We don’t think it’s a revolutionary idea that Calgarians (and the rest of the world) hate mosquitoes. The nasty, little blood suckers can ruin a family dinner on the deck within minutes, and not only do their bites itch, but the buggers can also spread diseases like west nile. Pesticides like DEET are safe to […]
If you’re like most Albertans, probably your lawn and landscaping doesn’t even cross your mind once the snow has landed and winter officially arrived. Instead of wasting energy worrying about your grass, you’re keeping busy just trying to keep the sidewalk clear and salted. But winter-care can have a very real effect on your lawn […]
If Calgary taught us anything last September, it’s that it’s never too early for a snow storm. And while I’m sure we’d all prefer a warmer autumn (can we please not have snow until after Halloween this year?), the fact is winter could arrive at any time. If you, like many Calgary homeowners, haven’t finished […]
Weeds are invasive species that drive homeowners crazy. However, these plants are more than just annoying. Left to their own devices, they out compete more than just the plants people want, they can spread into wild grass land and wreak havoc on habitats. Some of the invasive species we’ve listed below are flowers that Calgarians […]