Choose the right stone for patios, walks, steps and walls.
Green Acres works with flagstone, granite, limestone and boulders across Wilmington and New Castle County. Compare stone types and see where natural stone fits in your yard.
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Natural stone is a material, not a single project. Each piece has its own color, pattern and texture, and it can form patios, walks, steps, walls and focal points. This page helps you choose a stone and see where it fits.
Green Acres sets natural stone in Wilmington, DE and New Castle County. Pick a project below, or ask us to compare stone with pavers for your yard.
| Stone | Look | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstone | Flat, irregular pieces in earth tones | Patios, walkways, stepping stones, steps |
| Granite | Dense, speckled, hard-wearing | Steps, walls, accents |
| Limestone | Softer, lighter tones | Patios, walls, borders |
| Boulders | Large natural rock | Focal points, bed borders, rustic walls |
Boulders add authenticity and character to a landscape. They are weather-resistant and require little upkeep. Use them as focal points, to define bed borders, or to build rugged retaining walls and steps. Because each boulder is unique in shape and color, we handle placement carefully, often with equipment.
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We work with flagstone, granite and limestone, along with boulders for walls and features. Flagstone suits patios and walks, granite is dense and hard-wearing, and limestone has a softer, lighter look. We help you choose based on use, color and budget.
Natural stone has unique color and texture and a high-end look, but it usually costs more and takes more labor to install. Pavers are uniform, widely available and easy to repair. Both last when set on a proper base. See our patio page for a side-by-side comparison.
Regular sweeping and rinsing handle most dirt, and an occasional deeper cleaning removes moss or stains. Sealing is optional, but it can help resist staining on some stone types. We recommend a cleaning and sealing approach based on the stone used in your project.
Boulders make focal points, define bed borders, form rugged retaining walls and create informal steps. Each one is unique in shape and color, so placement matters, and larger boulders need equipment. We plan access and placement so the finished feature looks natural in the landscape.
Stone type, thickness and size, the area covered, installation method, base preparation, delivery, and how much cutting and fitting is needed all affect price. Boulder work depends on boulder size and the machines needed to move and place them. We quote after a site visit.
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Our crews run out of 978 S Market St in Wilmington and serve homes, HOAs and businesses across northern Delaware.
Green Acres has cared for lawns and properties around Wilmington since 1998. We offer all-inclusive landscape maintenance packages so you can be sure your property is looking its best all year long!
Using our years of creative experience to achieve beauty is what sets us apart. Landscape material that is healthy, well-branched, and well-formed is used to create the best first impression.
