When it comes to a creating and maintaining a lush, green lawn, many Calgarians have already flung their arms in the air and given up the idea as a lost cause. It’s too much work, they’re going to be gone on vacation, their yard is already taken over by weeds, excuse, excuse, excuse. If you […]
For some Calgary businesses, the idea of having a commercial landscaper coming every week or day seems unnecessary. Either they don’t mind doing the little chores themselves or they’d rather wait until the little things really need to get done. For any Calgary business who only wants a landscaper some of the time, there are […]
Unless you’re living with a lawn made of dreams instead of grass, you’re likely not looking forward to weed season. This is understandable, after all there is a huge variety of different weeds, and it can be a real challenge for Calgary homeowners to keep their lawn free of them all. Beyond that, weeds are […]
In Calgary, lawn care is a must. The cold winters and hot, dry summers are hard on grass, and they often leaves lawns looking more dead and yellow than welcoming and lush. A healthy lawn is a great first impression for guests visiting your home. A healthy lawn encourages you and your family to spend […]
Winter is nearly over and our favourite time of year is just around the corner! At five-star landscaping, we love spring. Spring is the season where there is so much work to be done. All the fundamental foundational work for a healthy happy lawn is done in spring. We know that Calgarians are familiar with […]
If you’ve ever removed a tree from your property, you’re probably aware that the stump left behind can often be the hardest part to get rid of. As experts in the landscaping business, we’ve removed our fair share of tree stumps. We thought we’d take today to share the four most common methods. Digging Out […]
Snow is in the Calgary forecast, and even if the weatherman isn’t right, we’ll likely get some eventually. The weather has been fairly mild this year, so it’s a good time to make sure your snowblower is working before you need it to. Unfortunately, no matter how well you take care of your snowblower, one […]
At Five Star, we think the DIY mentality that is making a comeback is great. It leads to many creative and interesting ideas. Everything from making a solar water heater to building cement cobble stones for the back yard. The internet is a powerful resource for creation and information, however, it isn’t infallible. Often, projects […]