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5 Effective Tips to Prepare Your Lawn for Fall in Calgary

Fall in Alberta is like that perfect sweater weather—cool enough for comfort, but not so cold that you can’t enjoy the outdoors. It’s also the ideal time to prep your lawn for the harsh winter ahead and set it up for a lush, green spring. While many homeowners think lawn care ends when summer does, fall is actually the season that makes or breaks your lawn’s health. Greener Grass is here to provide you with a guide to lawn care in Calgary this fall. 1. Keep Mowing (But Don’t Go Too Short) Even as temperatures drop, your grass is still growing, so regular mowing is important. Keep mowing until the first hard frost, but don’t scalp it—aim for 2.5 to […]

5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Lawn Pet-Friendly

Maintaining a lush, green lawn can be challenging when you’re a pet owner. From digging and playing to urine damage, pets can do a number on our lawns. To add to the challenge, the lawn products used to fix the damage might not be safe for pets. At Greener Grass, one of the most common questions we get about our lawn care services in Calgary is, “Are your lawn care products safe for my pet?” The straightforward answer is yes, we can use pet-friendly products when we complete your lawn care services. However, if you’re planning to use your own products in between your professional lawn care services, you want to make sure you’re using pet-friendly methods. Here are some […]

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 […]

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 […]