work with, great customer service and caring attitude. The entire crew worked quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend them, and plan to call them again for landscaping and mulching in the Spring. This was a fairly large job involving removing large shrubs, trimming trees, stump grinding and removing some fencing. They did a great job!"
Grill
Patio
Response time10 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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New Life Landscaping, LLC
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They worked with me to replace brick sidewalks and a brick patio and install them in increments with my budget. I was so impressed with their work, their work ethic, their honesty, and their professionalism, I decided to take the money out of savings to finish all the work at once. Four men worked 9-hour days to get the job done and it is beautiful."
Landscaping
Design & Installation
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Roland's Lawn Care
4.7(
13
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Mr Milligan and his employee to maintain my property in Seaford now that my husband and I are in our late 70s and need assistance. We are so glad we did. They are friendly, offered suggestions, will check to see if and when lawn will need attention again and are reasonably priced. We are now comfortable in being assured that our lawn will be maintained even during times when we are unable to be there. We highly recommend them."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Boni Landscaping
3.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"They have been excellent. They are very reliable and professional. He is very responsive and communicates well with me. He speaks English and Spanish. I would highly recommend them and I will continue to use their services."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock DeliveryLandscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery - For Business+1 more

Serving Laurel, DE and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Crimson Bay did a beautiful job cleaning up my existing landscaping areas. They took out the old stones & washed them. They pulled up the old plastic & leveled out the ground underneath, removed moss from the concrete wall, added a weed deterrent, laid down new landscaping paper, & put the cleaned stones back & added edging. They were professional, polite, & worked diligently. I thought the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend them."
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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

You should add 1 to 4 inches of mulch, depending on your garden type and needs. Keep in mind that no amount of mulch can completely prevent weeds, but a heavier coverage (closer to 4 inches) can suppress weeds enough that you are only seeing them sprout every few weeks. Finer mulch prevents weeds more effectively than large mulch, so if you’re using mulched leaves or shredded bark, 1 to 2 inches will likely suffice, while 3 to 4 inches is best for larger mulch, like bark chips or straw.

Pea gravel can retain some heat, but it generally stays cooler than materials like concrete, asphalt, or stone pavers. Lighter-colored pea gravel reflects more sunlight and tends to stay cooler, while darker-colored gravel can absorb heat and become warmer to the touch.

Shredded hardwood black mulch and red mulch are the two best types of mulch for landscaping purposes. They last a few seasons, look nice in your yard, and are affordable (about $40 or less per cubic yard). Contact your mulch delivery pro to discuss which mulch type works best for your needs.

It is generally not recommended to put topsoil over new grass seed. A thick layer can suffocate the seedlings by preventing sunlight, water, and oxygen from reaching them. The seeds only need about a quarter-inch of soil for protection. If you want to protect the seeds, a better alternative is to apply a thin layer of organic matter, such as straw mulch or hay.

Pea gravel consists of many small, rounded stones that, unsurprisingly, kind of resemble peas. They range in size from 1/8 to 3/8 of an inch. Higher-end products might be a little more uniform and have fewer jagged rocks in the mix.

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