As the long winter months slowly come to an end in Calgary, it’s time to start planning how you’re going to make the most of the upcoming spring warmth. As any Calgary resident knows, the best place to enjoy the increasing temperatures and longer days is out on your patio, but your patio umbrella needs…
Spring always feels magical in Calgary. The joy of feeling warm again after the long months of freezing temperatures is always incredible, and the sight of green growth coming up through the snow piles truly feels like the world is being reborn. There is no better place to experience the new season than on your…
When it comes to spending time outside in your garden, there’s no better place to be than on your patio. The proximity to your house means that you have access to everything you need during the day as well as protection from the strong Calgary winds. You then get the benefits of being outside during…
There’s many reasons why Calgary is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and high on many immigrants’ list of attractions is the sunshine. In any given year, Calgary residents will see over 300 days of sunshine, making it the sunniest place to live in the country. However, its location at the base of…
Just because the summer months are coming to an end shouldn’t spell the end of your time outside on your deck. Of course, there’s nothing like enjoying the long sunny days with the perfect view out over your garden but as the weather starts to cool down, you should start thinking about investing in a…
Anyone who has lived in Calgary for a year or more knows that the weather in the city is one of its unique features. It holds the record for the most number of sunny days of any city in Canada, averaging over 300 days of sunshine each year. However, it’s also got a reputation for…
Your patio has the capacity to be a unifying space on your property. It’s like the beach, providing the best of two different landscapes. On the one hand, it’s a hard surface that will support chairs, tables and even a full sized grill to help you live your best indoor lifestyle out in your yard.…
Most Calgary residents agree that summer is the best season in the city. There are the weeks of back to back warm sunshine days, everything in your yard goes into overdrive after the long winter months, and it seems like there’s a holiday or celebration every weekend to gather together with your friends and family.…
As the weather begins to warm up and the last cold nights of spring become a distant memory, homeowners across Calgary start to dream of the long summer days that can be spent outside on the deck or patio. However, with the warm weather comes the pains of Calgary summers – the strong sunlight for…
All Calgary homeowners know the importance of maximising your outside time. The window to enjoy your garden in the city is limited by the longer winter months, but it can also be hampered by the strong sun and winds that come with the warmer weather. With this in mind, investing in some sort of cover…