Every year we work with hundreds of Calgarians who want their lawn to look beautiful. They know that lush green grass means watering deeply, mowing frequently, and fertilizing. But all that great work isn’t worth much if your grass can’t benefit. Due in part to the Calgary climate and the type of soil we have, […]
Canadians are working more hours than ever. We’re sleeping less, and we’re more stressed out. We often don’t feel like we have the time to balance all the chores around the house — the cooking, the cleaning, the mowing, the shoveling, with all the things that actually give us joy — spending time with our […]
When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, there’s a lot of advice flying around. The problem is that most of the information you’ll find on the web isn’t for Canadians. Because of our extremely quick autumn and long winters, what works in the US or in Eastern Canada won’t always be the best choice for […]
We work with many Calgary homeowners who want to have the perfect, green lawn. And, with the help of our landscaping experts, they generally achieve that goal. But while the Five Star Landscaping team is ready to help, not all Calgarians are ready or able to hire lawn experts. So, for all those Calgarians taking […]
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 the corner and we’re enjoying the occasional day that’s just mild enough to lull us into a false sense of security. Don’t get complacent though, because old man winter […]
Toronto and several other Canadian cities have adopted a novel and environmentally friendly approach to attacking icy roads when temperatures plummet – beet juice. Traditional de-icers like rock salt aren’t very effective at temperatures below – 20 C. About five years ago, the City of Toronto began to replace the salty brine that’s mixed with […]
If you live in Canada, you’re probably familiar with city trucks roaming the streets after a snowfall, spreading de-icer in their wake. You might even use salt based de-icer on your own sidewalks and driveway. But have you ever wondered how salt causes ice to melt? Salt lowers the freezing and melting temperature of water. […]
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 spring hits, so here are some great lawn care tips to bring your lawn back to life and keep it looking great.
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 need to be prepared for anything Mother Nature can throw at you. This winter has been particularly bad for ice and slippery conditions and Calgary’s emergency services have been […]
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 a particularly difficult one so far for the people tasked with keeping Calgary’s roads, sidewalks, and pathways safe. After a snowfall or a sudden thaw and freeze cycle that […]