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7 Pittsburgh Landscapers Guaranteed to Wow You

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When you think of landscaping, what comes to mind? Scenes of giant topiary? Jack Nicholson wandering through a haunted hedge maze? Well, you’re not wrong, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. Landscaping is a service any home can benefit from, whether its a property with an inground pool or a row house with a postage stamp yard. 

Landscaping is too often pushed to the back burner when it comes to home maintenance projects, but it should never be overlooked. It’s a simple way to improve the curb appeal of a home, raising the dollar value of your property and your neighborhood as a whole. But, even if you know you’ll never sell your home, landscaping has its benefits. Studies have shown that being in green spaces makes us live longer, happier lives, meaning you’ll get to spend more time in the house and community you love. 

So, bring landscaping forward on your to-do list and let these six businesses help make you the yard of your dreams!

Local Roots Landscaping

412-977-4616 | 6101 Penn Ave #201, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 | localrootslandscaping.com

Local Roots was founded by Kenneth and Patrick, two Pittsburgh natives, in 2014. They set out with a mission of "cultivating beautiful communities in Pittsburgh from the outside in by creating a culture that fosters personal growth and community vitality while delivering World Class Landscape Services” and have found resounding success. 

Both Kenneth and Patrick have 10 years of landscaping experiences under their tool belts. They are also committed to helping other Pittsburgh businesses, choosing to purchase their supplies from local small businesses all while ensuring their clients are provided with high quality materials. 

When it comes to landscaping, these guys can handle:

  • Landscape design and installation
  • Planting
  • Decorative garden beds
  • Mature tree and sod installation
  • Spring and Fall cleaning
  • Creating outdoor living spaces like patios, pools, and kitchens
  • Land management
  • Mulching
  • Drainage
  • Excavation
  • Lighting, carpentry, and irrigation

Review Spotlight

Google Reviews user Nicole Tyson commented on Local Roots, saying, “We reached out to local roots for help with landscaping, sod placement, and drainage.  It was a big job and they did not disappoint.  They are truly the nicest and hardest working guys we have met… Will and his crew were polite and always gave us an end of the day update. Getting this update was extremely nice because we were always clear where they were in the project… I would highly recommend this company.  We will be asking for their services again in the future.”

An outdoor seating area on a sunny day. The area is surrounded by lush plant life in high wooden beds. The patio furniture is made of white, woven wicker fiber and the cushions are an orange color. In the center of the furniture is a coffee table with a glass attachment.
Just looking at this tropical looking outdoor area makes you smile. Image Courtesy of Steel City Landscape.

Steel City Landscape

412-635-7126 | 383 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 | Info@steelcitylandscape.com | steelcitylandscape.com

Since 1997, Steel City Landscape has been providing Southwestern PA with stellar landscaping services. They are a fully insured business with a commitment to being professional and reliable. Steel City also has a goal of using eco-friendly products on their projects, like organic weed killer, propane based lawn mowers, and organic sealing compounds. By promoting eco-friendly lawn care, Steel City is not only looking out for your yard, but our community as a whole.

You can get a free estimate for your project by filling out a form on their website. Their expertise includes:

  • Lawn and bed maintenance
  • Spring and Fall leaf pickup
  • Mulching and edging
  • Tree and shrub care
  • Lawn treatment
  • Retaining wall installation
  • Patios, pavers, walkways, driveways
  • Outdoor living spaces
  • Fire pits
  • French drains 
  • Landscape installation and planting
  • Snow removal

Review Spotlight

Stephanie Kearney on Google Reviews said, “We were very impressed with the work Steel City did at our house - these guys worked so hard and took great care to make sure everything was done properly and carefully - even cleaning off our neighbor's driveway after mulching. So thoughtful and always checking to make sure we were happy with the progress. Can't recommend these guys enough.”

Zalars LLC, Landscaping, Pittsburgh PA

412-848-5889 | 5532 Hacienda Drive Pittsburgh, PA, 15236 | zalarsllc@gmail.com | zalarsllc.squarespace.com

Zalars LLC is owned and operated by the titular Matthew Zalar. Matthew and his team have been working to improve the yards of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area since 2005. Zalars LLC works to meet your budget while always providing high quality, masterful work.

