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Jun 2, 2026 5 min read

Liquid Compost Fertilizer for Commercial Landscapes. An Organic Way to Improve Soil Health

Liquid Compost Fertilizer for Commercial Landscapes. An Organic Way to Improve Soil Health Healthy landscapes start below the surface. While lush turf, vibrant trees, and thriving plant beds are what property managers and tenants notice first, the real foundation of long-term landscape health is the soil itself. That is why LECM continues to invest in

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Landscape & Lawn

May 1, 2025 2 min

Mulch: More Than Just a Finishing Touch for Commercial Landscapes

When it comes to maintaining a beautiful, functional, and sustainable outdoor space in a commercial setting, mulch is often the unsung hero. At LE Construction & Maintenance, we recently completed a large mulch project at Township in southeast Calgary—a thriving outdoor retail center preparing for another busy summer season. While the fresh, clean look of

Jesse Pentland

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Landscape & Lawn

Jan 31, 2024 2 min

The Importance of Soil Health

Residing in Calgary, we deal with an extreme arid climate that has a domino effect on all the living organisms that plant their roots into the soil. Being “arid” means that we have a very low precipitation rate, making it a dry place to be. Trees need an adequate amount of moisture to ensure a

Jesse Pentland

Landscape & Lawn

Oct 25, 2023 3 min

The Benefits of a Green Roof

Buildings with green roofs (also known as living roofs) are becoming more popular for the many advantages they supply. Financial Benefits While green roofs are more costly to install, over time, the benefits outweigh the costs. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers found that green roofs provide a measurable financial and environmental impact over a 50-year

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Landscape & Lawn

Oct 25, 2023 5 min

Act in the Spring for Healthier Lawns, Plants and Trees All Year Long

Beautiful, healthy lawns, plants, and trees start with healthy soil. Soil amendments help nature by adding materials to the soil to improve its condition, pH, and nutrients. One of the best times to undertake amendment is in the springtime after the danger of frost is gone. Another springtime action that pays off all year long

Jesse Pentland

Landscape & Lawn

Oct 25, 2023 5 min

The Secrets for Growing Green Grass

Early Spring The first thing you’ll want to think about in the spring is giving your lawn a chance to breathe. This starts with dethatching. Thatch is a layer of dead grass that accumulates around the base of grass blades when your lawn produces organic waste faster than it can decompose. Dethatching machines will clean

Jesse Pentland

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