The 6 best landscapers in Milford, 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.
Milford straddles the Kent-Sussex line on the Mispillion River, a small Delaware city with a strong trades economy. Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal maintenance.
We indexed 6 landscapers serving Milford and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, Riverwalk. 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 6 landscapers listed for Milford, 6 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 6 publish a phone number and 6 have their business name confirmed on their own website.
If you live in Milford, 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.
Sequoia Landscaping, Inc
In their words
Looking for a hardscaping contractor in Rehoboth Beach, DE? We install patios, walkways, outdoor kitchens, and retaining walls with free estimates.
ShearerForce Services
In their words
ShearerForce Services | Expert Hardscaping and Landscaping to transform your landscape.
Alex Landscaping LLC
In their words
Transform your outdoor space with our professional landscaping services. We offer landscape irrigation services and more to enhance your property.
Designscapes
In their words
Outdoor maintenance services, including lawn care, irrigation, hardscaping, and landscaping in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
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How we rank landscapers in Milford
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.
Hiring landscapers in Milford: what the local data says
- 17% of the homes in Milford were built in 2010 or later. Newer lots often start with graded fill and little established planting, so soil prep is usually part of the job.
- 51% of occupied homes in Milford are owner-occupied, and 57% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The typical last spring frost in Milford is around March 26 and the first fall frost around November 20, roughly 239 frost-free days. That window is the planting season for most lawns and beds, and spring slots with good crews fill early.
- Milford gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year and about 12 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 Milford, DE, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.
Landscapers around Milford
Nearby directories for the same trade: Lincoln (6 ranked), Harrington (6 ranked), Camden (6 ranked).
Landscapers in Milford: quick answers
How are the landscapers in Milford 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 Milford?
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 Milford, 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 Milford?
This page lists Green Day Lawns, Sequoia Landscaping, Inc, ShearerForce Services, Sullivans Landscaping & Maintenance, Alex Landscaping LLC and Designscapes, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.
When is the best time to book landscapers in Milford?
Going by Milford's own weather records (typical last spring frost around March 26, first fall frost around November 20), the usual windows are from about March 26 into early summer or before July, usually the wettest month in Milford. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.
What to look for when hiring a landscaper in Milford
- 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 Downtown or Riverwalk will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.
Popular landscapers neighborhoods in Milford
The landscapers on this page serve all of Milford and surrounding areas, including Downtown, Riverwalk. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.
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