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These customers struggled with drainage issues so we needed to excavate and regrade the yard. We then incorporated a retaining – seat wall on one side of the patio to achieve proper drainage with a nice and functional backdrop to the precast flagstone patio. Homeowner didn’t want to maintain grass so we added decorative rock, mixed trees and some feature boulders.

This Calgary yard started off very steep and unusable so we added a retaining wall on both the high and low side of the yard. We incorporated a custom natural stone wood burning fireplace with wood storage boxes on both sides, natural limestone caps, and privacy trees below the wall. Patio stones are Barkman Bridgewood for an old barn wood look without the maintenance.

In this lakeside Mahogany (Calgary SE) oasis we built a TechoBloc Blu 60 paving stone patio with matching blue grande step stones. Custom cedar privacy screens on both sides as you are only allowed chain-link fencing on property lines. Outdoor lighting throughout the entire backyard including the custom marble water feature. Added low maintenance 40mm rundle decorative rock ground cover.

This client wanted a pergola shade structure but wanted something unique so we designed this cantilevered overhang roof constructed out of cedar. For added detail we boxed out the posts in cedar. Patio natural slate dimensional flagstone.

This Kensington townhouse had basic concrete walkway and grass that wouldn’t grow. The homeowner wanted and old world courtyard feel so we selected iron mountain natural flagstone for the patio and iron mountain ledge stone for the raised side planters. This backyard had no access except through the garage. The backyard feels twice the size and is much more usable now.

This lake front property in Auburn Bay utilizes natural rundle flagstone for the fire pit patio with a custom stone fire pit and seat bench. Raised garden planters were built out of Techo Bloc borealis concrete block which has adjustable irrigation emitters and integral drainage. Main patio and walkways are constructed out of Techo Bloc blu 60 in shale gray with natural rundle stone steps.

For this Chaparral backyard the customer wanted a low maintenance space for entertaining. To achieve this we installed a large paving stone patio with decorative rock border. The customer also wanted a man cave/cigar room which has a ventilation fan, cedar tung and groove walls and ceiling, 50 inch electric fireplace, TV, and bar fridge. To soften the yard we added raised block garden planters. One planter is being utilized as an herb garden and the second planter is for perennials.

This client was sick of not being able to keep the grass growing and staying healthy due to a shady backyard and large spruce tree. They wanted low maintenance but still some greenery. We did raised stone tree block, raised stone tree ring and side plant beds with mulch. The remainder is 50 mm rundle rock. To add some greenery, we installed a custom putting green. We also installed a double swing pressure treated gates which allows for RV parking.

This customer in Lake Bonavista had a steep front yard that they wanted to extend and terrace. They liked the look of natural stone but wanted something more affordable so we ended up building the retaining walls out of Barkman Belvedere which is a wet cast concrete multi sized block product resembling natural stone.

This Calgary front yard had a slope and the homeowners wanted to create some level lawn for the kids to play so we constructed a retaining wall with natural limestone which was guillotined so the wall would be even. We constructed a matching single layer raised plant bed again the house for some continuity. We then backfilled with fresh screened loam and laid new sod.

This steep yard in Cranston Riverstone neighborhood needed some serious retaining walls to create useable level areas. This uphill backyard provides a stunning view from the inside of the house. We constructed engineered block walls with natural rundle stone steps and a rundle flagstone lower fire pit patio. We also installed landscape lighting to accent the steps, plants and walls.

The owners of this stunning property on Auburn Bay Lake really wanted to frame the house with plants that would provide seasonal colour throughout the season. We constructed these raised planters out of multiple sized natural rundle stone. We integrated drip irrigation with a Wi-Fi Smart Control for ease of watering. We constructed a walkway with Techo-bloc blu 60 slate pavers to connect their house to their private dock.

These lakeside Mahogany customers wanted a low maintenance feel for their backyard which we accomplished through a paving stone patio, matching step stone walkways and a combination of planting in rock and mulch To add some tranquility we added a single polished marble bubbler rock with water friendly plants. The end result is beautiful!

The property owners at this Belair estates home wanted a high end modern fence with gate and swing doors for the garbage and recycling bins. We also added a covered structure over top of the bin enclosure to pretext form animals. We built all this using a red batu balau wood which is a Malaysian mahogany species. This is a very hard wood and requires the use of stainless steel fasteners. The end result was modern and very tidy.

This beautiful Cranston backyard consists of a concrete Barkman bridgewood paver patio in weathered grey colour which gives you a low maintenance product but with the look of old barn wood. We also installed synthetic turf from Bella turf and a wrap around perimeter plant bed which a mix of evergreens and shrubs along with a fortress style cedar fence.

This Auburn Bay pie shaped backyard consists of a custom built waterfall with a 75 foot long stream with two natural rundle stone bridges and one cedar wood bridge. The bottom reservoir, is a ‘pond less’ design, so there is no open water which makes it kid friendly and no standing water to discourage mosquitoes. We also added a paving stone patio with a custom build fireplace.

