Local Roots Landscaping

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Local Roots Landscaping Rooted in service. Built for results. We help homeowners and property managers grow healthy, beautiful landscapes.

From lawn to pools, our crew is reliable, clear, and gets the job done right.

✅ Locally owned
✅ Detail-driven
✅ Built for long-term results Local Roots Landscaping was started in 2014 and is currently based out of the East Side of Pittsburgh. We have since grown into a company that serves the entire Greater Pittsburgh Area. Though we have grown, we have not lost sight of our original goal:

To make our city and our communities a more beautiful place by providing superior landscaping and hardscaping services that emphasize the importance of relationships, community, and customer satisfaction. Both owners, Kenneth and Patrick were born and raised in Pittsburgh and have well-established roots in their communities. Local Roots Landscaping firmly believes in supporting all locally owned businesses when possible while providing our own customers with the highest quality product possible. We have over 10 years of experience in the landscaping industry with a passion that goes far beyond that. We offer:

- LUXURY OUTDOOR SPACES

-LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION SERVICES

- OUTDOOR CONSTRUCTION

- PATIOS

- RETAINING WALLS

- DECKS AND PERGOLAS

- LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

10/06/2026

we said what we said 😉

10/02/2026

Behind the scenes on a project we’re working on right now. No fancy edits, no trending audio, just the real work that goes into getting a yard ready for spring.

If you’re already dreaming about next season, this is the season to start planning it. 🌱

Hiring the wrong contractor is one of the most expensive mistakes a homeowner can make, and most people don’t realize it...
09/24/2026

Hiring the wrong contractor is one of the most expensive mistakes a homeowner can make, and most people don’t realize it until it’s too late.

Here’s what we wish every homeowner knew before signing anything:

A good contractor explains the why, not just the what. They give you a real timeline, not a guess. And they treat your yard like it’s going to be lived in for years, not just photographed once and forgotten.

That’s the bar we hold ourselves to on every project, and it’s exactly what we walk you through on your first call with us. ✅

09/21/2026

Mums are great, but it’s important to know that they’re not the only option.

So, if you want color in your garden beds that holds up past the first frost, here are 14 plants that can take Pittsburgh’s random cold snaps and still look good doing it:

🍂 For height and drama
1. Ornamental kale (gets MORE colorful after a frost)
2. Ornamental cabbage
3. Switch grass
4. Maiden grass

🍁 For filling in the middle
5. Pansies (bloom late into fall, sometimes come back in spring)
6. Violas
7. Coral bells (heuchera)
8. Rainbow chard (yes, the vegetable, and it’s gorgeous in a bed)
9. Black-Eyed Susan
10. Purple coneflower

🌿 For low borders and edges
11. Creeping Jenny
12. Sedum
13. Aromatic aster (blooms right into October)
14. Bee balm

The real trick isn’t finding “tough” plants. It’s picking ones that actually like the cold instead of just tolerating it.

Save this so you know what to ask for when we talk fall planting. 👀

09/21/2026

Real talk: we get asked this all the time in September or early October... “isn’t it too early to start thinking about building outdoor spaces? it’s not even spring yet.”

And unfortunately, that thinking is what often keeps homeowners from having the outdoor space they’ve always wanted until it’s too late to actually use it.

Come spring, our phone doesn’t stop ringing. Everyone wants their yard done at the same time, so you’re stuck on the waitlist. We want more homeowners to know that fall is actually the BEST time to call. You get more of our attention, a plan that’s actually thought through, and you’re first in line instead of stuck in the spring rush. ⏳

Ready to take the next step and learn more about our process?
DM us to start the conversation!

09/17/2026

Fall is sneaky. It feels like nothing needs to happen outside right now, but this is actually the season that sets up how your lawn looks next spring.

Save these 4 things worth doing before it gets cold:

✅ Aerate before the ground gets too cold
🌱 Overseed thin or bare patches
🍂 Clear leaves regularly so grass can breathe
💧 Fertilize once more before winter dormancy

None of this takes a big weekend project. Just a little attention now so you’re not wondering why your lawn looks rough come April.

Save this so it’s here when you need it. 📌
Looking to let the professionals handle it so you know your yard will look it’s absolute best come next summer? Comment FALL to schedule a chat with us!

Ready to start a new week of giving Pittsburgh homeowners the outdoor space they’ve always dreamed.
09/14/2026

Ready to start a new week of giving Pittsburgh homeowners the outdoor space they’ve always dreamed.

09/09/2026

If you ever want to know how refined a garden really is... listen for the gravel.

Gravel gives you that quiet crunch underfoot, the soft shimmer in evening light, and the kind of old-world elegance you can’t fake with poured concrete.

Everyone’s always talking about stone this and steel that. But gravel? Gravel is for those who understand and want quiet confidence.

Gettin’ it done on the job site ✨ Just a little glimpse at what we’ve been working on.
09/05/2026

Gettin’ it done on the job site ✨

Just a little glimpse at what we’ve been working on.

09/05/2026

Green flag behavior we love to see 😉

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Pittsburgh, PA

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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