Practical guidance on snow, landscape, trees, paving, and irrigation — written by the team who shows up on site every day.
Removing a large tree is never a simple task—but doing so within the tight quarters of a condo complex brings an entirely different level of complexity. As professional arborists, we’re often asked why tree removals in these settings take more time, planning, and coordination than those in open residential spaces. The short answer? Safety, access,
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
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
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
Have you ever looked at the trees on your property and noticed a brown/green/black swelling on the branches? If you have, you may be looking at the fungal disease which is called “Black Knot”. Black Knot (Apiosporina morbosa) can affect all varieties in the Prunus genus or better known as Cherry trees. Although you see
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
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
Is mulch the secret ingredient to healthy trees? It definitely helps. Mulch is a material that is primarily made of wood chips, but can contain a blend of other composted materials like grass clippings and leaves. People often perceive its use as strictly aesthetic, but it actually provides a number of benefits for a tree
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. Why not take just a portion of that money to give your parking lot trees their best chance to thrive? Here is what we recommend: 1. Reverse the negative effects of
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
We like to pay attention to our industry, constantly looking out for areas that waste client money unnoticed. If the contract for snow removal is coming to a close, and your spring clean-up contract has already been awarded for the year, the following tips may not be helpful right now but are worth keeping in
DeicingDeicing refers to treatment methods that are applied AFTER snow events to melt areas that have experienced snow and ice build-up. Ice MeltIce Melt is a solid deicer made up of salts and chemicals that are sprinkled to melt accumulated snow and ice. Magnesium ChlorideMagnesium Chloride is a water-soluble salt solution that is used in
