Depending on how you measure it, humans began erecting permanent structures for shelter as far back as 50,000 years ago. The oldest inhabited cities on earth, which are still sited where they were began, date back roughly 10,000 years. Of course, climate control and modern kitchens date back far less. An increasing number of those of…
Mirage Landscaping of Calgary is a full-service landscape design, maintenance, and construction firm. Over the years, we have been involved in a lot of concrete and paving stone jobs as we help people beautify their residential and commercial properties. During the winter, our constant cycles of Chinook-driven thaws followed by more snow and freezing makes low spots in…
At Mirage Landscaping of Calgary, we spend the winter working hard to make the residential and commercial properties of our clients safe from snow and ice. Snow is piled everywhere, sometimes to be removed, sometimes wait until the spring begins to thaw the ground. We all grumble about the winter, and it also affects our beloved…
Contracting your professional snow and ice removal to experts is a step in the right direction in preventing accidents…and litigation. At Mirage Landscaping of Calgary, we are snow removal professionals. We have been in business for over three generations now, and have both seen and heard just about everything to do with winter hazards that commercial property owners sometimes…
Here in Alberta, when we think of lawsuits, we are inclined to think of our litigious neighbours to the south before we think of ourselves. But when a wintry slip and fall accident occurs on your commercial property in Calgary you’ll find yourself rapidly worrying about our local lawyers. The Supreme Court of Canada’s case law makes…
Like Mirage Landscaping of Calgary, you’ll remember last winter as full of big snow days. There was so much snow at points that snow dumps nearest the city were nearly full and threatening to close. During these sorts of seasons, it’s where the quality of your commercial snow removal provider shows itself. No one, not…
Mirage Landscaping, based in Calgary, provides complete, residential and commercial landscaping and snow removal services. Over the past few seasons we have provided tips on safe snow removal and icy travel in our blog, and figure it never hurts to be preemptive. Get prepared for yet another Calgary winter! Dressing For Winter Success Remember to dress yourself in layers…
Lots of Calgarians having been composting for years…especially gardeners. Composting produces the best additive for your soil money can buy, and also keeps waste out of landfills. The City of Calgary’s “Green Cart” trial is looking to see how the rest of the city’ population could be served. Residents of Abbeydale, Brentwood, Cougar Ridge and Southwood have been…
In Calgary, the winter assaults our lawns and trees with all manner of attacks. Be it sun scald, frost damage, premature growth due to sudden thaws, winter is tough on plants. However, the greenery that does thrive here does so because it is hearty. Here at Mirage Landscaping, Calgary’s finest full service residential and commercial…
Mirage Landscaping of Calgary is a full-service commercial and residential landscaping design, construction and maintenance firm. We always enjoy it when we see our clients, and others, creative about Halloween. What has been fun to see about the increase in outdoor Halloween decorations around Calgary over the years is that there seems to be more of…