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Winter always has Calgary homeowners dreaming of new projects and ideas for their property. The long weeks spent inside looking at the snowpack with not much else to do gives everyone time to read, research and make plans for the year ahead. Winter is also a great time to think about looking after your property, but it shouldn’t be the …
The global pandemic has affected the people of Alberta in many different ways, but it’s also had a major impact on the canine population as well. As most of the city’s working population began to work from home, many people decided that they needed a four legged friend to keep them company. Within a few months, the city’s pet shelters …
Having a great looking lawn in Calgary comes with a price, both in terms of financial commitment as well as a large amount of time and effort. The main reason for this is that you have to fit in a year’s worth of lawn maintenance into 8 or 9 months (depending on how heavy the snowfall is), as well as …
It can feel like there’s an informal lawn keeping competition as you drive around Calgary every summer. Just about every lawn seems to sparkle with emerald green and there is a feeling of civic pride about having your grass looking its absolute best. It’s common knowledge that Calgary homeowners spend an incredible amount of time and energy each summer on …
Looking after your property in Calgary comes with a whole heap of responsibilities, but also with a lot of satisfaction. There’s something beautiful about watching the seasons change across your grounds and knowing that your hard work and effort has made it look that good. However, each season comes with a list of property maintenance Calgary homeowners need to complete …
There’s something exciting about the start of March in Calgary. In most years, it’s knowing that the worst of winter is behind you and you can start to see the snowpack melt and disappear on a daily basis. The days get longer and you’ll feel more warmth in the air, meaning that spring is just around the corner. With spring …
Everyone loves spending the summer outside in the yard; barbecues, parties and just enjoying the warm sunshine on your face are all part and parcel of having a well maintained yard all season long. However, as with all good things, summer comes to an end and you’ll find yourself gradually spending less and less time in your yard. All good …
Many lawns seem to bake in the summer heat. Heat, dry weather, and foot traffic are major stresses for most types of grass. You can take the following steps to help your lawn beat the heat this summer. To Feed or not to Feed A well-fed lawn grows in thick, crowding out weeds and cooling the soil, which helps it …
Home owners in Calgary are required to control the growth of noxious weeds and must destroy any prohibited noxious weeds on their property as regulated by the Weed Control Act. Below is a list of the common noxious and prohibited weeds in Calgary with links to more information and how to control. Blueweed Canada Thistle Common Tansy Leafy Spurge Nodding Thistle Lythraceae Scentless Chamomile Spotted …
A lush green lawn is a symbol of pride and a pleasant place to relax. No matter where you live, it’s important to learn ways to conserve as much water as possible. Water is essential to a healthy lawn. But too much or little can damage them. Running the sprinkler all night sets up conditions for disease. Frequent, light watering …
Step 1: Don’t mow too low It might seem natural to cut your grass as short as possible, but our lawn care experts recommend letting it grow longer and mowing more frequently. Mowing a lawn to short can put stress on the grass and limit deep root growth, decreasing its ability to resist weeds, pests and drought conditions. TIP: Dull …
Simple, Effective Spring Cleaning Tips So it’s time to put some elbow grease into your dreaded, possibly intensely-procrastinated house cleaning tasks. Cinderelly, wash the dishes, Cinderelly, do the laundry – we know the drill. We also know the time restraints that these thorough cleans can put on your schedule, which is why we have created this easy-to-follow deep clean checklist …
