Not only do landscaping services from A&N Lawn Service Inc. keep your lawn and landscape healthy and beautiful, we also offer landscape irrigation system techniques and advice for conserving water. There is no need to invest in hefty water bills or water waste while irrigating your lawn. There are a few simple landscape irrigation strategies and techniques that have been proven to help with water conservation, without the sacrificing your landscape.
For years, outdoor living features have been a trend in southern states that have mild weather throughout the year. Now, they’re becoming much more common in the Pittsburgh area and are sought after by homeowners who are trying to expand their living space and create a retreat where they can enjoy the outdoors during the spring, winter and fall.
A & N Lawn Service was featured in a story in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Life section, entitled, “From grill to great: The livin’ is easy — and outdoors — for many in Pittsburgh region.”
The article cites homeowners’ interest in using every part of their property—regardless of climate—as one of the reasons that A&N is now specializing in these kinds of projects. Instead of using disposable income on luxury items, they prefer to invest in their homes. With so many people enjoying the outdoors, and wanting to entertain and relax during the warmer (and cooler) months, it makes sense to enhance this area.
Philip and Sarah Rizzitano, A & N’s owners, both shared why they think turning a basic backyard into an outdoor has become so popular. Talking about their own home, Sarah says, “We have used the [outdoor living] space, with heaters, as late as November and watched Steelers games. The space has become another family room that the whole family can enjoy, and a great place to entertain guests.’’
The outdoor living pictures that accompany the article show some of the projects that A&N Lawn has done for clients, and also the areas that have been built into their own home.
These features are designed to fit every budget, and homeowners can add on elements as the years go by. Many people decide to create their outdoor space in phases as their families grow. For new construction homes, for instance, it’s common to install a patio and then wait to see how it will be used year round before making a decision about additional projects.
A & N Lawn designs and creates outdoor living features for homeowners throughout the Pittsburgh area including:
Call us today to ask us about the outdoor living projects that we can design and build for you.
Everyone wants a summer lawn that is green and healthy all season long. But even though some lawns are able to achieve healthy perfection, it is often difficult to keep lawns in such a pristine condition. With this in mind, here are a few green lawn tips that you can do to keep your lawn at its greenest and healthiest for the rest of the summer.
Improve your Pittsburgh outdoor living with hardscaping! You can make a beautiful outdoor space with landscaping attention, but if you want to make your property really pop, you will want to add some hardscaping aspects as well. Hardscaping is ideal for adding customized design features, making use of multiple dimensions of texture with different materials, and increasing the overall value of your outdoor space. With so many hardscaping features to choose from, you can have fun creating your personal outdoor living area.
Some landscapes have pesky hill sides or slopes that seem awkward or out of place among the rest of the landscape. Using hardscaping to add retaining walls around these issues will transform them from problems into beautiful focal points with purpose.
This type of hardscaping uses hard blocks to form smooth outdoor surfaces. Pavers are great for creating a ground surface that is aesthetically pleasing and customizable. There are several colors and styles to choose from, giving pavers the ability to match any home’s existing décor or to create a completely new, one–of-a-kind style.
Architectural slabs are the outdoor version of interior flooring, which can give the effect of extending your interior living space, to the outdoors. These slabs, of course, come in an array of color and styles, but some slabs also contain pieces of marble or granite to add depth to the design and entire outdoor landscape.
Natural stone and stone veneers are fantastic addition for any landscape owner who loves the look of nature and timelessness. Stone features create a look that is either random, such as with a few strategically placed pieces, or a look that is precise, such as with an entire patio made of stone. Whether real stone or stone look-alike material, such hardscaping features will make any landscape look naturally wonderful.
Turn your Pittsburgh outdoor living space into an oasis with hardscaping customizations from your hard work professionals at A & N Lawn Services. We will help you create the outside area that you and your guest will enjoy, all summer long.
Everybody wants the perfect outdoor summer space to fit their own unique style and summertime comforts. But how do you go about creating your own perfect patio? It is not as difficult as you may think! By following a few key aspects of patio design, you can easily achieve all of your goals for a patio that is more like your personal outdoor escape for the summer.
One of the first steps to consider when planning your patio project is functionality. Plan the layout of where items such as tables, chairs, bar and grill stations will go, before beginning. This will enable you to gather proper measurements, consider and deal with any safety hazards, and have a flowing ease of construct once actually setting up your custom patio space. It is neither fun nor efficient to move a couch, and then find out it doesn’t fit in a new desired location.
Consider an aesthetic design that you favor, for decorating your space. Whether it is a specific pairing of complementing colors or an entire theme, having a defined design will add custom character to any outdoor space. Adding a statement piece, such as a grand table or a recycled art piece from another part of your home will bring everything together and create a wow factor for you and your guests to admire.
Adding a few aspects of light to your patio during summer nights will enable your space to have post sunset gatherings as well as post sunrise get-togethers. You can also use various lighting features to enhance your aesthetic design! And creating an aspect of shade for those summer afternoons out on your custom patio will provide cooling comforts.
Add a few features of life to make any space feel more welcoming and alive (literally). From trees, plants and flowers, to a humble pond with swimming fish, adding life will make any space feel fresh and lively.
No matter your patio area’s space, budget or personal style, it is possible to create an outdoor space that you and guests will enjoy all season long. Contact us at A&N Lawn Service Inc. for more tips on creating the perfect outdoor living space, and information on our Pittsburgh lawn services. Make your Pittsburgh patio feel more like a personal oasis this summer.
A retaining wall can be a beautiful and functional addition to your yard and landscaping. Retaining walls restrain large amounts of soil that could otherwise slide. The right retaining wall, performs this vital function, but can also be useful for creating aesthetics, additional seating in your yard, and a complete change in the feel and atmosphere of the outdoor space. There are so many different types of retaining walls that it can sometimes be difficult to know if you are choosing the right wall for your yard and your needs.
Hardscapes are becoming a common landscaping project. Hardscaping refers to the man-made areas of landscape, such as paved areas (i.e. sidewalks and patios), structured walls, fountains, fireplaces/fire pits, etc. Any home can benefit from some level of hardscape whether it is a small stacked wall or a full-scale outdoor kitchen.
Remember last year when 49 states all had snow on the same day? Winter officially starts this month, and although only a few areas have been hit hard by snow, the pundits say it is coming.
If you manage one or more properties in an area that receives snow in the winter or early spring, commercial snow removal is a must. Most property managers are in charge of ensuring that parking lots, walkways, and other areas around buildings (such as office buildings, healthcare settings, restaurants, retirement homes, malls, apartments/condos, and schools) are completely free of snow and ice during the weeks and months of a long Pittsburgh winter.
Colder temperatures mean we spend more time indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can ignore our yard. Winter yard work can be tough, but it is the best way to ensure a healthy yard and garden in the spring. Make sure your lawn stays healthy during the winter months with these tips:
