Thankfully, the days are getting slightly longer and warmer, which means we can start seeing the potential of our property for spring again. Decks rank high on the list of the most popular outdoor home upgrades, so if you’ve been thinking about improving your yard, Mirage Landscaping can help get you started. Mirage Landscaping of…
Although we survived the cold snap at the end of 2017, the temperatures plunged again this week, with more snow falling and temperatures at -20°. Skin can freeze in minutes when it’s that cold, with the chill slowly seeping in to your core. When your body’s temperature drops below the ideal 37°, you are at…
After the massive dump of snow we got in Calgary right before Christmas, we know there are a lot of people contemplating purchasing a snow blower. But it’s hard to know what the right kind to get is. Do you need a walk-behind version, or one that you carry? What about gas-powered or electric? A…
After a nice and warm late November and early December, there’s not a lot of snow on the ground in Calgary. But the weather forecast is calling for some of the white stuff to fall this week – which makes for more opportunity to enjoy time outside with some fun winter projects – but it…
Winter may be cold, but it is beautiful. But unfortunately, not enough of us make the effort to get outside to enjoy it. Stop looking longingly out the winter and make the best of the winter months by getting creative with your outdoor space. Bur first, let us take care of your Calgary snow removal…
The pros at Mirage Landscaping have been providing exceptional Calgary commercial snow removal services at surprisingly affordable rates for three generations. Our family-owned company specializes in snow removal for these southeast Calgary districts and communities: Auburn Bay, Chaparral, Chaparral Valley, Copperfield, Cranston, Douglasdale, Heritage Pointe, Lake Bonavista, Mahogany, McKenzie Lake, Mackenzie Towne, Maple Ridge, New…
Shovelling and snow removal results in thousands of accidents a year. The most common injuries are broken bones from falls, back injuries from improper lifting and heart attacks from over-exertion. Those over the age of 55 are four times more likely to suffer a heart attack while shovelling. With another Calgary winter already in the…
Slip and fall hazards are a normality during a Calgary winter, and they can be devastating. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control says that accidental falls are the leading cause of a nonfatal injury across all ages except from 10 to 24, and that more than 800,000 people a year in the U.S.…
Due to our crazy temperature variances combined with immense amounts of green space, property maintenance in Calgary is a hard job. Commercial and residential properties have extensive landscaping needs throughout the year, but a little extra effort in the fall can greatly reduce your chances of an accident in the winter, and improve the likelihood…
If you are an avid gardener or a commercial property owner in Calgary, you have put a lot of time, effort and money invested in making things grow and look good in this tough climate. At Mirage Landscaping we are big fans of the benefits of mulch as one way of getting your plants, shrubs…