Cooks Landscape Design LLC

07/28/2026

🚧 HILLSIDE TRANSFORMATION IN PROGRESS 🚧

This project started as a plain, difficult-to-maintain hillside and is now being transformed with a custom natural boulder installation designed to follow the existing grade and complement the property.

The boulder work is now taking shape, with planting, mulch, lawn restoration, and final detailing still to come.

A lot of careful excavation, grading, stone selection, and machine work went into creating this natural layout.

Stay tuned for the finished reveal — this one is going to be a major transformation.

Cook’s Landscape Design LLC
412-501-1862

07/21/2026

🔥 From Failing Wall to Custom Front Entrance 🔥

This project has been one of our favorite transformations this season.

The original retaining wall had reached the end of its life, so we started from the ground up—doing it the right way.

✔ Complete demolition of the existing wall
✔ Proper excavation and compacted aggregate base
✔ Drainage stone and reinforcement installed behind the wall
✔ New Versa-Lok retaining wall system with custom radius design
✔ Integrated boulder accents and expanded landscape beds for a high-end finish

A retaining wall isn’t just about stacking block—it’s about building a system that will perform for years while completely changing the look of a home.

We’re not finished yet! Next up is the landscape installation with low-maintenance evergreens, decorative boulders, fresh mulch, and lighting to bring this front entrance to life.

We’re proud of the progress so far and can’t wait to share the finished transformation.

📍 Pittsburgh & Surrounding Areas

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Cook’s Landscape Design LLC
Built With Integrity. Designed For Lasting Value.

07/13/2026

Another property transformed by Cook’s Landscape Design LLC! 🌿

This project was all about creating a cleaner, more polished landscape while keeping maintenance simple for the homeowner.

✔️ Complete landscape bed renovation
✔️ Fresh premium mulch installation
✔️ New Limelight Hydrangeas
✔️ Landscape bed reshaping and crisp edges
✔️ Selective shrub pruning and cleanup
✔️ Decorative boulder accents
✔️ Drainage improvements
✔️ Final grading and detail work

Sometimes the biggest transformations don’t require tearing everything out—they come from thoughtful design, quality materials, and attention to detail.

The fresh mulch, clean bed lines, new plantings, and drainage improvements completely changed the curb appeal of this home.

Thank you to another great customer for trusting Cook’s Landscape Design LLC with your property!

Proudly serving the Greater Pittsburgh area.

📞 412-501-1862

Low Maintenance • Best Value • Increase Property Value • Built to Last

07/01/2026

🧱💧 Another Transformation Complete! 💧🧱

This project was about much more than building a retaining wall—it was about solving a drainage problem the right way.

The existing wall had reached the end of its life and water management around the foundation needed attention. We completely removed the old wall and installed a brand-new Versa-Lok retaining wall system backed by proper drainage and grading.

This project included:

✅ New Versa-Lok retaining wall
✅ French drain installation
✅ Drainage stone backfill
✅ Rerouting downspouts away from the foundation
✅ Proper grading and water management
✅ Fresh mulch and final cleanup

One thing we always tell our clients: what’s behind the wall is just as important as the wall itself. Proper drainage helps prevent erosion, hydrostatic pressure, settlement, and costly repairs down the road.

The end result is a clean, functional, and long-lasting solution that not only protects the property but dramatically improves curb appeal.

A big thank you to our clients for trusting Cook’s Landscape Design LLC with this project!

📞 412-501-1862
📍 Proudly Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area

Cook’s Landscape Design LLC
Built Right. Designed to Last.

👇 What do you think of the transformation? Let us know in the comments!

06/24/2026

🚧 FROM DEMOLITION TO TRANSFORMATION 🚧

This project didn’t happen overnight.

Our team worked hard from start to finish, carefully removing the failing stone walls, excavating the site, preparing the foundation correctly, installing proper drainage, and rebuilding the entire retaining wall system from the ground up.

Every block was placed with attention to detail, every grade was checked, and every step was taken to ensure this wall not only looks great but is built to last.

