With summer well underway, your lawn may already be beginning to droop. In Alberta, it’s not unusual for the hot, dry weather to turn your lawn brown and dormant after just a few short weeks of green. While this summer has offered lots of rain so far, it’s not unlikely that we’ll see drought conditions […]
Every year it feels like Calgarians get busier and busier. With life, work, family, and more on your plate, it can be difficult to make the time to ensure your lawn looks pristine. Part of the trouble is that the typical Calgary lawn requires significant maintenance to keep lush and green. Here are a few […]
Many Calgary homeowners and property managers fail to establish a lawn that meets their standards. Calgary has a harsh climate, and our frigid winters, combined with hot, dry summers can leave grass looking patchy, brown, and ugly. As you work with a Calgary landscaper and lawn expert to try and revive your lawn, it’s important […]
The snow is (slowly) melting, and in another month or so, spring will truly arrive. While May Long is always a bit hit and miss in Calgary, we’re sure many of our fellow Calgarians are itching to get out in their gardens. One of the first chores topping many homeowners’ Spring Yard Clean Up List […]
It’s that time of year again. It’s still cold and ugly outdoors, but the snow will be leaving for good fairly soon. With Spring around the corner (hopefully), it’s time to think about scheduling your comprehensive Spring yard clean up. Complete with blowing out flower beds and hedges, running the power rake over all turf […]
As the decades together fly by, it can become harder and harder to think of the perfect Valentine’s Day present. You’ve had years to slowly acquire everything you need to live comfortably, and old favourites, like chocolates or flowers, may feel a little tired. Fortunately, there’s one gift that we can all use: time. […]
The New Year has arrived, and any whiff of spring is still a long ways off. But just because we’ll be in the grip of winter for a couple more months doesn’t mean you can’t start dreaming about your yard. Where would you like to plant a new shrub or tree, or do you want […]
With the holidays just around the corner, many Calgarians are looking to decorate their yards to celebrate. While lights along the roof top are a given, there are many fun landscaping opportunities to consider. Here are just a few ideas to get you started. Night Time Landscaping. Calgarians rarely think about what their front lawn […]
With the cold well on its way, many Calgarians are spending a little time trimming back their shrubs and finishing the last touches on winterizing their yard and garden. Perhaps that’s why, we hear from so many Albertans around this time of year asking if they should be pruning their trees. While your trees absolutely […]
As the weather starts to turn cooler, we’re hearing from many of our clients who want to know whether they should aerate their lawn. Aeration has many benefits. The removed plugs decrease soil compaction, allowing nutrients, air, and water to more easily reach the roots of your lawn. This leads to stronger, healthier growth and […]