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Practical guidance on irrigation for commercial properties in Calgary — written by the LECM crews who do this work every week.

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Sep 25, 2025 2 min read

Why Winterizing Your Commercial Irrigation System Protects Your Property and Budget

Why is winterization important in Calgary & area? Winterization is the process of preparing your commercial irrigation system for freezing temperatures. It typically involves shutting off the water supply, draining the lines, and using compressed air to “blow out” any remaining water. This prevents costly damage to pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads caused by frozen

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Irrigation

Apr 24, 2025 2 min

Why Now is the Right Time to Upgrade to a Smart Irrigation System

As we head into another growing season, many property owners and managers in Calgary are looking for ways to reduce water usage without compromising the health and appearance of their landscapes. With new municipal regulations, rising utility costs, and a growing emphasis on sustainability, now is the perfect time to consider upgrading to a smart irrigation

Elvis Echon

Irrigation

Oct 25, 2023 2 min

How Upgrading Just One Easy Component of Your Irrigation System Can Cut Your Bills in Half

An Upgrade that Pays For Itself As part of our commitment to helping you thrive, we recommend an upgrade to your sprinkler system that will more than pay for itself in convenience and cost savings. Irrigation system technology has come a long way in the last few years. These technological advances have been focused on

Elvis Echon

Irrigation

Oct 25, 2023 3 min

Some Irrigation Insights from Industry Experts

At LECM, we talk a lot about automating your landscape maintenance. In this article, we dive into what is going through our minds as irrigation industry experts when we think of what automating your irrigation actually does to your property. First off, if you remember nothing else from this article, remember that proper watering is the

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