The warmer weather can never come soon enough in Calgary. The moment that the leaves start to come in gets everyone thinking about spending more time outside. The daytime heat quickly turns into warmer evenings which means it’s time to work out how to use your outdoor entertaining space after the sun has set. Light…
The moment that you feel that warm nighttime breeze coming across the yard is like no other. It heralds the coming of outdoor living; late nights under the stars, cozy firepit reunions, and dinner parties surrounding by the sounds and smells of nature. However, just sitting in your yard doesn’t quite conjure up the full…
Every garden needs a touch of magic to make it feel like a true extension of your home. For some, this could be a fountain or other water feature. For others, it may be a tree fort tucked away at the bottom of the garden. However, there is one structure that will change your garden…
The long warm summers in Calgary lend themselves to lazy evenings outside with friends in the backyard. There’s nothing better than sitting out under the stars with the residual of the heat of the day still radiating from your surroundings. However, the intense heat of the late afternoon can mean that you have to wait…
Traditional Garden Pergola Traditionally, a Pergola is a garden feature forming a shaded walkway or sitting area of vertical posts that support cross-beams and a sturdy open lattice, often which woody vines are trained. If you have a garden, you know you’ve imagined relaxing in your garden in the shade. It’s every gardener’s dream. A garden pergola is a perfect way to turn your…
After the long Calgary winter spent staring wistfully at your garden, the summer heat seems to pack a large punch all at once. While it’s tempting to want to spend all your time outside, the heat and strength of the summer Calgary sun means that you’ll spend more time back inside avoiding sunburn. However, it’s…