Here are all the recommendations I have received to date. Thanks everyone! Janna Eversmeyer I have a small front yard surrounded by a privet hedge and Harvey Moore and his crew are diligent about keeping it in shape over the summer. He's very nice. He used to do my neighbor's yard, but they moved and the new owners do their yard themselves, so maybe he's looking for another account. michel landscaping in blawnox. Joe Somma and Michel Landscaping located in Blawnox. Dan is from morningside and Joe is a City fireman who does Landscaping on the side. Both are great guys. We use Tony Asturi...who is reliable, professional and reasonable 412 486-7190 I'd recommend Mike Ruane of Grass-N-At at 412-461-6453. He's been doing our lawns for several years. we've been working with these guys for the past two years and love them. they use all natural organic products. no chemicals - safe for pets and children. it's only natural landscaping 412-310-9757 Saello and Sons do a lot of work in the neighborhood. Contact is 412 823 8172 Try our neighbor & college student, David Weeber . David did my lawns (front & back) last year and did a nice job. I first asked him to give an estimate so we'd see if we agreed. All went well. [according to this respondent, David is a college student. A contact e-mail was provided - please let me know if you want it - I will not post it to the list] Hill Jordan works in this area and he does big and small jobs 412 758 7235 Call OCEAN BREEZE 412-805-5602 Hi: I have had Tony Asturi do my lawn and garden for many years. He and Mike are reliable and hard workers. They do not come cheap but I know that my lawn is cared for even if I'm not here. His phone number is 412-486-7190. I have used Leo Saello for years -- he and his crew are wonderful and do a lot of homes in our area: 412/823-8172 My name is Steve Swope and I own and operate Smartscape by swope Lawn Care and Landscaping. I am a full service Lawn Care and Landscaping business. I operate out of Friendship Park and my area of focus is the Shadyside, Point Breeze, Morningside, Regent Square, Highland Park, and Friendship area. I use all new equipment and guarantee a "Cut and Trim" at least every 7 days. This is my full time profession and reliability, reasonable pricing, and quality work is what I provide. It is my name on the business and I take this very seriously. I was forwarded your e-mai from Joy Balentinel and I would love the opportunity to discuss your landscape needs with you. Currently I am offering a 10% discount for all clients who sign up for my service before March 31, 2010. I do not require a contract because I believe that my work speaks for itself and if you for some reason are unsatisfied, you should have the option to find a better service. Please take the time to visit my website www.smartscape.net for full details about Smartscape by swope Please contact me by e-mail or phone which is located on the signature portion of my signature. Your time is appreciated and I look forward to hearing from you, Sincerely' Steve Swope Smartscape by swope Lawn Care and Landscaping (412)-628-0583 info@smartscape.net www.smartscape.net