For this Southeast Calgary lakefront property in Auburn Bay, we constructed a two sized paving stone walk-way from the walk out patio to their dock. The product we used was Barkman Broadway Pavers in 12” x 12” and 12” x  24” sizes in sterling grey colour. We also used natural rundle stone to construct a small planter and to retain the grade of the lawn and we constructed a brand new sandy beach with a natural gas fire pit area. The round red item behind the rocks is a custom built-in self draining cooler for those long summer days!

For this inner city backyard the homeowner wanted to fence the property but have it more as a feature element then just a typical pressure treated fence. To achieve this we used batu, which is an extremely hardwood mahogany from Malaysia. The only maintenance required is mineral oil to protect from UV damage. We also cladded the concrete steps and house foundation in a horizontal pattern to warm up the feel of the yard as opposed to concrete and parging. lastly, we installed a Techo Bloc three sized paving stone patio.

These homeowners in Aspen Landing Southwest Calgary wanted a circular concrete patio with some texture. For this look we used a grey coloured mix with black accent and a slate textured stamp. We added cuts throughout to discourage cracking and adding visual interest.

The owner of this beautiful Southeast Cranston home wanted to replace the ‘builder basic’ pressure treated deck with something special. To achieve this we reframed the deck structure with addition cement footings and constructed a batu deck, with pergola above, and incorporated topless glass for the railing along with a horizontal privacy screen. At the base of the skirted deck we constructed a natural stone plant bed with outdoor lighting.

Calgary Landscaping Services

The above landscaping gallery displays projects from many of our happy Calgary customers. Some of these hardscaping projects include:

• Flagstone patios
• Outdoor fireplace construction (a Calgary favorite for those chilly nights)
• Custom cedar pergolas
• Natural stone patios
• Backyard putting green
• Stone retaining walls
• Terrace landscaping
• Raised garden plant and flower beds
• Lakefront landscaping (we love the Auburn Bay photo!)
• and many other landscaping and hardscaping projects

If you would like a free quote on your landscaping project, please give us (Mike and Sarah) a call. We also offer 2D and 3D renderings of your current yard and what the project will look like after we finish. We look forward to turning your Calgary home into an urban oasis!

Here are a few quick links to our Calgary landscaping featured projects.

Calgary SE Landscaping    Auburn Bay Landscaping    Calgary SE Hardscaping    Calgary NW Landscaping

Year-round landscape maintenance in Calgary

Have you ever noticed how some yards look good in any season? Despite winter’s chill, some yards are dressed beautifully – whether it be a finely manicured landscape or a less formal garden. Does each of these yards have a gardening master? Maybe not, but one thing all of them have common is year-round maintenance (not accounting for three feet of snow – this is Calgary after all!)

Whatever your style of DIY lawn care is or, whether you prefer to hire a professional, you need to make sure you follow a seasonal schedule and do the right things when the time is right for healthy lawns and lush landscapes.

Maintaining the lawn:

Keeping a lawn care checklist helps you remember the following tasks for lawn maintenance.

Mowing each week

A neglected or overgrown lawn will create a negative first impression for any Calgary home landscape.

Brush away leaves, clippings, and debris

Make sure your property isn’t cluttered with grass clippings, leaves, and stray flowers. Calgary windy winters can bring down a lot of leaves.

Trimming Curbs and Beds

Adding an edge to your lawn makes it look tidy and sharp, as well as gives it a neat appearance.

Pick up of trash and debris

To maintain a beautiful lawn, it is vital to pick up fallen branches and litter every week.

Aerating, fertilizing, and seeding

They play a significant role in maintaining a lush lawn. Make sure you check the soil pH on an annual basis to make sure of the need for lime. Do a soil test before spring. This can be done yourself with a soil testing kit or you can have a pro come out and do it. Hire a professional, like our team at Urban Oasis Dev. Calgary, to provide advice on how to improve your lawn, garden, or landscape before the growing season begins. The rule of thumb for lawns is to test healthy grass every three to four years, and problem spots once a year.

Maintenance of shrubs and trees

Pruning regularly

Branches or stems that are dead or overgrown are pruned. It is important to prune shrubs and trees regularly to keep them at a size that is safe for visitors and attractive to the eye. The winters in Calgary are long and chilly. During the storm, oversized branches of trees may fell off and can cause damage.

Check for pests and diseases regularly.

Trees and shrubs should be inspected for apparent insects or diseases that may damage them.

Care for your flower bed

If you fail to attend to your colorful flower beds regularly, they will quickly become an eyesore and mar the appearance of your property.

Deadheading

It will help to keep a bed looking fresh to remove old, withered flowers regularly, so new blooms can grow.

Remove weeds regularly.

To ensure that your flower beds stay healthy and beautiful, you must keep weeds under control.

Water accordingly.

Your plants need to be watered regularly if they are to thrive. In times of drought, be water conscious. Ask us about landscaping design that can handle a dry summer and fall like Calgary had in 2021.

Take care of any hardscape repairs

Don’t delay repairing your hardscape features if the seasons’ wear and tear have taken its toll. Be sure to repair fences, broken trellises, and arbors as soon as possible as well as to note any larger repairs that need to be done to stone or concrete walls, water features, patios, etc. Work that needs to be hired out should be scheduled before the busy spring and summer seasons begin. As hardscape and landscape design specialists, we are always happy to help with repairs or new ideas.