When that clock radio has gone off on a dark Monday morning with an announcement that two feet of snow has fallen in Calgary overnight, you might get the sudden urge to call Mirage Landscaping and try to get us to fit you in. After all, we’ll already be out there working hard to clear…
For avid gardeners or business owners looking to spruce up their grounds, winter can offer a time for rest and looking ahead. But at Mirage Landscaping of Calgary we don’t see the point of waiting for the end of winter to enjoy our outdoor spaces. Winter Weather Construction Depending on how our winter unfolds in southern Alberta,…
It is that time of year again, when we Albertans begin to dress differently, and even walk differently, as we confront another winter. At Mirage Landscaping of Calgary, we’d like to remind everyone out there how to stay warm, upright, and in good health while clearing your walks. And if you don’t want to do it yourself,…
We’ve been hearing a lot about El Niño as a major influencer of this winter’s weather outlook, although when it comes to Calgary there is never any guarantee. Broadly speaking, an El Niño pattern means that the jet stream, instead of being one continuous course of high speed air driving Pacific storms over Canada, is split into two…
Winter is once again coming to the southern Alberta region and Mirage Landscaping of Calgary would like to remind every commercial building owner that you can leverage the extra slip and fall safety that professional snow removal and ice management affords by ensuring your lot and walks are in good repair now. Before the snow flies and…
Professional snow removal services such as those provided by Mirage Landscaping of Calgary can help with both reducing liability and the prevention of winter crime. Whether you are a commercial or residential property owner, professional snow removal services not only make your home or business safer from slip and fall liability lawsuits, they also make it easier for…
The image of your business is a critical aspect of success. Like your personal appearance, or your website, or sometimes even your vehicle (depending on what you do) if it’s frequently seen it creates a lasting first impression that can range anywhere from positive, through neutral, to poor. To keep your business looking as ship-shape as it…
In the winter of 2013-14, Municipal snow dumps were closed for being near capacity with just the city government’s efforts to keep up, meaning that if you needed snow removed, and not just plowed and piled in private lots, or cleared from adjacent public responsibility areas to yours, it had to be trucked and tipped…
It’s always a bit sad to watch our colourful summer blooms start to fade out during the fall, and it can be hard to say a final good-bye. Removing your annual can be a difficult chore, but it’s really not worth wishing that they will magically spring anew next summer. The truth of the matter…
If you are an avid gardener in Calgary, you have a lot of time, effort and money invested in making things grow in this tough climate. At Mirage Landscaping we are big fans of mulch as one way of getting your plants and trees through our harsh winters. Think of mulch as a top dressing when it…