Your Calgary area lawn is coming out of its winter dormancy, and you’re noticing yellowish or dead patches that you haven’t seen before. You now have the landscaping equivalent of a detective’s mystery. Unless there is an obvious reason for your yellow patches – for example, your dog tends to gravitate towards that one section…
“Out of sight, out of mind,” is mistake some in the Calgary community make in regards to their underground irrigation…to their unfortunate detriment. Whether your sprinkler system belongs to your business or residence, it’s important to remember to have regular maintenance performed each spring – long before someone decides to turn on the taps to…
Trees are beloved by nearly all of us here in Calgary. The trees that grow the best in and around the city ones such as ash, poplar, aspen, birch, elders, lilacs, crabapples and numerous spruce and fir varieties, are also complex living organisms that require a lot of care and attention. Proper planting methods are…
Landscaping in Calgary can be a tough task. No matter how hard you try, it’s certain there will be one or more situations every year that are out of your control and that cause harm to your plants and flowers. From aphids to early frost — the possibilities for a garden disaster are endless. There…
If you’re new to landscaping in Calgary, or if you’re trying your hand at indoor gardening for the first time, you may be wondering when it’s safe to move your plants from the safe, controlled conditions inside your home to the great outdoors. As a general rule of thumb, outdoor gardening doesn’t really start to…
If you’re new to the world of gardening, remember that all good landscapers in Calgary were once beginners too. Gardening can seem daunting to newcomers, but like anything else, the more you practice, the better you’ll get. Before you get started, though, you need to know some basic terms and techniques that help you dig…
Best Plants for Your Calgary Garden An essential part of a successful landscape design in Calgary is choosing the right plants. One of the most important factors to is the way in which our climate affects growing conditions. All of Canada is divided into what horticulturists call “hardiness zones.” These zones take a wide range…
Even though still it’s winter, it’s never too early to start thinking about what you’re going to do with your garden when the warm weather returns in spring. Experienced Calgary landscapers know that the winter months offer an excellent opportunity to plan your gardens for 2013; you can spend time designing a layout, selecting your…
If winter has your green thumb itching to get busy, indoor gardening is the perfect outlet for your passion and creativity. Not only does indoor gardening beautify your home, but it also helps Calgary landscapers get a jump start on spring gardening by allowing you to start plants indoors before transferring them outdoors once the…
The new year is here, and your 2013 resolutions can include a commitment to make your Calgary landscape greener and more eco-friendly. Be prepared when spring comes by making a checklist of new year’s resolutions for your lawn and garden. Here are five ideas to consider: Reduce water consumption: Not only does reducing the amount of…