Winter weather can wreak havoc on Calgary businesses, creating slip and fall hazards outdoors and indoors alike. Snowy, slippery parking lots, sidewalks and walkways can leave you liable for injuries and property damage, and the risks grow when employees and customers track snow and slush inside with them. Lingering moisture can also damage your floors,…
As part of your home winter prep to-do list, you should be sure to get your garage and shed ready for the cold weather. That means preparing your garden tools and chemicals for winter’s arrival, which improves safety and helps keep everything in great shape for spring’s return. Before snow removal season starts, the Calgary…
Doing some winter landscaping prep work will go a long way towards keeping your lawn and garden elements in good shape over the course of Calgary’s long cold-weather season. Here are some essential tasks you should take care of before the snow hits: A Final Trim and Fertilization The first tip for winter landscaping is…
Southeast commercial properties have extensive maintenance and landscaping needs, especially when fall is in full swing. Given the cold, snowy climate we have in Calgary, fall property maintenance can be very demanding. There’s a lot to do to get ready! This is especially true if you’re trying to make up for lost time due to neglect…
Underground irrigation systems are great for keeping lawns looking green and healthy with very little effort. But they can some challenges when it comes time to shut them down for the season. Fall is the time to drain your underground sprinklers, and it’s a task that needs to be performed correctly to ensure you don’t…
Outdoor spaces are ideal for kids, pets, friendly gatherings, barbecues and nice weather, and a yard that offers a winning combination of functionality and privacy can give your home’s resale value a big boost. To that end, decks and fences are both among the most popular upgrades among Calgary-area homeowners, and can really boost your backyard…
Commercial property owners need to make special considerations when it comes time to take care of fall landscaping tasks. As a leading provider of commercial landscaping in southeast Calgary, the Mirage Landscaping team can help you take care of these seven essentials for a very affordable price. Water Your Trees During the early days of…
Summer is busy for all of us as we do our best to make the most of the nice weather in Calgary while we have it. As such, sometimes yard and garden landscaping tasks take a back seat. If you’re one of the many homeowners who simply ran out of time this past summer to…
We’ve been lucky to have some beautiful Indian summers in Calgary over the past few years. They’re perfect for taking care of some seasonal lawn maintenance tasks while the weather is still nice, including late-summer fertilization that will help you enjoy a beautiful, full green lawn again next year. Indian summer is also perfect for finishing…
If you’re looking to add value to your home, investing in professional landscaping is one of the most cost-effective ways to do it. Studies have shown that even modest improvements in your home’s landscaping can have a dramatic effect on its resale value, potentially adding more than 5%. Considering that the average Calgary home is…