Drought conditions in Alberta have led the towns of Cochrane and Okotoks to offer residents financial incentives to replace ...
Conventional turf lawns have come under attack. Landscape designers are using water-wise and native plants to balance green with “green.” By Stephen Wallis This article is part of our Design ...
Alberta's environment ministry says it is watching three triggers closely to determine whether or not emergency declarations are used to respond to drought this year. The province has five stages ...
The transformation of your lawn during a drought can be worrying—even the most beautiful, luscious lawns turn brown in the face of dry spells. But fear not: You can take action to prevent your ...
Tired of the grind of mowing and watering the yard? Got a shady spot where you cannot get grass to grow? Maybe it’s time to replace your real grass with artificial grass. As a synthetic ...
A water main break shut off the water supply for the town of Millet, Alta., on Friday and a boil water advisory was issued by Alberta Health Services. The town website issued an update on the ...
America’s biodiverse meadows of days gone by slowly gave way to French- and English-style turfgrass lawns. By the late 1800s, the neatly trimmed grass lawn had become a symbol of wealth.
As we stare down the calendar straight into lawn mowing season, we can't help but wonder if there's a more environmentally friendly and low-maintenance option. Turns out, we're not alone.
Mulch is an important component of landscaping that can be equal parts a style statement and one of the best ways to provide nutrients and protection for your plants. In addition to supporting the ...
Golf course grass is a pristine sight. While you're in pursuit of the perfect swing, it might also be hard to overlook the quality of the golf course grasses compared to those at home enduring ...
The first English word for “lawn” dates back to the early 1500s, described as an “open space among trees.” Lawns today are a far cry from that description, but they’ve come to dominate our physical — ...