Landscaping is not all about pretty-looking lawns and front yards.
There is much more to landscaping and it has a lot to do with the upkeep
of your property and its surroundings. When you choose a professional
landscaping contractor, they would do a perfect job at your site and
preserve the environment at the same time. Here are a few things that
would set apart a professional landscaping contractor from the rest.

A truly professional landscape contractor would work
with natural processes as much as possible in order to reduce the usage
of toxic chemicals, protect the environment and prevent pollution of
ground water resources. This will also reduce the cost of purchase of
chemicals and prevent the inhabitants of the property from coming in
contact with potentially lethal substances. Apart from preserving your
health, it will also prevent contamination of the environment.

Professional
landscape contractors would conduct a detailed site analysis of the
property to understand the soil conditions, the types of plants and
trees growing on the site, the natural lighting available, water
drainage issues if any, and a number of other important characteristics
of the site. This information would prove invaluable to the redesigning
and landscaping of the property.

Experienced contractors would
also have an in-depth knowledge of the plants and trees growing in the
local region. They would then incorporate that knowledge in redesigning
the landscape. They will never use ornamental plants that are not suited
to the region or bring in species that might grow uncontrollably and
take over the entire property. Their experience will guard you from
costly mistakes and help you save tons of money, time and effort in the
long run.

You
would find it easy to get references and testimonials from satisfied
clients of professional contractors than inexperienced ones. This will
help you see their previous work and decide for yourself whether they
are the right service for your specific needs. You may not have this
advantage when you hire inexperienced contractors since they may not
have a large clientele.

You would also have a better idea of the
end result since they would provide a detailed outline and schedule of
the project. Right from the start, you will know how the outcome would
be, and there will not be any surprises along the way.

For a
better-looking property that is more eco-friendly and easy to maintain,
go for a professional landscaping contractor. You would not only save
more money in the long run but also have total piece of mind over your
choice.

Spring is coming. As snow begins to melt, the effects of winter will start to become more clear. You will find gravel in the landscape, leftover leaves in the gardening beds and salt residue everywhere. Commercial spring clean-up will get clear the area and prepare it for healthy growth in the spring and summer.

The plants, grass and trees in your commercial Calgary landscaping are in the first stages of growth in the early months of spring. Taking care of them at this point will result in a healthy landscape well into autumn. A healthy landscape is critical to the appearance of your company’s property.

What is involved with cleaning up in spring?

Power raking clears the winter debris. You likely had the fall leaves removed before the snow set in. However, a few more may have dropped during the winter. Plus, the lawn may have a layer of thatch built-up. Thatch can act as a barrier to water and fertilizers reaching the roots of grass and landscaping plants. A good power raking will take up the underlying thatch and capture the winter leaf drop.

Lawn aeration brings oxygen down to the roots of plants. Oxygen at the root level is critical for plants to survive and thrive. Compacted soils or those topped by a thick layer of thatch do not allow sufficient oxygen to reach plants’ roots. Commercial services use a couple of ways to bring oxygen down into the soil: using aeration equipment to poke holes in the soil or breaking up the soil manually.

Fertilization prepares your Calgary landscaping for new plants in the planting beds. It also brings critical nutrients to existing plants so they can grow and thrive during the spring and summer. A bonus to proper fertilization is the fact that healthy plants can better fend off pests and diseases than unhealthy ones. That can save money on pest control, disease prevention, and even plant replacement.

Commercial spring clean-up services include power-raking all lawn areas to remove thatch and leaves, removal of gravel from the lawn and planting beds, application of fertilizers, edging the lawn, raking up tree wells and gardens, removal of lawn litter, and removal of lawn clippings from entrances and walkways.

Before spring arrives, it is a good time to line up a Calgary landscaping service to handle your spring clean-up needs. Give us a call at mirage landscaping. We offer a spring lawn care and maintenance program that will fit your needs.