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Spring Tips to Bring Out the Best in Your Pittsburgh Landscape

The 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 […]

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3 Simple Tips to Control Weeds in Your Pittsburgh Lawn

  Imagine 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? […]

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3 Reasons to Prune Shrubs in Late Winter

Throughout 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 […]

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How to Care for a New Construction Lawn in Pittsburgh

It 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.

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Benefits of Core Aeration and Over Seeding

Your fall/spring lawn care should include several important elements, including aeration, overseeding, and composting.

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Four Common DIY Lawn Mistakes That Affect Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Plenty 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

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Three Components for Successful Lawn Fertilizing

Homeowners 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.

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Risks of DIY Lawn Aeration

We 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 […]

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Three Reasons You Should Hire a Full-Service Lawn and Landscaping Company

Some 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

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Three Area Businesses That Should Consider a Snow Removal Plan

This 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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The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Lawn in the Fall

It’s fall, which means that you can enjoy cooler temperatures, watch the beauty of changing leaves, and not worry about your lawn until the spring. Actually, that last part isn’t true. Many home and business owners don’t realize that fall is probably the most important

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Landscaping Experts Reveal Which Neighborhoods have the Best Lawns in Pittsburgh

What makes a truly spectacular lawn? You may think it’s a special blend of fertilizer or spending an evening each week mowing the grass, but a well-tended lawn is a result of a scheduled

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