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October is a great time to get your garden looking great and prepare it for a beautiful spring bloom! At J Bird’s Landscaping, we’ve put together a guide on our top gardening tips for the fall season. Split your Perrenials Every few years, your perennials can benefit from being divided. If they become overgrown, they […]

Your backyard is a versatile space with lots of potential! If you’re gazing out on a grassy lawn, it’s time to make a change. You can make a few smart additions and enhancements to transform your backyard into a fun usable living space! Install a Patio or Deck When you install a patio or deck, […]

Which Grass Should I Choose? If you want a green, healthy lawn that can withstand the weather of Pittsburgh, J Bird’s Landscaping has the tips you need! There are several varieties of grass, but only some are suitable for Pittsburgh, including: Kentucky Bluegrass When you think of turfgrass, you likely picture Kentucky bluegrass. This grass […]

Tips for Getting Rid of Standing Water Standing water is not only an annoyance, but it’s also a threat to the structural integrity of your home, your health, and your lawn. At J Bird’s Landscaping, we’ve put together a guide to help you get rid of standing water and protect your home and your family. […]

Solutions for Mushrooms in Your Yard  With the right mix of moisture, shade, and rich organic matter in our lawn’s soil, you may start to notice mushrooms cropping up. Mushrooms are a type of fungi or the reproductive part of fungi that live within the soil of your lawn. In many cases, fungi will stay […]

Reasons for a Wet Yard If you?ve noticed that your lawn always seems wet or frequently has standing water, you may be wondering what is causing this issue. A wet lawn is a major inconvenience, with mud constantly being tracked into your home and your lawnmower always being clogged with wet grass. A wet lawn […]

If you’ve been having issues with your yard or garden flooding, you may be wondering what you can do to stop it. You may have considered adding a retaining wall to your landscape. While they don’t stop water from flowing, they can be used to help divert water away from your home and garden to […]

How to Make the Soil Easier to Work With When it comes to excavating in the wintertime, it?s essential to understand that the soil will not be hard as a rock for most of the season. Even if temperatures get below freezing during the evening, the sun will come out during the day and warm […]

Should I Start My Excavation Project in the Winter? If you have a project that requires excavation, you may be wondering, with winter approaching, whether excavation services are available. While it may seem like a great time to book your excavation services, you need to make sure it is a feasible project. For many excavation […]

Reasons You’ll Need a Retaining Wall Keeping your home and landscape beautiful is critical. You’ve invested a lot of time and money in your home’s appearance, and with a retaining wall, there are several ways you can protect that investment. You may consider installing a retaining wall if: You have rainwater issues. If you are […]