Landscape Design & Installation Pittsburgh

Professional landscaping services in Pittsburgh. Custom design, plantings & hardscape integration. Transform your outdoor space. Free consultation.

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1Custom landscape design
2Professional plant installation
3Hardscape integration
4Seasonal maintenance programs

Landscape Design and Installation in Pittsburgh

Our landscaping starts where machines matter: regrading rough yards, building beds, spreading screened topsoil, and setting the bones of a yard (boulders, walls, walkway bases) before any plant goes in. On South Hills lots that usually means designing with a slope instead of pretending the yard is flat.

We install plantings suited to western Pennsylvania's clay soil and shade patterns, then mulch and edge so beds hold their shape through the season. Because we run our own excavation equipment, the projects that stall other landscapers, like moving 40 tons of soil or cutting a terrace into a hillside, are routine work for us.

Drainage-Aware Planting and Hardscape Integration

Plenty of Pittsburgh landscaping fails for one reason: nobody asked where the water goes. We design beds, lawns, and hardscape around drainage first, using swales, French drains, dry creek beds, and grading to move roughly 38 inches of annual rain away from foundations and out of planting beds.

Hardscape ties it all together. Walkways, patios, gravel paths, and boulder accents get built on properly compacted bases so they stay level through freeze-thaw winters, and we integrate them with the grading plan so a new patio never becomes a dam that floods the lawn above it.

Client Reviews

Landscape Design Reviews From Pittsburgh Clients

We are extremely pleased with the end product. He was very responsive and up front during the project. He worked hard each day and made great suggestions. The worksite was left neat & organized daily.

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Brian was extremely responsive throughout the whole process, from quoting to the final end product. It is very clear that Brian knows what he's doing.

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Brian's attention to detail and perfection is unmatched. From our first meeting to completion, Brian was on time and very communicative. If you're after quality work, this is the company to do it!

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Landscape Design Services by Location

We provide landscape design services throughout Pittsburgh's South Hills.

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Common Questions

Pittsburgh Landscaping FAQ

Common landscaping and drainage questions

We provide comprehensive landscaping including grading and drainage solutions, mulch and topsoil installation, plant bed preparation, hardscape integration, and landscape renovation. Our focus is on the groundwork that makes beautiful landscapes possible.

For new lawn installation, plan for 4-6 inches of quality topsoil. A typical 1,000 sq ft area needs about 12-18 cubic yards. For garden beds, 6-8 inches is ideal. We deliver and spread topsoil as part of our services.

Spring and fall are ideal for most landscaping work in Pittsburgh. Spring allows plants to establish before summer heat, while fall planting lets roots develop during cooler weather. Grading and drainage work can be done most of the year, weather permitting.

Yes, drainage solutions are one of our specialties. We install French drains, dry wells, regrading, swales, and other systems to direct water away from your home and eliminate standing water. Proper drainage protects your foundation and lawn.

We recommend refreshing mulch annually to maintain a 2-3 inch depth. Mulch breaks down over time, adding nutrients to soil. Spring application helps retain moisture and suppress weeds throughout the growing season.

Absolutely. Our excavation equipment allows us to tackle projects of any size, from small garden renovations to complete property transformations including grading, drainage, retaining walls, and hardscape installation.