Welcome To The Dream Greener Blog

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 […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More
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 […]

Read More
luxury backyard landscape

Seven Must-Do Tips for a Healthier, Greener Lawn

Your lawn and landscaping say a lot about the value and care of your home. A healthier, greener lawn can say a lot about the value of the property. A professional tended, well-maintained property can be used to showcase your home’s curb appeal and provides […]

Read More

5 Ways to Use Space Efficiently in your Landscape

We typically work with residential homeowners who have lofty aspirations for their landscape, and their dreams can take up a lot of physical space on their property. Oftentimes, we have to find ways to use the space they have available in the most effective ways, […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

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, […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More