Summer in Pittsburgh, PA is a true treat, a much-needed refuge from the ice and snow of the months before. Maintaining your lawn is likely the top item on your summer landscaping to-do list, but it can be challenging during the hot, dry conditions of summer. By following this handy […]
City life got you down? While it may seem tough to catch a breath of fresh air, Pittsburgh, PA has a wide variety of outdoor sanctuaries for you to enjoy. Whether you’re interested in getting down and dirty in growing and gardening yourself or if you’re simply looking for a […]
There are questions about if letting leaves lay on your lawn is a good practice in Pittsburgh, PA. For one thing, lawns need the sun to survive, and if you allow leaves on the lawn, it can cause bare spots to appear or even kill the grass. Leaves form a […]
If you live in Pittsburgh, the best time for fertilizing your lawn is in the spring when the lilacs begin to flower and your yard starts to green. When you fertilize in the spring, your lawn will get the nutrients needed after surviving Pittsburgh’s long winters. Understanding Fertilizer Before anything, […]
In and around Pittsburgh, PA, grass seed is planted between mid-August to early-October. When you do this in the late summer or in the early fall, the soil is warm, the temperatures are cool, and you have the autumn rain. This combination is a wonderful combination to create a good […]
Preparing your lawn for the spring in Pittsburgh will take some cleanup on your part. With the snow disappearing, you may notice that there is a lot of debris throughout your yard. There can be trash which has blown into your yard, dead leaves, broken branches, and sticks which all […]
Watering your lawn can be a simple process when living in Pittsburgh, but it can be somewhat complicated when it comes to efficiency. You’ll need to keep the grass adequately hydrated so it doesn’t drown or get dried out. Both extremes can cause stress on the growth and texture of […]