Spring
- Focus
- Fast growth as soil warms. Weekly mowing begins, and lawns are checked for winter damage.
- Add-ons to consider
- Spring cleanup, a first fertilizer round and weed prevention.
Mowing, edging and trimming on a set schedule for homes in Wilmington, Newark, Hockessin, Middletown and Greenville. Add fertilization, aeration and cleanups when your lawn needs them.
Tell us a little about your yard. We’ll reply within one business day.
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Every visit covers the work that keeps a Delaware lawn even and clean: mowing at the right height for your grass type, crisp edges along walks, drives and beds, trimming around fences and trees, and blowing clippings off hard surfaces.
Cool-season turf grows hard in spring and fall and slows in July and August. Your schedule follows that rhythm instead of treating every week the same.
Use this table to see what each visit covers, how often we normally come, and which services we price separately.
| Service | What it covers | Typical timing in Delaware | Included or add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mowing | Cut to the right height for tall fescue, bluegrass or ryegrass lawns | Weekly in spring and early fall, weekly or bi-weekly in summer | Included every visit |
| Edging | Clean lines along walks, drives and bed edges | Every visit | Included every visit |
| Trimming | String trimming around fences, trees, posts and other obstacles | Every visit | Included every visit |
| Blow-off | Clippings cleared from walks, patios and drives | Every visit | Included every visit |
| Fertilization and weed control | Seasonal treatment rounds. See lawn fertilization and weed control | Spring through fall rounds | Add-on |
| Aeration and overseeding | Core aeration and new seed to thicken turf. See aeration and overseeding | Early fall is the main window, spring is secondary | Add-on |
| Spring and fall cleanups | Leaf removal, debris and bed cleanup. See seasonal cleanups | Spring and late fall | Add-on |
| Beds, shrubs and mulch | Weeding, pruning and mulch. See landscape maintenance | Through the growing season | Add-on |
We do not post one-size prices because lawns differ. These four things set your estimate.
The total mowed area, not the whole property. Beds and wooded areas are measured separately.
Weekly service is planned more efficiently than occasional visits.
Slopes, tight gates, fences and obstacles add time to every visit.
Fertilization, aeration, overseeding, cleanups and bed work are quoted on top of mowing.
“I have used Green Acres since 2016 for mowing and landscaping. My lawn is a steep hill and the staff does an amazing job.”
Most cool-season lawns in northern Delaware grow fastest in spring and early fall, so weekly mowing fits those months. In the heat of midsummer growth slows and many lawns do well on a bi-weekly schedule. We set the schedule with you after we see the property, then adjust it as the season changes.
Cool-season grasses such as tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass do best at roughly 3 to 4 inches. Taller grass shades the soil, holds moisture and crowds out weeds. Cutting no more than one third of the blade in a single visit keeps the lawn from stressing, which is why we avoid scalping.
Yes. Each mowing visit covers the mow itself, edging along walks, drives and beds, string trimming around fences, trees and other obstacles, and blowing clippings off hard surfaces. Fertilizing, weed control, aeration, overseeding and bed work are add-ons that we quote separately so you only pay for what you want.
Four things drive the price: the size of the mowed area, how often we visit, terrain such as slopes and tight gates, and any add-ons. A flat quarter-acre lot costs less to maintain than a sloped lot with many beds. We give a written estimate after looking at your yard.
Yes. We serve Wilmington, Newark, Hockessin, Middletown and Greenville, along with nearby New Castle County communities. Tell us your address on the quote form and we will confirm that your property is on a current route and propose a start date.
Treatment programs for turf and plants.
See Treatments
Beds, shrubs, mulch and seasonal care.
See Bed Care
Thicken turf in the early fall window.
See Aeration
Leaf removal and spring and fall cleanup.
See CleanupsWe work in Wilmington, Newark, Hockessin, Middletown and Greenville, plus nearby New Castle County neighborhoods.
Managing an HOA or business property? See commercial landscaping.
Tell us about your property and we’ll get back to you with a plan and a transparent estimate. No pressure, no obligation.
Tell us a little about your yard. We’ll reply within one business day.
🔒 Your info stays private. We never share contact details.
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.