When should we install our new home landscape ?
Installing your landscape on a new home yard should be delayed until settling has finished. The areas around your homes foundation have been excavated and loosened, therefore some settling will occur after your home is built. You can speed up settling of your yard by soaking the soil around foundations. Natural settling usually takes about a year.
We can help you identify if your settling is finished.
How long will my landscaping take to complete?
Landscaping times vary for each landscape component. Here are some average times it takes Chinook to install different landscaping components in Calgary.
New sod layed including soil installation for sod base and grading. 1-2 days.
200 square foot paving stone patio installed including excavation. 2-3 days.
2- 30 linear foot Stone garden bed retainers installed 1-2 days.
3 Large Caliper Trees 1/2 day.
4 zone underground sprinkler system 2-3 days.
What comes first ?
If your landscaping is a completely new project there is a proper schedule that should be followed. You can visit our landscaping schedules page to learn more
How much do different landscaping projects cost ?
Click here to try this handy landscaping calculator. It allows you to type in your landscape project and gives you the price for a professional landscaper to install it. The costs are fairly accurate, and within 10-20% of actual. Keep in mind that there are many things that will effect your price for landscaping in Calgary including access to your yard, type of materials chosen for the job, and the landscaping company you choose to do the work. Chinook Landscaping Guarantees the most competitive prices in Calgary.
How much should I spend on my landscaping?
Many landscapers will tell you a specific price you should spend on your landscaping based on calculating a percentage of your homes value. We do not buy into this formula as every home owners needs are different. For instance, there is nothing wrong with having a large yard of mainly sod and a few trees on a million dollar property, if the homeowner likes this type of landscape. Conversely, there is nothing wrong with having a back yard landscaped entirely in stone in a 300,000 property. It all depends on the owners likes, and needs. Landscaping does effect the value of your home so whatever landscaping you choose for your yard, make sure it is installed properly.
Do spruce or pine trees make my lawn acidic?
No, this is a myth. Many tests have proven that evergreen needles do not alter the ph of soil. Poor lawn growth is more likely caused by lack of sunlight under your evergreen and dry soil conditions. To learn about spruce and pine tree solutions, Visit our spruce and pine tree lawn damage page
What are the best trees and shrubs for Calgary’s climate?
There are a number of excellent varieties of trees and shrubs that grow great in Calgary’s climate. Appropriate trees and shrubs depend on your yards growing environment which includes soil conditions, lighting, and shelter. Refer to our trees guide page for lost of photos of trees and shrubs that grow well in Calgary.