Gardening Services in Dover, New Hampshire
From the shaded neighborhoods along the Cochecho River to the breezy yards near Willand Pond, Dover is a city that values its gardens. Seacoast Gardener provides thoughtful, hands-on gardening services for Dover homeowners who want to maintain healthy, thriving gardens that reflect the city’s coastal character and seasonal beauty.
Cultivating Dover’s charm — one beautiful garden at a time.
Gardening with Dover’s Local Landscape
Dover’s coastal-inland balance creates ideal growing conditions for many perennials, flowering shrubs, and ornamental trees. The city sits within USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, offering a long growing season with moderate rainfall.
Soils in Dover vary — rich loam along the rivers, sandy soils near Bellamy, and heavier clay pockets inland. Our gardening approach adapts to each site, improving soil health with compost and matching plants to the right exposure and moisture level.
Town Office: Dover City Hall, 288 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820
Local residents can use the Dover Recycling Center at 265 Mast Road for composting and yard waste disposal. We often recommend using local compost to nourish Dover gardens and improve soil structure naturally.
Our Gardening Services in Dover
Seasonal Clean-Ups
We remove leaves, dead growth, and debris each spring and fall to prepare your garden for the season ahead. Our clean-ups rejuvenate garden beds and encourage new growth.
Weeding & Bed Care
We hand-weed and edge your garden beds to maintain a tidy, attractive look while protecting soil and roots. Regular weeding keeps your plants healthy and strong.
Pruning & Shrub Care
We prune shrubs and ornamentals for balance, health, and beauty — trimming spring bloomers after flowering and shaping other shrubs during their dormant season.
Mulching & Soil Improvement
We apply high-quality mulch and local compost to enrich soil, lock in moisture, and prevent weeds. Organic mulch supports root health and creates a polished finish.
Garden Design & Planting
We design and plant gardens that match Dover’s environment — combining native plants, hardy perennials, and coastal-tolerant species that bloom beautifully from spring through fall.
Practical Gardening Tips for Dover
Add compost or organic matter each spring to improve Dover’s variable soils.
Maintain 2–3 inches of mulch for weed control and moisture retention.
Prune spring-flowering shrubs after they bloom, not in fall.
Water deeply during dry stretches, especially for newly planted beds.
Leave ornamental grasses standing through winter for texture and wildlife shelter.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Once a year in spring is ideal. Maintain a 2–3 inch layer of organic mulch to protect roots and keep weeds under control.
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Yes. Seacoast Gardener provides year-round care for Dover gardens — from spring planting and summer upkeep to fall clean-ups and winter prep.
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Yes. Compost from Dover’s Recycling Center is an excellent local resource for enriching garden soil, improving texture, and boosting fertility naturally.
Call Seacoast Gardener in Dover
Keep your Dover garden flourishing with expert, hands-on care. Call Seacoast Gardener at (603) 770-5072 to schedule your garden consultation or seasonal visit.
We proudly serve Dover, Madbury, Durham, Barrington, Exeter, Rye, Portsmouth, and North Hampton.