Lawn Care and Maintenance Blogs

Is there a difference between lawn care services and lawn maintenance?

21 January 2021
in: Lawn Care and Maintenance Blogs
Tags: Lawn Care Services, lawn maintenance

Lawn care and lawn maintenance are often used interchangeably, but they involve different tasks. Let’s take a closer look at the difference between the two and why they’re important for maintaining a healthy lawn year-round. What is lawn care? Lawn care refers to preserving the health and vitality of existing lawns and requires in-depth knowledge to do an effective job. The goal of lawn care is to improve the growth of vegetation and to keep turf lush and green. This article may help you understand more about the benefits of lawn care and weed control. If, for example, there are brown patches, an excess of weed, or poor quality grass on your property, lawn restoration services in Calgary can help […]

What’s included in residential lawn maintenance services?

21 December 2020
in: Lawn Care and Maintenance Blogs
Tags: lawn care, Residential Lawn Maintenance, weed control services

Your lawn is an extension of your home. While regular maintenance keeps your yard beautiful and inviting, proper lawn care takes a lot of time, effort, and knowledge. To keep a healthy and thriving yard in Calgary, many homeowners take advantage of professional lawn care services. Here’s what you can expect when you hire a lawn care company in Calgary. What is lawn care? Lawn care refers to maintaining the health and vitality of existing lawns with the goal of keeping your yard green and free of weeds. Some services that fall under lawn care are: Fertilization Soil testing Weed control Pest control Seeding Aeration Lawn mowing Regular watering Vegetation control and Power raking The extent and detail of lawn […]

Importance of Hiring A Lawn Care Company

28 August 2020
in: Lawn Care and Maintenance Blogs
Tags: Hiring A Lawn Care Company, lawn care company

Having a beautiful, well-maintained lawn instills a sense of pride and increases your home’s curb appeal. But, we all know that maintaining a healthy lawn can be a challenge. While many homeowners attempt to perform basic lawn care, there are many benefits that come with hiring professional lawn care services. Knowing the right height for cutting grass, what type of fertilizer to use, how to handle dead patches and weed growth, among many other lawn care needs is best left in the hands of an expert. Below are just a few of the advantages that homeowners enjoy when hiring a lawn care company: Saves Time Maintaining a lawn takes valuable time and effort, including regular mowing, fertilizing, watering, weeding, insect […]

5 Effective Ways of Controlling Weed Growth in Your Lawn During Summer

Like every plant, weeds need optimal conditions to grow. The best approach to weed control is to create an environment where it’s difficult for them to thrive. Elements that encourage the growth of weeds are compacted soil, low-mowed grass, and water-deprived lawns. Common Calgary weeds include: • Creeping Bellflower • Musk Thistle • Toadflax • Dandelion • Common Weeds should be Canadian Thistle, Dandelion, Clover, chickweed In addition to hiring a professional weed control service in Calgary, below are 5 effective ways to control weed growth in your lawn 1. Maintain Healthy Soil Careful fertilization of your lawn helps to effectively get rid of weeds. When applied properly and at the right times, fertilizer stimulates growth. A thicker turf makes […]

Spring Is Here, What Do I Do with My Lawn?

Spring in Calgary can come as early as March or sometimes not until late May. The rule of thumb is to wait for the frost to come out of the ground and for it to dry before attempting any cleanup. The exception to this rule would be when snow mould might be present. It is imperative that you rake any area with mould as soon as possible so the lawn is not affected. When cleaning this area up, be sure to wear appropriate gloves and masks as mould is dangerous. If you have an area piled up with snow and it is slow to melt, you should spread the snow around to help prevent any ice buildup which can cause […]

What is Power Raking?

Spring is upon us and it’s time to start thinking about your lawn and what is needed to prepare your grass for the season ahead. If you’re wondering what power raking is or why your lawn needs it, here is some information to help you. Power Raking is recommended to be done in the spring to clean up the accumulation of dead grass from the previous season. You’ll want to have this done early in the spring before the new growth has fully filled in thus enabling the power raking process to remove as much of the thatch and dead grass as possible. If this layer of dead grass is left on the lawn it will build up year after […]

Calgary Lawn Mowing

At the beginning of each season before you start mowing your lawn, check that the mower blades are sharp. This will prevent shredding the ends of the grass blades which will then dry out and give your lawn a yellowish appearance. When lawn mowing in the spring, our FIRST mowing should be a short mowing. Lower your mower blade to 1 1/2 inch which will help to remove more of the dead grass from the previous year. We recommend a power raking in the spring as an alternative to this. Power Raking will deep clean out excess thatch and our service includes a mowing after to vacuum up excess clippings and groom the lawn. After the first mowing, raise […]