The First 48 Hours (When It Snows…)
Even if snow falls for only a few hours in a day, our crews are mobilized for a 48 hour window surrounding every snow event. See what happens behind the scenes at LECM…
Articles & Resources
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RESOURCES TO HELP YOU THRIVE
Welcome to Articles & Resources!
LE construction and maintenance was created to help companies manage their properties better. These resources are aimed at solving some of the problems you might face on a day-to-day basis, and provide information to make your job easier and more stress-free. Articles & Resources
Recent Articles
Making Our Own Liquid Deicing Solution
We’ve been working with liquid anti-ice since 2017 and we have been so convinced by the results that we have invested in the infrastructure and equipment to manufacture and apply it to the properties we work on.
How Mulch Can Really Help Your Trees Thrive
Is mulch the secret ingredient to healthy trees? It definitely helps. People often perceive its use as strictly aesthetic, but it actually provides a number of benefits for a tree.
How to Tell if a Tree is Healthy… in 60 Seconds
Trees add a tremendous amount of value to a property. There are signs we can all look for in a 60 second tree health assessment to identify potential problems early on.
The Secrets for Growing Green Grass
To those who aren’t in landscape maintenance, growing beautiful, healthy grass can seem like dark magic. Learn the techniques we use.
The Benefits of a Green Roof
Buildings with green roofs (also known as living roofs) are becoming more popular for the financial, human, and environmental advantages they supply.
The Death of a Parking Lot
Failing to resolve a few key parking lot issues can be five times more expensive than the alternative. No exaggeration. We will break it down and show you what to look out for.
Some Irrigation Insights from Industry Experts
Minimizing your irrigation system taxes the health of your grass and plants which in turn allows more weeds, pests, sparseness, and poor soil conditions.
Trees Need Watering… in April
Trees and shrubs in commercial landscapes, especially those in parking lots, need water at the beginning of the growth season for them to do their best.
Why Trees Die in Parking Lots and What You Can Do About It
In Calgary, parking lot trees are often a sorry sight and require replacement every few years. If that sounds expensive to you, you’re right. Here’s what you can do…
Why Adding Mulch is Your Best Low-Cost Plant Health Option
If we could recommend only one improvement for your tree, shrub, and plant spaces, it would be adding or topping up a mulch layer. Why?
Using Less Salt to Melt Snow Using Organic Alternatives: Molasses or Beet Brine
Many municipalities are experimenting with including organic additives in their anti-icing and snow melting brine formulas. Two common options are molasses and beet brine.
Should You Create Snow Piles in Your Parking Lot?
Snow piles are a pretty common sight in parking lots around Calgary during the winter. But have you ever asked yourself, “Is this good for business?”
Save Money on Parking Lot Sweeping… Next Year
We like to pay attention to areas where wasted client money goes unnoticed. The following tips are worth keeping in mind when negotiating your next winter maintenance contract.
How Upgrading Just One Easy Component of Your Irrigation System Can Cut Your Bills in Half
In our research, we have found that upgrading one particular irrigation component has the greatest advantage over any other system upgrades.
Snow and Ice Management Glossary
Here is a glossary of terms that you may run across when discussing snow and ice management solutions for your property needs during the winter months.
Stress Free Winters?
We have put together our best tips and tricks for a stress-free winter that we have realized first hand, learned from experience, and implemented after extensive industry research.
And, we are giving it away for free.
Did we miss something? Do you have a suggestion for information that would make your job easier? Drop us a line to let us know!