Depending on which Calgary neighborhood you call home, you may find that your backyard is a little smaller than you would have preferred. Maybe even a lot smaller. We understand it can be disappointing to buy a house you love despite a sub-par backyard, so we’ve come up with some idea to help! While we […]
Whether you’re moving this year, in five years, or not until you’re ready to retire, it makes sense to take care of your yard and keep in mind how changes will affect your home’s value. Things like complex gardens that look like they take a lot of time don’t tend to sell homes. Pools are […]
Here in Calgary where the weather is as likely to bring sweltering desert conditions as it is to flood our basements. Having a pristine lawn—or even a lawn that’s just okay—can be quite the challenge. There’s soil pH, soil compaction, water retention, nitrogen quantities, and what feels like a hundred other things to monitor and […]
“It is shaping up to be a soggy Victoria Day weekend in Calgary and southern Alberta but that likely won’t stop a legion of hopeful green thumbs from descending on garden centres.” Have you been wondering which plants to plant now and which ones to plant later? How about vegetables? Shrubs? This article from CBC News […]
Winter is hard on lawns. Mounds of snow can compress the grass. Leaves left on the ground over winter can become breeding grounds for fungus and diseases. Burrowing rodents like mice build tunnels through the snow and leave behind little trails where they’ve grazed on grass and roots. Salty de-icers and dog urine can leave […]
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.
A lot of people assume that spring is the only time to plant seeds, trees, and shrubs. In fact, fall is the best time to plant hardy annuals and most perennials do better when they are planted in the fall. Cool Weather Means Strong Roots During the spring, even though the air is warm, the […]
Flooding is a common springtime occurrence in Canada but it can also happen after a particularly heavy summer rain storm. After a serious flood like the one that devastated Calgary and surrounding area this June, you might wonder if the landscaping that you’ve invested so much time and money in will ever look the same. […]
Calgary Canada is home to very adverse weather conditions that make landscaping Calgary properties very difficult. This part of the world experiences frigid winters and blowing winds that can disrupt plants and bushes. Another effect of Calgary weather is that winds can suddenly blow in warm air that can also disrupt the growth of plants. […]
A strategically-cared for lawn can be one of your family’s best investments. But if your water bills are skyrocketing, that investment might turn out to be a nightmare. It’s time to make some serious change. How much is too much? It’s pretty tough to measure how much water you waste but if the turf grasses are […]