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Time to Put Your Garden to Bed

This is the time of the year when Alberta can start the day with a frost then by afternoon we are enjoying twenty-something temperatures! We are all busy though gathering the rewards of our summer labours; fruits and vegetables are being preserved for winter meals, herbs are dried, late-blooming flowers enjoyed. There are also things we can do to get our garden and landscaping ready for the winter ahead.

Tips to get ready for winter

1. Trees and shrubs need a good watering in the last half of September or early October before freeze up. This helps them survive the fluctuating temperatures we get in the Calgary area.

2. Grass will continue to grow and stay green if you water through the Fall. Autumn is when the roots are active so it isn’t too late to lay sod.

3. Evergreen trees such as Spruce and Pine will begin to show signs of yellow inner needles. This is a normal seasonal activity. By giving a good soaking of water it will ensure that new needles will grow in the Spring.

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Landscaping Your Acreage

No matter how many acres are in play you need to start with a game plan; a landscape design that can be phased in over several years. This upfront cost will save time and money long term as well as the frustrations that can come with having so much ‘space’ to work with.

A professional landscape design provides a visual that takes away the feeling of being overwhelmed. Many landowners initially think that they have to “fill in” all the space their rural property is providing. The owner needs to see how space is allocated for gardens, outbuildings, windbreaks plus the elements and features that will enable them to personalize their acreage. How the functional will merge with aesthetics.

Lifestyle zones should also be included; a professional design will ensure the right flow and look of specifically designated areas. Some owners see their acreage as an opportunity to implement an orchard or complete vegetable garden as part of your design plan. Perhaps a  designated area so a favourite flower can be highlighted with all its different varieties and colours.

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