Scuse and Sons Lawncare & Landscaping: Local Landscapers Serving Dover, DE 19904
Dover, DE 19904
Company Profile
Scuse and Sons Lawncare & Landscaping is a full-service, family-owned contractor serving Dover and Kent County. We specialize in transforming properties with comprehensive services, from foundational earthmoving and regrading to the final touches of landscape design and irrigation. We understand local challenges like persistent weed infestations and poor drainage from improper grading. Our approach is holistic: we correct the underlying soil and grade issues that contribute to weeds and water pooling, then build and maintain beautiful, resilient landscapes with proper lawn care, shrub health programs, and expert tree services. From patios and retaining walls to healthy lawns, we build outdoor spaces designed to thrive in Delaware's climate.
Common Questions
How can regrading my property in Dover help with weed problems?
Poor grading often leads to standing water and compacted, unhealthy soil, which creates the perfect environment for weeds to outcompete your grass. Our earthmoving and regrading service corrects drainage issues, ensuring water flows away from your home and foundation. This creates healthier soil conditions for your desired lawn and plants, making them more robust and naturally resistant to weed infestations. It's a foundational fix that makes ongoing maintenance much more effective.
What's included in your landscape maintenance to prevent common local lawn issues?
Our Dover-focused maintenance goes beyond basic mowing. We implement a proactive program that includes proper fertilization to strengthen grass, aeration to relieve soil compaction, and targeted weed control strategies. We also monitor and adjust your irrigation system for optimal watering—a key factor in preventing both weeds and disease. For shrubs and trees, our care includes disease and insect management, as well as strategic pruning, to keep your entire landscape healthy and less susceptible to problems.
Can you build a patio or walkway that also improves my yard's drainage?
Absolutely. When we design and install hardscapes like patios, walkways, or retaining walls in Dover, we always integrate drainage solutions. We use proper base materials and slope installations to direct water flow appropriately, often tying them into French drains or other subsurface systems. This means your new outdoor living space not only adds beauty and function but also actively solves grading and water management issues, protecting your investment and your lawn's health.
Property Service Solutions
- Retaining walls
- Shrub pruning or trimming
- Irrigation construction
- Shrub planting
- Disease management - shrubs
- Greenscape design
- Shrub transplanting
- Shrub care




