Lawn Care and Maintenance Blogs

What’s Included In Residential Lawn Care Services In Calgary

10 January 2022
in: Lawn Care and Maintenance Blogs
Tags: lawn care, Lawn Care Services In Calgary

If you’re like most homeowners, you want a well-manicured lawn that is healthy and looks great. But keeping your lawn looking its best can be a lot of work – especially if you don’t have the time or expertise to do it yourself. That’s where residential lawn care services in Calgary come in. Professional lawn care covers everything from fertilization to weed control and aeration. If you’re looking for a way to take the hassle out of lawn care, consider hiring a residential lawn care service. You’ll be glad you did! Different lawn care packages Professional lawn care companies will typically package their services differently, but regardless of the deal or bundle, you want to look for essential services such […]

How to maintain your lawn in extreme heat

Calgary is having a record-breaking summer so far with extreme heat warnings and days on end without rain. Although Calgarians are taking advantage of the beautiful weather, the heat can do a number on our lawn. If you’re looking to maintain a healthy lawn during the heat of summer, there are many options for ensuring your yard is in good condition. Residential lawn care in Calgary follows several steps to care for lawns in the high heat of summer – from watering it frequently and fertilizing daily with an organic option, to using mulch like hay or straw around tree trunks. These 5 tips will help ensure that your lawn looks the very best. Tip #1 – Don’t cut grass […]

A complete summer lawn care guide, with infographic

21 June 2021
in: Lawn Care and Maintenance Blogs
Tags: lawn maintenance, summer lawn care

Summer is officially here, which means more time outside to enjoy the sun and take care of our lawn. Maintaining thick and healthy grass involves more than just watering and mowing weekly. The key to a great summer lawn care plan is to approach it in three phases: early, mid, and late summer which is the same timeline that your residential lawn care services in Calgary follow. Here’s everything you need for a beautiful lawn all summer long, a helpful infographic that you can print and reference for convenience! Early summer lawn maintenance Early summer or late spring lawn maintenance in Calgary involves fertilizing and treating to get your grass prepped to handle the heat. The rule of thumb is that […]

3 tips for eco-friendly yard maintenance in Calgary

One of the best ways to ensure a healthy lawn is to schedule routine fertilizing and weed control services. But, what about in-between these professional services if you’re doing your own yard care in Calgary? The good news is, yard maintenance doesn’t have to be complicated. The following tips are some simple eco-friendly maintenance habits for a flourishing lawn this summer! Mow smart The shorter the grass, the better, right? Not quite. In fact, many homeowners make the mistake of cutting their grass too short so that they won’t need to mow as often. However, this can lead to exposed soil that dries out in the sun and can cause brown or bare spots on the lawn. We recommend keeping […]

Top 3 vegetation management methods and why they are important

The services offered by lawn care companies are much more important than you might think. Companies that provide vegetation management in addition to regular grass fertilization make your yard look wonderful all year round and keep you safe. What exactly is vegetation management? It is preventative maintenance involving the cutting down of dead or overgrown trees and brush, trimming tree branches, and the killing of unwanted vegetation. These measures help you avoid disaster with power lines from trees falling during strong wind or breaking unexpectedly due to rot or broken limbs. Here’s what you need to know about each method of vegetation control services and the reasons they are important. Before we get into this topic, we want to add […]

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 […]

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 […]