Year-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 […]
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 isn’t the first thing you’ll tackle, we have some ideas […]
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? Lawns create a peaceful place full of natural beauty that […]
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 year after year. However, late winter is a wonderful window […]
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.
Your fall/spring lawn care should include several important elements, including aeration, overseeding, and composting.
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
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.
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 what we tell them: Aeration provides several important benefits that […]
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
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.
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