Nathan Stockman, President

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Our Team strives to create a vibrant, colorful landscape that thrives for years to come, not just right when it’s installed. Once the design is completed, we will present it to you and walk through the vision of your new landscape.

Signs Your Landscape Needs Renewal

Maybe you have an old overgrown landscape bed, an area where you envision new plants, or an existing bed with old, dead plants and shrubs. These, along with many others, are all reasons why Clients trust Team Stockman with a new plant installation.

Ideal Timing for Pittsburgh Landscapes

From a timing perspective, making sure the weather is as conducive as possible for establishment and growth is the key. In the Pittsburgh Area, Spring and Fall are the best seasons for planting. Mother Nature is gracious enough to help us out during those times by providing ideal soil temperatures and conditions, while also supplying water from rain, which helps growth. You can still plant in the summer, however, more care is needed during the summer months because of the temperatures and concern of drought. A well established watering and care plan is imperative for summer planting, which our Team can happily provide!

Revitalize Your Outdoor Space

Oftentimes landscape beds need renovation due to numerous problems. By having a new landscape installation completed at your property, you can eliminate the problem of dead or diseased plants or shrubs, overgrown plants due to improper installation, or even the incorrect plants being installed that don’t belong in the current growing environment.

A professional plant installation from Stockman addresses these common landscape issues:

• Dead or diseased vegetation
• Overgrown and unmanageable plants
• Inappropriate plant selection for your specific environment
• Outdated landscape design

When is the best time to install new plants or trees?

The ideal time to install a new landscape in Pittsburgh is in the early spring season, as well as the fall season. In Spring, due to the moderate temperatures and naturally moist soil, root establishment is more likely to thrive during these times. Planting in the Fall is successful because the soil is still warm and the root systems are able to be established prior to the ground freezing.

So I can’t plant anything at all during the months?

You can! A few factors to consider would include the short term forecast, as well as very specific watering requirements. Our Team can help assist you with that.

What do I do about the wildlife eating my plants? 

While there are no true “wildlife resistant” plants, our Team has the knowledge to help you select the proper plants based on the area of your property and the common issues from the wildlife. We can also help you with protective measures to aid in deterring the wildlife from destroying your new landscape installation.

Why did my landscaping look good originally, but now is overgrown and out of control?

Traditionally, we have seen many landscape installs completed that are overplanted. This means trying to get a “full” look as soon as the install is complete, instead of waiting for plant growth and maturity. Our Team understands the growth patterns of the plants and trees we recommend so that you will not have an overgrown look just a year later. Don’t forget about ongoing maintenance of your new plant installation, which our Team at Stockman is more than happy to assist with!