Every year Mirage Landscaping meets some of Calgary’s deadliest serial killers. Fortunately, the humans of our city are safe, however, plants everywhere are under threat and the killing season is just beginning. Whether spotted at a local nursery, DIY store, or scattering seed in their front yards, the “black thumbs” are out there, pursuing, or…
You’ve undoubtedly heard the cliche, “Time is money.” Lots of things amount to the equivalent of cash. In around Calgary, water is such a commodity. As careful as you may be around your home by using water efficient appliances and low flow toilets and shower heads, when you go and manually water your lawn and…
As the days warm, and the air fills with scents of blossoms and freshly cut grass, the urge to spend more evenings in your backyard intensifies. Without a patio of some sort, you are not maximizing your enjoyment of the Calgary’s crisp spring nights, the long twilight of summer, and the hints of winter in…
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…
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…
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…
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…