Hawny’s Landscaping | Expert Landscaping Services in Pittsburgh, PA

For overgrown shrubs common in our area, we recommend a multi-step approach. First, we assess the shrub's health and type. For many overgrown plants, we perform renewal pruning, carefully removing the oldest stems to encourage new growth from the base. For others, a significant reduction in size followed by a regular maintenance schedule is best. Our goal is to restore a manageable shape and promote health without shocking the plant, ensuring your landscape looks great for seasons to come.

This is a frequent issue here due to our freeze-thaw cycles, soil erosion on slopes, and water runoff. The ground beneath the rocks settles and moves, causing displacement. At Hawny's, we solve this by first addressing the base. We properly excavate and compact a sub-base, install quality landscape fabric to suppress weeds and separate soil layers, and then reset the stones with secure edging. This creates a stable, long-lasting rock garden that handles Pittsburgh's climate.

Absolutely. Prevention is key. During installation or repair, we use techniques tailored for our local conditions. This includes installing a sturdy edge restraint, like metal or plastic edging sunk deep into the ground, to lock the rock border in place. We also ensure proper grading so water drains away from the area, not through it, which reduces erosion. For sloped yards, we might incorporate larger anchor stones or create terraced levels to minimize movement.