Calgary Lawn and Garden

Year round property maintenance, now available, includes: unlimited snow removal, spring yard clean up, aeration, power raking, weekly mowing, weed control, lawn fertilizing, fall yard clean up. Pricing for standard size property is $179/month, paid monthly. For more info or for a custom quote, please visit our website @ www.calgarylawnandgarden.ca call us @ 403 910-5553 or email us @ [email protected]

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We are scheduling fall aerations starting September, get your grass ready for winter dormancy and a green spring

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Happy Summer Everyone! Finally she is here ...... for any yard maintenance services we will be more than happy to assist you!Happy Summer Everyone! Finally she is here ...... for any yard maintenance services we will be more than happy to assist you!

SPRING YARD CLEAN UP - We are still providing Spring yard clean ups until the end of May - Lawn Aeration @ $59 - Power Raking @ $69 - Power Raking + Aeration combo @ $115 - Lawn mowing @ $30... - Lawn Fertilizing @ $39 - Weed control @ $79 See more

Due to weather and snow still on the ground, we will postpone the start of Spring yard clean up season possibly for April 20th. We will be in touch with our clients with updates.

Despite the fact that old man winter just won't go away .... We're still planning to start our spring clean up operations on Wednesday April 15th. We will contact all of our customers a few days ahead in order to schedule the date/time for our visits. If any questions at all, please feel free to contact us @ 403 910-5553 or send us a message https://youtu.be/DiKQqvLUtj0?t=6

Grass trimmers - curved shaft vs straight shaft Curved shaft trimmers, are usually shorter in length, lighter in weight, hence easier to handle in tight spots. Less pricey, also less powerful as compared with the equivalent straight shaft. Taller individuals may have to bend over thus making it uncomfortable for extended use. Straight shaft trimmers, are longer and slightly heavier than the curved shaft, more expensive, more powerful and more durable. Easier to get under harder to reach areas like decks, trees, benches, shrubs. Preferred by professionals and taller individuals.

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10% OFF - Spring Yard Clean Up - Book by March 31st @ www.calgarylawnandgarden.ca Save 10% on any of our Spring Yard Clean Up packages and/or services, when you book by March 31st. Services include, but are not limited to: - lawn core aeration - power raking... - blow out the beds and hedges - debris removal - fertilizing - lawn mow and trim - edging Call us @ 403 910-5553 or text us @ 403 512-9408 or email us @ [email protected] See more

Reseeding your lawn If you have thin or bare spots on your lawn you may want to reseed the affected areas. Make sure to pick the right timing to reseed, ideal temperatures for grass seed to germinate is above 15C. Ensure to pick the specific seeds for the area: sun, sun&shade or shade. Loosen up the top soil by using a rake or till the top soil if you have a larger area you want to reseed. Use a drop spreader, broadcaster spreader or spread the seeds by hand, depending on how... large the area you look to reseed is. Use a hand rake to mix the seeds with the top soil, then apply starter fertilizer, rich in phosphorus which will help establish healthy roots. Apply a layer of up to 1/2" off peat moss on top, that will provide extra nutrients, also holds moisture and protects the exposed seeds from being picked by birds. Seed germination could take anywhere from 5-14 days. Water twice daily and keep the soil moist until grass gets to 1.5" - 2" in height, then once a day after that. Cut after the new grass gets to 3.5" to 4" in height and make sure not to set you mower lower than 3" See more

Benefits of raised bed gardening Use untreated lumber to build your raised beds pine, fir, larch, cedar as chemicals used to treat wood might leach into the soil. Make them 4 feet wide or less, so they are easier to work on without having to kneel or stand on the soil. Also, the taller they are the less bending required. Raised bed gardening is more portable, you have more control over the location of the garden, is also more contained. Better soil, fill your raised bed ...garden with loose high-quality, nutrient-rich garden soil. Better drainage, excess water will be drained a lot better. Easier to work on, reduces back and knee pain while gardening as you don't have to bend over as far. Longer season, the soil warms up earlier in a raised bed, so you can plant earlier in Spring. A longer growing season is always welcome. Last but not least, they look neat and organized, you can make some pretty nice-looking gardens with a little bit of creativity. See more

Planting shrubs Best time to plant shrubs is early fall, or mid spring. Make sure to keep spacing in between, in accordance with the instructions. To plant the shrub, dig a hole about 2-2.5 times as wide as the diameter of the shrub's root ball. Do not dig too deep, top of the root ball should be leveled with ground. Mix the soil you dug out with tree potting soil, on a 2/3 - 1/3 ratio, place the shrub in the hole and fill back with the mixed soil. Water regularly for the first few weeks, make sure water gets to the roots. Place mulch on the surface around the shrub to keep soil moist and prevent weeds from germinating. Don't prune the shrubs until fully established

Lawn mowing 101 Proper mowing keeps the lawn green and healthy. Set you mower around 3" high, higher cuts lawn grasses are more stress tolerant, have a shading effect reducing germination of weed seeds and tend to keep moisture in the soil for longer. Mow more often, don't allow grass to grow past 4.5". Cut in different directions with each mowing. Avoid mowing wet grass, it's not safe, you get a poor cut quality and wet grass could clog up the mower's deck

Outrageously Unbeatable Prices - Book Early and Save Spring Yard Clean Up + Lawn Care & Maintenance Our Services: lawn core aeration, power raking, fertilizing, mowing, grass and hedge trimming, weed control, sod installation, landscaping projects, gardening. For details and pricing, please check our website @ www.calgarylawnandgarden.ca or call us @ 403 910-5553

How and when to water your lawn A regular lawn requires around 1" of water per week. If not sure how much you are watering, place a small tray in the sprinkler range and notice how much water accumulates in a timed period you run the sprinkler. Water early in the day and avoid midday or night watering, don't water when windy or in the heat of the day. Water infrequently, 2-3 times a week, thoroughly so moisture gets down to the depth of the roots. Test soil moisture with a moisture meter or use the "screwdriver test" where you deep a screwdriver into the lawn to a 6"-8" depth, if it penetrates relatively easy and you see wet dirt stuck to it after you take it out, then your soil is moist, if you have difficulties pushing it down past 2-3 inches, then your lawn needs water.