Old Country Gardens | Expert Landscapers in Wilmington, DE
414 Wilson Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Common Questions
What types of plants and services can I find at Old Country Gardens?
As a full-service nursery established in 1970, we offer a wide selection of outdoor and indoor plants including trees, annuals, perennials, evergreens, flowering shrubs, roses, herbs, and vegetables. Our services cover everything from landscape design and construction to ongoing maintenance, tree care, shrub services, irrigation, and lawn care. We also carry gardening accessories, mulches, stones, pottery, and have a gift shop with seasonal decorations.
How does Old Country Gardens address common Wilmington landscaping issues like mulch bed weeds and soil compaction?
For mulch bed weeds, we provide proper mulching techniques using quality materials that suppress weeds while retaining moisture. Our shrub care services include regular maintenance to prevent weed establishment. For soil compaction—common in Wilmington's clay-heavy soils—we offer earthmoving and regrading services to improve drainage, along with soil amendments and aeration recommendations. Our landscape maintenance programs include ongoing monitoring to address these issues before they become problematic.
Do you offer comprehensive landscape design and installation services?
Yes, we provide complete landscape services from initial design through construction and ongoing maintenance. Our design services include creating functional outdoor spaces tailored to Wilmington's climate, while our installation team handles landscape construction, greenscape development, and proper planting of trees and shrubs. We also offer irrigation design and installation to ensure your landscape thrives with efficient water use.
Key Services
- Irrigation design services
- Shrub planting
- Gardening
- Shrub care
- Shrub pruning or trimming
- Shrub removal
- Design services
Company Overview
Old Country Gardens is a family-owned nursery and landscaping business serving Wilmington, DE since 1970. With deep roots in the community, we specialize in transforming local properties through expert horticultural services, from landscape design and installation to ongoing maintenance. Our 3¼-acre property features a large greenhouse stocked with trees, annuals, perennials, evergreens, herbs, and vegetables, along with a gift shop offering seasonal decorations and international gifts. We understand Wilmington's specific gardening challenges, including mulch bed weeds and soil compaction, and provide practical solutions tailored to our region's climate and soil conditions.
























