In Calgary, fall cleanup is a fact of life during this time of year. Once the snow comes, it could be here for good — and if you haven’t cleaned the autumn leaves off your property, your grass and other plants could suffer next spring. Large amounts of leaves left to decompose on your lawn…
The air is crisp and the leaves are changing color, fall is here. That means if you live in Calgary, snow removal time is right around the corner! You might not realize it, but shoveling snow is more than just a chore – it’s a workout. Shoveling can put a tremendous amount of stress on…
As Halloween approaches and you decorate the exterior of your home, it’s easy to get lost in the fun and overlook holiday landscaping safety. However, the unfortunate truth is that Halloween decorations can pose serious safety risks if you’re not vigilant. The good news is that best practices for holiday landscaping safety are easy to follow…
The days are getting shorter, and the air is getting crisp. If you’re a homeowner, that means it’s fall yard clean up time. Getting started now means a lot less work next spring. Regardless of where you live, Calgary landscaping cleanup isn’t too complicated. These 10 quick tips will have your lawn and garden looking great…
Spring is officially upon us, and now is the time to prepare our lawns and gardens for another great season of lush beauty. While most homeowners will try to clean out and prepare their gardens on their own, commercial gardens are almost impossible for a single owner or a few staff members to handle. Not…
Many people neglect proper lawn care in spring, thinking that preparation should be left until later on in the season, but this is one of the biggest mistakes that many people make. Proper lawn care can begin right after the last frost so that the soil can get ready for the warmer weather to provide…
A big spring clean-up is something of a yearly tradition for most families around the world. After the long dark winter months begin to retreat, new spring light and fresh air make neglected, cluttered, and stale areas of the home more noticeable, and the urge to clear out the old descends. While the majority of…
Another gardening season is upon us and it’s time to prepare for proper landscape maintenance this spring. Before you grab the nearest shovel and start edging, do a quick overall assessment of the lawns and gardens all around the home. This will help you spot things that didn’t fare well over winter, and identify any…
Ah, spring. It comes in with tulips and dandelions and leaves us with snapdragons and lilies. With the fresh smell of flowers in the air, springtime is a gardener’s favorite time of year. But, although we all like to remember the beautiful bursts of color that flowers bring, there are also uninvited guests lurking beneath…
Grubworms, dandelions and crabgrass – oh my! You’ve already decided that you’re not willing to wage war against these garden pests on your own. You need help. So, you’ve naturally decided to hire a landscaper. But, your landscaping work has already been done. You have retaining walls where you want them and your flower beds…