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Can Too Much Mulch Kill Plants?

“If a little is good, a lot is better?” If so you may be killing your plants with kindness, especially when it comes to mulch. While all plants grow better with mulch, too much can kill them. The secret to nurturing a healthy landscape is […]

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Landscape Sustainability on your Pittsburgh Property

We often hear sustainable landscaping used synonymously with “low maintenance landscaping.” While both are meant to achieve easier to manage, less intensive landscapes, there are some key differences. Landscaping with the intent of sustainability is the attempt to create a landscape that leaves little environmental […]

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What Does Lime Do for Your Lawn

Whether it is a sustainable landscape you are after, as we discussed in our previous blog, or just an aesthetically pleasing landscape to wow your neighbors and visitors, the health of your soil is paramount. Soil compaction can be a large problem, caused by foot […]

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Making your Landscape Live- Attracting Wildlife

One of the many ways in which homeowners often interest themselves in improving their landscape is in attracting wildlife to their property. Natural wildlife spending their time in and around your landscape can make it look and feel more alive, and wow your visitors. Additionally, […]

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3 Residential Landscaping Trends for 2021

As a homeowner in Pittsburgh, it is imperative that you stay up to date on the latest and greatest in the landscaping industry. While your landscape may look great right now, it will become noticeable if your property becomes static. You must consistently update your […]

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Planting: Landscape Enhancements

When assessing the best ways to improve residential landscapes, we often find that there is a lack of updated plant material. From flowers to trees and shrubs, many people leave their plant material unattended, and it becomes unsightly. Improving the look and feel of your […]

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Boulderscaping: Unique Addition to your Landscape

We have discussed in great depth many aspects of hardscapes and the benefits they can have in your landscape. They are very low maintenance, functional, and a great long term investment for the value of your property. Naturally, there are hardscapes that immediately come to […]

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Landscaping Around your Hardscapes

In previous blogs we have referenced the benefits both functionally and aesthetically in the installation of various hardscapes. These are patios, retaining walls, and even stone walkways. Anything that involves the use of rock or stone in landscaping, can be considered a hardscape. However, One […]

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Drive Up the Value of your Home with Landscaping

In this competitive real estate market, there is almost no house that won’t sell. However, many predict this bubble is soon to pop. Then, it will become imperative to incentivize potential home buyers in every way possible, should you desire to move. And, while this […]

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Low Maintenance Landscape: How To

If you are the type of person who enjoys having a beautiful landscape, but without the hassle of constant maintenance and upkeep, a low maintenance landscape is for you. Creating one is no simple task, but the dividends pay off for years to come as […]

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Proper Lawn Watering Practices

Without proper watering techniques, your lawn will fail, simple as that. Water is an essential component to any healthy, green lawn, and you need to know how to effectively water your lawn. There are some very easy ways to do it wrong, but some essential […]

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Soil Health on your Residential Property

Healthy soil is not only important in your yard, but across the entire ecosystem. It gives us clean oxygen, water, plant material, food for animals, and is an essential part of all of our lives. It does this by regulating water, and managing the distribution […]

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