ARTICLES
Winter Landscaping: How To Use The Seasons To Your Advantage
Many homeowners assume that their landscaping efforts need to hibernate along with the rest of nature when the colder, sometimes freezing, winter season arrives. If you’re one of them, you may want to reconsider, as winter landscaping offers a unique opportunity to...
Fall Landscape Cleanup Checklist
While the pretty colors and crisp air call for spending time outside, it can also mean spending time cleaning up your yard. Many daunting tasks come around this time of year such as raking leaves, and prepping for the winter ahead. Skipping these can lead to unhealthy...
Modern Front Yard Landscaping Ideas to Transform Your Curb Appeal
People judge a book by its cover and judge a house by its curb appeal. A modern and well-maintained front yard can create an inviting and lasting impression for anyone passing by. This outward appeal often signals the care and attention given to the interior as well,...
Landscaping Ideas For Hiding Utility Boxes
Improving the curb appeal and value of our houses depends much on landscaping. A well-made landscaping creates an inviting atmosphere. Still, visible utility boxes can often be an eyesore that ruins the entire look. Whether it is electrical meters, cable boxes, or...
2024 Green Industry Current Issues
Staying informed about current issues in the green industry is crucial for homeowners who care about their yards. Many things have changed in the world of lawns and plants, from climate change to regulatory shifts. Understanding these issues is essential for...
The Best Summer Landscaping Tips
As the warm rays of summer grace the landscape, it's the perfect time to elevate your outdoor living experience with the best summer landscaping tips. Not only does proper landscaping beautify your outdoor spaces, but it also creates a comfortable and inviting oasis...
Why Plant Care Services Are Important
Plants hold significant importance in our ecosystem, enriching the aesthetics of our surroundings and providing numerous ecological advantages. However, maintaining their health and vitality can be challenging, which is where professional plant care services become...
Top 4 Outdoor Living Trends To Try This Spring
As the snow melts and flowers bloom, many homeowners are eager to embrace the great outdoors and transform their outdoor spaces into functional and inviting extensions of their living areas. There are four outdoor living trends to try this spring that are gaining...
Will Heavy Snow In Pittsburgh Kill My Plants?
Will heavy snow kill my plants? This question might cross your mind as winter blankets your surroundings in a serene white layer. While heavy snowfall can be a cause for concern, it's essential to understand that not all plants react to snow in the same way. In fact,...
How To Properly Use Deer Repellent Spray
The picturesque image of a deer gracefully moving through a field loses its charm when it heads towards your garden, nibbling on your plants. In such instances, Bambi, the once beautiful creature, becomes a troublesome pest you would rather keep away. This issue is...
Top Pittsburgh Landscaping Trends For 2024
Landscaping is constantly changing as communities develop their unique styles and preferences. In 2024, Pittsburgh landscaping trends are bringing some exciting new ideas to the table, blending sustainability, innovation, and technology in creative ways. As homeowners...
5 Pittsburgh Landscaping Ideas To Try This Winter
With winter right around the corner, now is the perfect time for Pittsburgh homeowners to consider ways to improve their curb appeal and property value through cold-season landscaping. Strategic winter landscape design can create inviting outdoor spaces despite...
Why You Need A Pittsburgh Landscape Architect
Imagine transforming your backyard into a lush oasis of greenery, a place where you can unwind after a long day and entertain your friends and family. Visualize your front yard as an inviting, beautiful space that welcomes you home every day. Achieving these dreams is...
Amazing Outdoor Lighting Ideas
So you want to light up your outdoor space-great idea! The best way to do this is by gathering outdoor lighting ideas. You can create a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere that will make your guests feel as if they've stepped into a fairy tale, or you can create a warm...
Is It Too Late To Plant In Pittsburgh?
As we transition into an autumn climate, you may feel it is too late to plant in Pittsburgh; however, this time of year can be the perfect time to plant! Pittsburgh normally has a very comfortable temperature that is not too hot or cold. There are multiple reasons to...
Fall Landscaping Tips: Getting Rid of Fallen Leaves
As the season changes, fallen leaves can become a common challenge for homeowners. While they may seem like an eyesore and create extra work, there are plenty of ways to manage them. With these fall landscaping tips, you can easily clear your landscape and keep your...
