Retaining Wall vs. French Drain
October 2, 2024
The Short Answer A retaining wall holds soil in place. A French drain moves water away. They solve different problems, but in western Pennsylvania — where hillside lots, clay soil, […]
Read more →How to Prepare Your Yard for Winter in Pittsburgh
October 2, 2024
Why Winter Lawn Prep Starts in Fall — Pittsburgh Edition Most people think of spring as the big lawn care season. In reality, what you do in September, October, and […]
Read more →Spring Landscaping in Pittsburgh
October 2, 2024
Spring Landscaping in Pittsburgh: Why Timing Is Everything Spring in Pittsburgh doesn’t arrive all at once. It shows up in pieces — a warm day in late February that melts […]
Read more →Best Plants for Western PA Gardens
October 2, 2024
Gardening in Zone 6a — What You’re Working With Western Pennsylvania sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, which means average minimum winter temperatures drop to somewhere between -10°F and -5°F. […]
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