Soil health is one of the little understood aspects of residential landscapes for a very simple reason. Everything is happening quietly beneath the surface. In fact, just as plant professionals go to the soil to get to the root of plant problems, you may wish […]
Read MoreYear-Round Property Plan Some home and business owners believe that their lawn is a one-season responsibility, and that season is usually summer. They spend some time cutting the grass, pulling some weeds, putting down a bit of mulch, and then realize that their grass doesn’t […]
Read MoreThe rising temperatures in the spring means that cabin fever is over and all of your neighbors will be coming outside to work in their yards and gardens. While mowing and fertilizing your lawn probably isn’t the first thing you’ll tackle, we have some ideas […]
Read MoreImagine your kids playing Frisbee, your friends coming over for a BBQ, and the family dog running around in your backyard. What does your lawn look like? Is it lush, green and weed free? Lawns create a peaceful place full of natural beauty that […]
Read MoreThroughout the year, there are a few reasons to prune shrubs such as to maintain the size, improve its appearance, or remove dead wood. All of these purposes are beneficial to keep a plant healthy year after year. However, late winter is a wonderful window […]
Read MoreIt you have recently built a new home, you’re excited about settling into your new place as soon as possible. New construction means that you have made an investment in your home and property.
Read MoreYour fall/spring lawn care should include several important elements, including aeration, overseeding, and composting.
Read MorePlenty of homeowners have tried to take lawn care into their own hands. People often say, “It’s just the grass—what could I do wrong?” Unfortunately, that kind of care could actually harm
Read MoreHomeowners often believe that the secret to a beautiful, green lawn is fertilizer. Of course, there are many other components involved to produce a lawn that’s the envy of the neighborhood, but fertilizer plays a big part.
Read MoreWe sometimes have homeowners ask us the best way to aerate this lawn in the spring and fall—should they use a professional, reliable lawn care service, or should the try to aerate themselves? This is what we tell them: Aeration provides several important benefits that […]
Read MoreSome homeowners believe that the cost of a hiring a full-service lawn and landscaping company will be prohibitive, and they instead try to do everything themselves. That may cause them time, money, and peace of mind
Read MoreThis year, winter has started a little late, but now it’s back with a vengeance. That means that we’ll likely be experiencing a typical Pittsburgh winter, with lots of snow and ice.
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