How To Maintain A Healthy Pittsburgh Lawn
A lush and lively lawn is not just a personal pride for homeowners—it is a big deal in Pittsburgh. In a city that values community aesthetics and loves outdoor fun, keeping your lawn in tip-top shape is important. By getting the scoop on the local weather and soil...
How To Clean Your Patio Pavers In Pittsburgh
Having a beautiful patio in Pittsburgh is a valuable asset that enhances your outdoor space's overall appeal and functionality. However, over time, the patio pavers, which deal with all sorts of things, from weather to people constantly walking on them, can really...
How Weeds Grow And How To Prevent Them
Trying to grow a nutritious garden, a luscious lawn, or luxurious flower beds? No matter what your plant goals are, weeds can make it incredibly difficult to reach those goals. Weeds take over our other plants, grow rapidly, and become very time-consuming to get rid...
Cleaning and De-Icing Patio Pavers
Properly cleaning and caring for your patio pavers is not just about aesthetics; it's about preserving the beauty and longevity of your outdoor space. Pavers can transform your patio into a stunning oasis, but without regular maintenance, they can become marred by...
5 Common Water Installation Mistakes
Water features add both beauty and tranquility to your landscape, transforming outdoor spaces into serene retreats. Yet, installing these features requires careful planning to avoid common pitfalls. Scott Rudolph, our water feature specialist at Eichenlaub, shares...
4 Eco-Friendly Landscaping Ideas For Pittsburgh Gardens
Going “green” is very important in 2023 – and that means a lot more than just the color of your lawn! Sustainable landscaping, or eco-friendly landscaping, is an approach that uses multiple design techniques to create a thriving, functional landscape that benefits the...
The Best Landscaping Tips for Spring
As a long Pittsburgh winter gives way to spring, it’s time to get your lawns and gardens for the new growing season. Spring is the perfect time to get started planting in your yard! Continue reading to learn about the best landscaping tips for spring. Basic Clean Up...
Blue Heron Deterrents
The reason your fish keep disappearing from your water feature Today I’d like to talk to you about the Blue Heron. The blue heron is an impressive predator. Maybe you’ve been boating on a lake and you’ve seen him on the lakeshore sitting stoically waiting for...
Landscape Designer vs Landscape Architect
Landscape Designer vs Landscape Architect For Pittsburgh residents seeking to create an awe-inspiring outdoor space, partnering with a proficient professional can undoubtedly have a significant impact. However, with numerous experts in the field, choosing the right...
3 Ideas for Outdoor Shade
There is no sense going another summer in the heat. Here are some outdoor shade ideas to help keep your patio space and other areas around your home cool. Pergola A pergola is an outdoor structure consisting of columns that support some type of roofing grid of beams....
Deciduous Evergreens?! Did i read that correctly?!
Well, Technically I Should Say Deciduous Conifer Trees. Most of us understand that conifers generally consist of the familiar Evergreen Hemlocks, Spruce, and Pine that grow in abundance in our Pittsburgh landscape, but did you know there are a few deciduous evergreen...
First plants to bloom in Spring
The days are short, nights are long and most days here in Pittsburgh tend to be cloudy, rainy or snowy. There is light at the end of the tunnel! We all are craving for the longer days of spring and summer and are counting the days until we can get out into the...
The Best Outdoor Lights For Winter
It’s cold outside and with winter’s shorter days it is dark in the morning and before dinnertime. Many features of the outside of your home are probably not looking their best right now. You may not realize the wonderful opportunities outdoor lighting can provide this...
Winter Ideas for Outside
Outdoor Landscaping Ideas for Winter: A Guide to Revitalizing Your Space Winter may seem like an unlikely time to think about landscaping, but it’s actually the perfect season to breathe life into your outdoor spaces. January offers a unique opportunity to add instant...
Landscape Lighting Maintenance Tips for 2023
Welcome to the ultimate guide for landscape lighting maintenance tips for 2023! If you're a homeowner in Pittsburgh, you know the importance of having a well-lit, beautiful outdoor space. Not only does it increase the curb appeal of your home, but it also provides a...
