PicksByTown
Dover, Delaware · Landscapers

The 4 best landscapers in Dover, DE

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

4 firms ranked Updated October 2026 Also covers Camden, Cheswold, Rodney Village
In a hurry? Get free quotes from screened landscapers → How we rank, and why it's free of paid placement

Dover is Delaware's capital, home to state government, Dover Air Force Base, and Dover International Speedway. Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal maintenance.

We indexed 4 landscapers serving Dover and surrounding neighborhoods, including Capital Park, Dover Air Base area, Camden-Wyoming, Downtown. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the landscapers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 4 landscapers listed for Dover, 3 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 3 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Dover, DE and need a landscaper, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

For landscapers in Dover Own a landscaper business? Get your phone ringing. LeadForge builds done-for-you outreach systems for local service businesses: targeted prospects, AI-drafted emails, live dashboard. Flat monthly pricing. See how it works → Need a landscaper in Dover? Compare free quotes from top-rated landscapers Angi matches you with screened, locally-rated pros. Free, no obligation. Get free quotes →

Run a business that belongs on this page? Add it to PicksByTown.

How we rank landscapers in Dover

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the landscapers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring landscapers in Dover: what the local data says

  • 47% of occupied homes in Dover are owner-occupied, and 40% of homes are single-family detached houses.
  • The typical last spring frost in Dover is around March 28 and the first fall frost around November 18, roughly 235 frost-free days. That window is the planting season for most lawns and beds, and spring slots with good crews fill early.
  • Dover gets about 52 inches of precipitation a year and about 13 inches of snow, and July is typically the wettest month. Drainage and grading problems show up in the wettest month, which is the best time to see where water sits.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Dover, DE, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Landscapers around Dover: what this page found

The longest-established is Kairos Landscaping, 20 years in business by its own account.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Camden (6 ranked), Smyrna (9 ranked), Harrington (6 ranked).

Common questions

Landscapers in Dover: quick answers

How are the landscapers in Dover ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the landscapers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best landscaper in Dover?

Use this list to shortlist two or three landscapers, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a landscaper's license in Delaware?

Licensing in Delaware runs through the Delaware Department of Labor, which registers contractors, and the Division of Professional Regulation, which licenses plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians. Before hiring anyone in Dover, check a general contractor in the Department of Labor contractor registry (contractorregistry.delaware.gov), and a plumber, electrician or HVAC technician in the DELPROS license portal (delpros.delaware.gov). Contractors also carry a Delaware business license. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which landscapers serve Dover?

This page lists Jonny Nichols Landscape Maintenance, Kairos Landscaping, Delaware Landscaping Services Inc. and Michele Green, in ranked order. 3 of the 4 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

When is the best time to book landscapers in Dover?

Going by Dover's own weather records (typical last spring frost around March 28, first fall frost around November 18), the usual windows are from about March 28 into early summer or before July, usually the wettest month in Dover. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

Read our guide
When to schedule every landscaping task (Delaware, PA, NJ timing)

What to look for when hiring a landscaper in Dover

  • Check which Delaware license applies. Delaware licenses some of this work through the Delaware Department of Agriculture, which issues the pesticide business license (for pesticide treatments). Anyone commercially applying fertilizer to more than a quarter acre of turf must be certified by the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission, and anyone applying pesticides must hold a pesticide business license.
  • Written estimates. Any landscaper who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A landscaper who's done work in Capital Park or Dover Air Base area will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular landscapers neighborhoods in Dover

The landscapers on this page serve all of Dover and surrounding areas, including Capital Park, Dover Air Base area, Camden-Wyoming, Downtown. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

Dover Landscapers

Get the top landscapers in Dover delivered to your inbox

When new providers are added or the ranking changes, we’ll let you know. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Related

Other landscapers directories

Landscapers in Bear Bear, DE Landscapers in Bel Air Bel Air, MD Landscapers in Bethany Beach Bethany Beach, DE Landscapers in Bridgeville Bridgeville, DE
More in Dover

Other services in Dover

Roofers in Dover Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and… Plumbers in Dover Plumbers handle water line repair, drain cleaning, fixture… HVAC Contractors in Dover HVAC contractors install, maintain, and repair heating… Electricians in Dover Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting…
Get new posts in your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.