How Do You Keep Houseplants Alive in the Winter?

Even though your houseplants may be inside year-round, their care varies throughout the year based on the temperatures outside.  As the temperatures fluctuate from daytime heat to chilly, freezing nights, this can make growing conditions for your indoor plants unfavorable.   Additionally, less sunlight during winter days are less than ideal. 

With a little extra attention and care, your houseplants can continue to thrive during these cold days.  To ensure your green friends are here this spring, follow these steps by A&N Lawn Service, Inc., for healthy greenery in your home this winter.
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How Do I Choose a Good Christmas Tree?

Shopping for the perfect presents, baking cookies, decorating your home, wrapping gifts and choosing the best Christmas tree—they are all part of the wonderful traditions and memories we share with our family and friends during the holidays.  When it comes to choosing Christmas trees, there’s nothing like the aroma of a farm-fresh tree to fill your home.  But how do you choose a good Christmas tree?  A&N Lawn Service, a local nursery in Pittsburgh, provides the following tips to help you begin your search for the perfect Christmas tree. Continue reading

Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden

Mulch is an important part of any garden or flower bed, both aesthetically and functionally.  Not only will it control weed growth, but your garden will grow healthier and will withstand drought better when it is mulched.  With a variety of mulch options available, which one is best for you?  Well, that depends on your landscape, environment and personal preference.  Visit a local nursery, like A&N Lawn Service, in Pittsburgh, for assistance with your mulch selection.  In the meantime, read more about the different types of mulch below. Continue reading

September Newsletter

Garden and Greenhouse – New Location:

As of April 1st 2019, A&N Lawn Service Inc. now has TWO locations to serve you better! Our main office is located in the West View neighborhood at 148 Perry Highway. This location serves as a home base for our employees and takes care of daily operations like billing and contracts. Continue reading

Colorful Fall Perennials for Your Garden

Summer is coming to an end, but that does not mean your garden has to.  If you are looking to add new life to your Pittsburgh landscaping this fall, consider planting colorful perennials. The beauty of perennials is they continue to bloom for more than one season, unlike annuals.  Visit a local garden center, like A&N Lawn Service Inc. in Pittsburgh, for a wide selection of perennials.  To get you started, below are some of the more popular perennials for gardens this fall. Continue reading

Reasons to Choose Your Local Plant Nursery

If you are looking to add some life to your Pittsburgh landscaping or are in need of plants that will fare well in your garden, don’t allow the purchasing process to overwhelm you.  There are many sources out there from which you can choose—online, big-name retailers, neighbor’s yards. etc. —but will they provide you with a variety of healthy plants and the information that goes along with growing them to their fullest potential?  Probably not.  When you are ready to begin the process, consider visiting your local Pittsburgh plant nursery or garden center.  Here are four important factors to consider: Continue reading