Top 4 Outdoor Living Ideas
Outdoor living spaces are growing in popularity, with more people than ever spending their time outdoors. Homeowners aren't just spending more time outside—they're also making their outdoor spaces a priority. Life is better when you can spend it outdoors, so here are...
Outdoor Drainage Maintenance for a Better Landscape
Tips for Maintaining Your Landscape Drainage Outdoor drainage is important for year-round management of excess rainfall. Unfortunately when they're not maintained properly, you can get a magnitude of issues which can really cause a headache. We always recommend...
5 Effective Ways To Improve Curb Appeal
Improve Curb Appeal First impressions definitely matter. Whether you’re a new homeowner or have lived in your home for decades, there are simple ways for you to improve curb appeal. The best part? These projects require minimal investment and can be completed fairly...
The Ultimate Guide To Pruning Trees In The Winter
Winter is the perfect time to take control and improve the health of your overgrown and struggling landscape plants. Below are our top 5 benefits of winter (or dormant) pruning, a step-by-step guide to pruning trees in the winter, and what plants to prune in the...
Top Tips To Improve Your Garden’s Soil This Winter
So, you've been meaning to improve your garden's soil. But what if we told you that it's not too late? Soil maintenance is an important element in landscape maintenance that just can’t be ignored. In fact, now is the perfect time to make some changes in the ground...
Why Are Pondless Water Features Perfect For Your Garden?
As outdoor living is becoming more and more popular, people are always looking for ways to enhance their outdoor spaces. Pondless water features could be the perfect addition to your garden in order to enhance your landscaping and add a sense of peace to your outdoor...
The Best Pittsburgh Gardens to Visit
Even though Pittsburgh is known for its yellow bridges and vibrant culture, the city can also be a hot spot for some of the best gardens to visit. Pittsburgh has many outdoor sanctuaries that allow anyone who loves gardening, landscaping, or the garden scenery to have...
The 7 principles of landscape design
There are some things that will never change and one of those things is the principles of landscape design. It doesn’t matter if you are landscaping for Central Park, the Queen of England, or your next-door neighbor, one must understand the foundational elements of...
Quick Tips For Hand Watering Plants
Nothing is more important to your new plants and landscape than proper hand watering. As landscaping maintenance specialists, we know a thing or two about how to get the most life out of your freshly planted greenery, so read on to find out more. Understanding...
5 Great Deer Resistant Shrubs, Perennials, and Annuals
Imagine you wake up, grab your morning coffee, and head over to the front door to look at your beautiful landscape. While you look around, you start to see that almost all of your plants have been eaten by deer. In Pennsylvania, we have a massive deer...
With Eichenlaub, The Grass Is Always Greener
At the End of the Rainbow, the Grass is always Green. . . well at least you hope it is! Outside, the frozen dew shimmers white across the lawn. The lights on the building struggle against the brightening sky, gradually giving up to the light of day. Now, the...
Top 5 ways Pittsburghers Are Using Outdoor Living Spaces
Top 5 ways Pittsburghers Are Using Outdoor Living Spaces The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly changed the way we work and spend our leisure time. This has had a significant effect on how Pittsburghers are using their outdoor living spaces and our landscape design...
Adding Plants And Fish To Your Home Water Feature
Water Plants and Fish Just as your water feature is unique to you and your property, aquatic plants are unique to their specialized environment. Whether they are floating above, existing just below the surface, or growing up from the depths of your pond to bloom...
Introduction To Eichenlaub Design and Build Process
Congratulations on taking your first step toward designing your new outdoor living space! At this point, you've likely already set up a date and time for us to meet with you. The information below will help us get the most out of our initial meeting.We will talk much...
Are You Passionate About Beautiful Plants
We are Hiring green thumbs! Eichenlaub Inc. is a full service, design-build landscape construction & maintenance firm that has been providing award-winning service to residences and businesses in the greater Pittsburgh area for over 40 years. All made possible by...
6 must read vegetable garden tips
So, this is a year you are going to start a garden? That's great! At this point, you are probably aware of all the benefits of home gardening. Many of us here at Eichenlaub have home gardens and we have installed several for our clients. Here are a few tips to ensure...
