March 29, 2014

When’s a Good time to Prune Fruit Trees in Calgary?

The worst of winter is probably over and many people are looking forward to getting back out into their yards for another season of gardening. Even […]
March 15, 2014

Don’t put the Snow Shovel Away Just Yet

Sometimes it seems like a Calgary winter will never end and some years, we get a little taste of winter every month. Spring is just around […]
February 10, 2014

Post-Winter Lawn Care

The snow is melting and grass all over the city is grey and brown. Of course, you want your lawn to look fantastic as soon as […]
January 30, 2014

Tips for Staying Safe on Snow Covered Sidewalks

You can keep your own sidewalk clear of snow and ice, but when you’re out an about you’re at the mercy of the weather and you […]
January 15, 2014

The Science of Snow and Ice Removal

  City works crews and snow removal companies will likely heave a mighty sigh of relief when the winter of 2013/2014 is finally over. It’s been […]
December 30, 2013

Combat Ice the Natural Way

Have you ever used salt based ice removal products and when spring arrived noticed that your sidewalk was chipping and crumbling or your lawn was damaged? […]
December 15, 2013

Protecting Landscaping from Chinooks

Many people in winter bound parts of Canada envy Calgarians for the Chinooks that give them periodic, albeit temporary relief from cold winter weather. However, the […]
November 30, 2013

5 Star Landscaping Snow Removal Services

Just because gardening season is over doesn’t mean it’s time to put your 5 Star Landscaping fridge magnet away in a kitchen drawer. Did you know […]
October 30, 2013

Preparing Garden Tools for Winter

Ahhh, the lowly garden tool – you probably don’t think too much about their care and maintenance. Gardening tools aren’t cheap and after a season of […]