Alberta is an amazing province to live in but perhaps the biggest challenge is the weather and this Fall has lived up to our reputation for uncertain weather. Here at Landscape Plus we have been busy blowing out irrigation systems, putting the finishing touches on landscape projects while purchasing salt, shovels, ice scrapers and checking our snow removal equipment all in preparation for the upcoming winter.
There are a few things you can also do before that first big freeze.
1. It is a really good idea to give a deep watering to all the trees and shrubs before the ground freezes. It is better for the ground to freeze wet than dry. The most susceptible part of the plant to cold temps is the roots. So if the ground is frozen wet it is a consistent temperature all winter.
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