Shopping for Plants: Thoughtful plant choice over impulsive buying
The growing season is fast approaching. The local big box stores will soon be bringing myriads of plants for sale. It is very typical that these plants show up forced in bloom and ready to be nabbed up by customers weary from cold, dark colorless days of winter. My...
3 Common Outdoor Furniture Mistakes
The biggest mistake we see people make when ordering outdoor furniture online or even when purchasing from a store is buying the wrong size! The last thing you want is a dining table that takes up the entire patio space. It is critical to take accurate measurements...
Outdoor Furniture Trends For 2017
Outdoor furniture will be Clean- Contemporary – Conversational in in 2017. Clean and contemporary means more sleek powder coated metal and dark synthetic resin frames with simple, sometimes bold color cushions and pillows. Quality powder coated cast aluminum and...
When do I prune?
Working in the Landscape Horticulture profession for over 30 years I have heard one question asked more often than any other- When do I prune? One thing to note before we dive into pruning: If you are just beginning to plan your garden-, make sure the plant you are...
To Bee or not to Bee?
There is only one answer to this question! Recently and unfortunately, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee has become the first bee in the continental US to be listed as an endangered species. This unfortunate event has spurred me to write this blog post since my day to day...
Watering Your Lawn
Important: Please contact us before applying crabgrass control or any other lawn care products in the months before and after your seeding. Watering is so important that it can make the difference between luxuriant success and total failure. Failures further delay the...
Planning Your Dream Outdoor Space
Outdoor living is becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. Being outside is relaxing, healthy, and with the right design, versatile and comfortable. A little early planning will go a long way. Here are a few tips to ensure you get the most out of your...
Winter Interest
Don’t let your planters go dormant! With a little creativity your pots and planters can look as good in the winter as they do in the summer. Need help? Contact Eichenlaub: contact@eichenlaub.com 412.767.4769
3 must read tips for outdoor ligthing
Well-designed lighting provides an entirely different experience when you are outside and when you pull in at night. It also creates wonderful new nighttime views from inside the house looking out. Here are a few tips to ensure you make the right choices. Say yes...
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Great fall color choice!
Unique Sitting Area
Click Here to see a slideshow of the compassion garden. This garden provides a relaxing place to sit in a city environment just outside the Forbes Hospice in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Designed by: Mark McKenzie Installed by: Eichenlaub Inc.
Bluestone Terrace
Click Here to see a slideshow of this formal flagstone terrace. The patio is Pennsylvania bluestone the walls and steps are sandstone. Clematis was planted to grow over the brick arches. The entrance arbor and lattice structure are from Walpole Woodworkers. Designed...
Mums
Click Here to see a slideshow of this display of fall mums. Designed by: Ryan Hanley @ Eichenlaub Inc. Installed by: Eichenlaub Inc.
Limestone Steps
Click Here to see a slideshow of this entranceway featuring limestone steps. The railing is stainless steel with a wooden handrail. The walls are sandstone with a 6” cap. The fountain is bronzed logs with a limestone coping. Hornbeam trees along the wall will be...
Outdoor Bar & Grill
Click Here to see a slideshow of this outdoor bar and grill area. The fireplace includes a charcoal side grill, storage areas, cable TV and electrical outlets. The bar features back lighting, a warming drawer, cable TV connections, and electrical outlets. The bar top...
Reclaimed Stone
Click Here to see a slideshow of this front entrance and driveway. The walls are reclaimed barnstone, driveway is reclaimed cobblestone. Steps from driveway are concrete; walk is concrete with bluestone inlay. Front steps and porch accents are limestone. designed...
Outdoor Fireplace
Click Here to see a slideshow of this outdoor fireplace. This 2 sided gas fireplace is brick with cast limestone mantel and details from Old World Stoneworks, and a copper flue cover. Designed By: RJ & Jiason Van Horn @ Eichenlaub Inc. Installed By: Eichenlaub...
Outdoor Bar With Planting
click here to see a slideshow of this outdoor bar designed and constructed to allow for plantings in the top of the bar including mint. Mojitos anyone? Designed by: RJ Installed by: RJ
Horizontal Fence
Click here to see a slide show of this custom cedar horizontal fence with stainless steel posts. designed by: Rachelle Wolf Installed by: Eichenlaub Inc.