The transformation speaks for itself. What was once a deteriorating structure is now a strong, modern retaining wall that completely changes the look and function of this property.

We’re incredibly proud of the effort our crew put into this project and grateful to our customer for trusting us with their home.

💪 Hard work.
🧱 Quality craftsmanship.
✅ Built right. Designed to last.

Thank you to everyone on the Cook’s Landscape Design team who helped bring this project to life.

📞 412-501-1862
📍 Proudly Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area

What do you think of the transformation? Let us know below! 👇

06/12/2026

🚛 Big things happening at Cook’s Landscape Design LLC! 🚛

Today we added a new 14,000 lb Lamar Dump Trailer to the fleet.

This investment allows us to better serve our clients by hauling materials more efficiently, tackling larger landscape and hardscape projects, and keeping jobs moving smoothly from start to finish.

From retaining walls and drainage solutions to mulch, river rock, cleanups, and complete landscape transformations, we’re committed to continuing to grow and provide the highest quality service possible.

Thank you to all of our customers for your support. Every project and every referral helps us continue building something we’re proud of.

Here’s to the next chapter! 💪

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🌿 Cook’s Landscape Design LLC
📍 Proudly Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area

06/11/2026

🔥 FRONT YARD TRANSFORMATION 🔥

What started as an overgrown landscape hiding the beauty of this home is now a clean, modern landscape designed to enhance curb appeal for years to come.

✔️ Pruned and reshaped overgrown ornamental trees
✔️ Removed unwanted growth and debris
✔️ Refreshed landscape beds
✔️ Installed decorative black stone
✔️ Added new plantings for color and seasonal interest
✔️ Defined bed lines for a cleaner, more professional appearance

The goal wasn’t to completely reinvent the property—it was to highlight what was already there and create a landscape that complements the home instead of hiding it.

The Japanese Maple remains the centerpiece while the refreshed beds and stone give the entire property a crisp, upscale look.

We love helping homeowners fall back in love with their property.

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🌿 Cook’s Landscape Design LLC
🏡 Proudly Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area

What do you think of the transformation

06/08/2026

🚨 MOST RETAINING WALLS DON’T FAIL BECAUSE OF THE BLOCK… THEY FAIL BECAUSE OF WHAT’S BEHIND THE WALL. 🚨

Most homeowners only see the finished wall.

What they DON’T see is everything hidden behind it.

➡️ Tons of excavation
➡️ Proper base preparation
➡️ Drainage stone installation
➡️ Perforated drain tile
➡️ Engineered construction methods
➡️ Attention to every curve and detail

This retaining wall was completely rebuilt from the ground up to withstand hillside pressure, improve drainage, and provide decades of service.

The custom curved design not only strengthened the wall but completely transformed the appearance and functionality of this access corridor.

Swipe through the photos to see what it really takes to build a retaining wall the RIGHT way.

💬 Would you rather pay once for a wall that’s built correctly… or pay twice when it fails?

Let me know what you think of the transformation below! 👇

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Cook’s Landscape Design LLC

✅ Retaining Walls
✅ Patios & Walkways
✅ Drainage Solutions
✅ Landscape Design
✅ Landscape Lighting
✅ Boulder Walls & Natural Stone

Built Right. Designed To Last.

Proudly Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area, PA.

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

🌿💧 FROM OVERGROWN TO OUTSTANDING! 💧🌿

This rain garden was in need of a complete refresh.

✅ Re-established the drainage swale
✅ Rebuilt the natural stone waterfall feature
✅ Installed a new dry creek bed with river rock
✅ Added pollinator-friendly native plantings
✅ Improved water management and erosion control
✅ Created a beautiful low-maintenance landscape that supports bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators

The goal wasn’t just to make it look good—it was to create a functional landscape that works with nature while adding year-round beauty to the property.

Swipe through the photos to see the transformation! 👀

If your property has drainage issues, erosion problems, or landscape beds that need a fresh vision, we’d be happy to help.

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🌿 Cook’s Landscape Design LLC
🏡 Proudly Serving the Greater Pittsburgh Area