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Natural Mosquito Control for Your Yard - Five-Star Landscaping - Calgary Landscaping Experts

Natural Mosquito Control for Your Yard

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 […]

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Winter Lawn and Landscaping Care - Five Star landscaping - Landscaping Experts Calgary

Winter Lawn and Landscaping Care

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 […]

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Fall clean-up! Do it Before the Snow Comes! - Five Star Landscaping - Fall Clean Up Calgary

Fall clean-up! Do it Before the Snow Comes!

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 […]

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Common “Wildflower” Weeds that Pop up in Your Yard - Five Star Landscaping - Yard Weeds Experts Calgary

Common “Wildflower” Weeds that Pop up in Your Yard

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 […]

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