Local Landscaping in Georgetown, DE 19947 - Cortez Landscapes

Standing water often indicates poor drainage, which is common in our local soil. Cortez Landscapes addresses this through earthmoving and regrading to create a gentle slope away from your home and foundation. We can also design and install French drains or dry creek beds to redirect water. Often, the solution combines grading with a new lawn or landscape installation that uses plants suited for wet areas, solving the water issue while improving your yard's health and appearance.

Dying shrubs in Georgetown can result from several factors: poor drainage (root rot), incorrect planting, or local pests and diseases. We start with a diagnosis, checking for signs of disease or insect infestation. Our services include shrub care, specific disease and insect management, and corrective pruning. If needed, we can transplant shrubs to a better location or remove and replace them with species better suited to our local conditions, ensuring they are planted correctly with proper irrigation for long-term health.

Absolutely. Many Georgetown properties need integrated solutions. We frequently combine hardscape construction—like installing a new patio, walkway, or retaining wall—with essential drainage work. For example, we might build a patio with a permeable base or design a retaining wall that includes built-in drainage. Our expertise in landscape construction, grading, and irrigation design allows us to create beautiful, functional outdoor living spaces that also solve underlying water problems, protecting your investment.