Landscaping Tips for The Calgary Climate

The climate of Calgary plays a crucial role in the landscaping of properties located in this region. The Chinook wind blows through this region, affecting the climatic condition of Calgary. That is the reason why professionals offering landscaping services in Calgary are equipped with proper knowledge about the geography of this region. This is one of the reasons why it’s absolutely imperative that the landscaping company you decide to have to work on your job provides you with a comprehensive landscape design that is detailed in covering all the issues that may arise from your specific project. Read on to find out some landscaping ideas that are commonly incorporated in Calgary.

Paving Stone Walkways And Patios

Landscaping in Calgary includes paving stone walkways and patios. You can choose to install modern or traditional paving stones, depending on what looks best on your property. Knowing exactly what variety of paving stones is installed in your walkway/ patio will help you take care of them in the humid continental climate of Calgary.

Paving Stones Made from Clay/ Concrete

To keep the paving stones clean during summer, you can simply sweep (or blow dry using a leaf blower) the surface regularly to remove debris and dust. Grime and minor stains can be removed using warm water and mild detergent, while major stains can be removed using a pressure washer. To get rid of snow during winter, you can sprinkle rock salt to de-ice the area.

Natural Stones

Pesticides will help prevent weed growth in between joints of natural stones. Stains can be removed using soapy, hot water and scrub brush, while stone polishing every alternate year will smooth the stone texture. Rock salt can easily damage natural stones so in winter use calcium-based products like CMA or calcium magnesium acetate to de-ice your natural stone walkway.

Shrub and Tree Options

Calgary is a region where caliper trees are widely grown in residential properties, but other tree varieties such as Bur Oak, Amur Maple, Columnar Colorado Spruce Tree, Scots Pine and Siberian Larch are also common in this region. The shrub varieties available in this region include Red Barberry, American Highbush Cranberry, Ninebark, Nest Spruce and Prickly Rose among others. Consult with your professional landscaping service provider to find out which shrub or tree variety will flourish in your Calgary property. Taking care of your trees and shrubs in Calgary weather is important. Here are some tips that will help you maintain your shrubs and trees:

Watering

rnWhen the land is not frozen anymore, you can start watering the plants. Also, if you notice buds swelling in your trees, it is time you water your trees. Shrubs and trees that are established newly will require more water than already established ones (2 years rooted in the ground). Watering the plants 1-2 times in one month while the growing season is on (April- September) is sufficient for most species. In summer, you will need to water at least once in 7 days.

Pest control

rnKeep a close watch on your plants to check for any damage or pest activity. You can either handpick or spray water on pests if they are small in number. Otherwise, you will need to resort to insecticide or pesticide to take care of your plants. However, first, you must test the pesticide in a small area of the plant to check for any plant burn.