Its Time to Mulch

When purchasing your mulch we have many options to choose from.  There are 5 different types available all have a different purposes depending on what you are trying to achieve.

Why Mulch?
- To retain moisture in the soil
- Inhibits weed growth
- Controls Soil Temperature

Time of the Year to Mulch.
- Early Spring 1 - 3 inches of mulch should be installed
- Fall to refresh the beds and to protect the plants from frost

Available Options
- Dyed Mulch, is generally purchased for visual impact.  Dyed Mulch sometimes has to be removed from season to season because the dye slows the decomposing process.  To much Mulch will suffocate your plants.
- Non-Dyed Mulch will break down faster adding nutrients into the soil as they decompose at a faster rate than the dyed mulches.  They are a better option if you are trying to increase your soils PH balance.

** You should always take in account the types of plants you have and what they need to flourish.**

Leaf Mulch

Mulch Bins at Delaware Hardscape

Meet the Contractor

We wanted to take the time to thank Louis from Wright Interlocking Patterns, Inc. for choosing DHS as his paver provider.

Louis has been in business for 10 years with 20 years experience.  Wright Interlocking will design and build your outdoor living space, they do pavers, stone & lighting in PA & DE.  If you are interested in what Wright Interlocking could do for you, contact Louis at 302.286.1265.

Why Seal Your Hardscapes?

Sealing your hardscape surfaces helps resist stains like oil, dirt and grease.  Sealing also protects materials from UV rays caused by the sun.  Make sure to purchase a penetrating sealer to get down in the voids. You can purchase sealers that will enhance the color of the product or ones that will just keep it muted.  Do you have a fungus problem?  You can purchase sealers that have an anti-fungal formula to cut down on that mossy growth as well.

Before Sealer Added

After Sealer Added

When sealing your product make sure you clean the surface first.  If you do not clean the surface you could potentially lock in dirt.  You can wait to seal if you wish, maybe need to bring your patio or walk back to life.

Check out the manufacture we carry and the line of products available for sealing.  Always be sure to follow the instructions provided.

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photos provided by SEK Surebond

Hardscape Sale

At our Wilmington, DE yard we always have a clearance section available.  You can find random pavers, stone and wall products at an inexpensive rate.  New for 2016 Delaware Hardscape will also be offering a consistent sale area.  Currently we have CST & Belgard pavers and wall products 25% off.  We also have pattern full color 1-1/2" flagstone $1.00 off per square foot.  The discount does only apply to what is available in the yard.  If you get creative you can have a wonderful project at just a fraction of the price. 

Hardscape materials can run you from $2.50 a square foot to $8.00 a square foot.  On a 400 square foot patio you would be looking at $1,000 - $3,200 just for the materials you see on the surface.  Our sale rates get you paver materials any where from $800 to $2,400 for 400 square feet.