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Snow Removal: The Time is Now

As we move through the middle of November into the earliest of the truly winter months, it can be assured that there will be an increase in the likelihood of cold weather and snow. Although your landscape will not be very active during these months, […]

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Intense Cold: Protecting Plant Material

With the fall coming to a close, and the winter weather beginning to show, your landscape will certainly be affected by the cold. It is well known that these freezing temperatures will turn your lawn and landscape dormant, but that does not mean that we […]

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Four Ways to Continue Maintenance Through the Winter

It has been the standard for decades that the wintertime is considered to be the off-season for landscapers and homeowners alike when it comes to landscape maintenance. The temperature drops, and both turf and plant material either die or become dormant. This leaves little room […]

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fall leaf removal

Prepare for the Pittsburgh Cold: Winterize This Fall

Whereas many landscapes are blessed with the weather of a tropical climate and warm temperatures year-round, this is not the case in Pennsylvania. The winters in Pittsburgh can be brutal, with snow and freezing temperatures both abundant. This can have a significant impact on your […]

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Curating the Feel of Fall Color

In a few of our previous blogs, we have discussed the importance of fall color and integrating it into your landscape. There is more to fall color than the installation of a few seasonal plants, in typical autumn color palettes. You must utilize the current […]

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luxury landscape

4 Ways Dream Greener Outdoes the Competition

Having served many clients across the greater Pittsburgh area, and with years of experience serving residential landscaping clients, we have been able to refine our craft. We often hear from new clients switching over to Dream Greener about the poor treatment they received working with […]

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well kept beautiful landscape

Impressing Your Neighbors: Fall Landscaping Ideas

There are so many signs of the seasons changing, from the temperature drop, to the holiday season rolling around. Loved by all, the fall is a great time to think about your landscaping. As decorations come out, and fall festivities begin, people begin to spend […]

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beautiful landscape

Luxury Landscape Installation

When you are looking to upgrade your luxury landscape, there are many types of installations and enhancements that you may consider. A brand new patio for the backyard or a lighting installation in the front may both catch your attention. However, for the most consistency, […]

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nutsedge

Nutsedge- Treatment Options

Every year, homeowners across the country deal with a variety of weeds and other issues that cannot be solved without some effort. Weeds are common, and deadly, taking over large portions of your lawn. In the Pittsburgh area, one of the most active weeds is […]

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Aeration and over seeding

The Importance Lawn Aeration

The importance of lawn maintenance in the Pittsburgh area is paramount, as there are so many threats it faces on a daily basis. You can do many things to keep your lawn healthy, from mowing it to an adequate height, to fertilization. There are specific […]

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compost

Benefits of Lawn Compost

Lately, we have been discussing the topic of aeration and overseeding. Going over many of the benefits, and reasons why it is worth your investment. If it is something you find to be beneficial to your landscape, and you go for it, there is another […]

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an armyworm

Armyworms – True Threat

As an experienced landscaper knows, your lawn faces many challenges on an annual basis, beyond a lack of care. Ensuring your lawn is fed, watered, and mowed is one thing, but fending off pests, disease, and weeds is another altogether. Each of these threats can […]

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