This business services Baldwin, Whitehall, Brentwood, Castle Shannon, Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Jefferson Hills, West Mifflin, Dravosburg, Elizabeth, Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, Mt. Washington, Brookline and all of the South Hills. If you live in any of these areas, they can give you a hand when it comes to:

  • Grass cutting
  • Poison ivy removal
  • Mulching
  • Tree and shrub installation
  • Bed creation
  • Concrete
  • Pavers and retaining walls
  • Outdoor living areas
  • Hydroseeding
  • Fall and Spring pickup 
  • Snow and ice management
  • Bulk material sales

Review Spotlight

An Angie’s List user wrote, “Stop your search...call Zalar's. Our highest compliment is they treated our lawn as if it were their own… The ground was prepared and seeded, weeds and old shrubs removed, all beds were mulched, beautiful new shrubs were planted, and a very, very heavy lawn ornament was picked-up and installed. Beyond the very fair, highly competitive price, Adam and Eric proved to be highly skilled craftsmen… The smallest detail did not escape their attention. Zalar's has our unqualified endorsement.”

A garden in front of a brick house is shown in full bloom. There are shrubs, flowers, and tall bushes.
A lively front yard garden in Pittsburgh’s East end brings joy to the neighborhood. Image Courtesy of Gardenalia.

Gardenalia

412-871-5455 | 1032 Winterton St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 | gardenaliapgh.com

Gardenalia began in 2002 as a garden boutique, but soon expanded their services to cover the creation and maintenance of eco-friendly green spaces in Pittsburgh. Their goal is to provide service that will aid in establishing sustainable gardens, lawns, and outdoor areas using holistic approaches. Gardenalia prides itself on being respectful and professionalism, going so far as to remain an ongoing resource for their clients on how to improve their property once the job is done. 

Gardenalia has a variety of services to offer, including:

  • Landscape design and architecture
  • Landscape construction
  • Maintenance/Gardening
  • Planting
  • Container and edible gardening
  • Irrigation
  • Stormwater management
  • Hardscaping
  • Lighting
  • Consulting
  • Holiday decor
  • Snow removal

Review Spotlight

Lisa Todd on Google Reviews praised Gardenalia with this note: “This is the very best full service landscaping business in Pittsburgh.we have hired them for a number of years and they never disappoint.  I'm a picky Master Gardener, and these folks are the top of the crop.”

The driveway of a large yellow brick house is shown bordered by a well manicured lawn, freshly mulched garden beds, and pruned trees.
Well mulched garden beds and pruned trees can turn your home into an estate. Image Courtesy of Ez Landscaping.

Ez Landscaping

412-841-2062 | 212 Soose Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 | ezpgh.com

Ez Landscaping is an Angie’s List certified business that promises to provide high quality landscaping services all across Pittsburgh. Since 2013 they have gained a reputation for being trustworthy, professional, and considerate and are well known for helping Pittsburghers out when it comes to all their decorative or functional landscaping needs. 

Ez Landscaping provides free estimates and is ready to help you with any outdoor job you may have, such as:

  • Yard maintenance
  • Leaf cleanup
  • Mulching 
  • Lawncare
  • Weed control
  • French drains
  • Snow removal
  • Gutter cleaning
  • Walls and pavers

Review Spotlight

User Tamara Bostedo took the time to give Ez Landscaping a write up, saying, “Ed and his team do wonderful work. We have used them multiple times. He is dependable and professional. He works side by side with his team to ensure the work is done quickly and with the highest standards.”

A person in black overalls is shown surrounded by plants. They are preparing to transfer a plant to a terracotta pot.
Gardens large and small can be improved with the help of a professional landscaper.

Honest Renovators

412-212-6534 (call or text) | kayla@honestrenovators.com | honestrenovators.com

If you’re in the market for true Yinzers, the kind of guys who’ll quote Pittsburgh Dad, wipe their hands on a trusty Terrible Towel, and complain about the traffic on Penn Ave. in the same breath, well then look no further. They’re basically like if your Uncle Ron had the expertise of a master gardener, contractor, renovator, and handyman. 

Honest Renovators is the go-to business for any and all indoor/outdoor services in the Burgh. They know how pricey landscaping services can be in this day and age, but they promise not to break your bank. They’ll leave your property looking better than you ever could have imagined for a fraction of the price you feared. 

Honest Renovators will go above and beyond your landscaping expectations when it comes to:

  • Lawn care
  • Property design
  • Leaf pickup 
  • Tree and shrub trimming
  • Mulching
  • Drainage
  • Seeding
  • Basically, any project or job you could ever need to fix up your house

Review Spotlight

Fling ling on Google Reviews was generous enough to write, “Excellent work with a focus on quality. That is what you get when you hire Honest Renovators.  The staff is very knowledgeable, will answer all of your questions and keep you informed during the construction process.. I was thoroughly impressed with them all.”

So, the next time you’re in need of any landscaping, be it a mowed lawn or a full makeover, we hope you’ll give Honest Renovators or one of these great Pittsburgh companies a shot. By the end, your yard will be as lush as Phipps and as green as Heinz field.

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