Well it’s August. Summer is halfway over, soon the kids will be heading back to school again, and if your TLC has kept your lawn looking green and healthy all through July, then you deserve a small round of applause. Calgary’s climate is not kind to grass, and we understand better than most the dedication […]
For most Canadians, summer is the best time of year for a vacation. It just makes sense. The weather is great for traveling, and Canadian families can enjoy camping and vacationing without the annoyance of flying somewhere exotic to avoid the snow. But what happens to your lawn while you’re away? If you’re one of […]
We work with many Calgary homeowners who want to have the perfect, green lawn. And, with the help of our landscaping experts, they generally achieve that goal. But while the Five Star Landscaping team is ready to help, not all Calgarians are ready or able to hire lawn experts. So, for all those Calgarians taking […]
We don’t think it’s a revolutionary idea that Calgarians (and the rest of the world) hate mosquitoes. The nasty, little blood suckers can ruin a family dinner on the deck within minutes, and not only do their bites itch, but the buggers can also spread diseases like west nile. Pesticides like DEET are safe to […]
Speaking for all of us at the Five-Star team, we think dogs are pretty fantastic. Our canine companions have earned the title of man’s best friend for a reason. There’s nothing like playing chase or fetch with your best-furred friend out on the lawn, and that’s why we want to help Calgarians (both the human […]
Trees are gorgeous. They’re beautiful, towering wonders that provide us with shade, oxygen, a natural playground to test our skills at climbing or a place to hang a swing. Most of the Calgarians we’ve worked with love the trees they’ve planted and watched grow year after year, and they would never try to harm them. […]
At Five-Star Landscaping, we work with many Calgary businesses that benefit from our landscaping services all year round. Lately, the Alberta economy hasn’t been as strong as it was in the past, so they understand that their ability to impress potential leads and convert them into paying customers is vital. And our landscaping team helps […]
If you’re like most Albertans, probably your lawn and landscaping doesn’t even cross your mind once the snow has landed and winter officially arrived. Instead of wasting energy worrying about your grass, you’re keeping busy just trying to keep the sidewalk clear and salted. But winter-care can have a very real effect on your lawn […]
Did you know that Calgarians have a legal obligation to shovel away snow within 24 hours of a storm? Calgary’s bylaws outline the responsibilities of Calgary homeowners to remove snow, and you can be charged with a fine if you fail to meet your obligation. While the fine may not be a big deal to […]
While places further south benefit from a mild winter and can sometimes keep their lawn green all year round, it’s a bit trickier to come up with a landscaping solution that works for all seasons in Calgary. Often homeowners simply feel like they’re stuck having an ugly yard for six months of the year. If […]