
Jack Kelly's Landscape and Tree
Excellence by design

Est. 1980
Find out why homeowners have trusted Jack Kelly's Landscaping for over 45 years!
Family owned. Licensed & insured. Free estimates.
Custom Patios and Walkways, Retaining Walls, and Outdoor Living Spaces in Hockessin, Greenville, and Newark
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All soft spots will be excavated
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Once all of the soil is removed, the soil below that gets tamped down
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Chunky aggregate gets added into the hole and then tamped
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Medium sized aggregate is added then tamped again
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Finally a layer of stone dust is added and flattened with the vibratory plate

Whether you hire us to install a patio, walkway, driveway, sidewalk, decorative wall, retaining wall, or pool decking: The end result is dependent entirely upon the base. A poor base will cause every project to fail, no matter how beautiful. That is why we go to great lengths to ensure your base is strong and that your project will last a lifetime.
We specialize in large scale outdoor projects that elevate property value and create long term durability.
Contact us now and schedule your free estimate!
Watch our machines in action!



Watch our Skid steer tear through the old blacktop to expose the poor base/ foundation underneath.

This is our tamper, the muscle behind each tightly packed base

This is our vibratory plate, the equally important finishing machine
Watch us transform this average looking front yard into something spectacular!
















Before construction

Before construction

Final Result

Before construction
Frequently Asked Questions About Wall Installation in Newark & Hockessin
Q: What kind of walls do you design? A: We install retaining walls, decorative walls, bed walls, seating walls, as well as Belgium block bed edgers.
Q: Can retaining walls help with sloped yards? A: Yes. Retaining walls help manage elevation changes and improve usable outdoor space.
Q: Can drainage be included with wall projects? A: Yes. Drainage improvements may be incorporated when needed. And we often recommend addressing drainage concerns during a wall consultation
Q: Do you match walls to existing patios or landscapes? A: Yes. Walls can often be integrated into preexisting landscaping and hardscaping.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paver Patio Installations in Wilmington:
Q: Do you install front walkways and entrances? A: Yes. We build front entrances, walkways, steps, and connecting outdoor spaces.
Q: Do you help with design ideas? A: Yes. We work with homeowners to develop layouts and designs that fit both the home and the stylistic tastes of our clients.
Q: Can patios be combined with landscaping? A: Yes. Many projects include landscaping, lighting, walls, drainage improvements, and new plantings.