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Brendan Hooper | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! Next up, Brendan Hooper. Meet Brendan Hooper Title: Heavy Equipment TechnicianTeam Member Since: March 2019Certifications: Red Seal Endorsement, Heavy Equipment Technician Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you do now?A: My friends…
7 Fun Facts About Mulch
Mulch is an affordable, beneficial and multi-purpose landscaping material. Here are seven interesting facts about how it can make your lawn and garden the envy of the neighbourhood. It insulates Mulch helps protect newly planted seedlings from shock when overnight temperatures plummet in early spring. In addition, during the winter, mulch helps insulate the…
Terry Richard | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! Next up, Terry Richard. Meet Terry Richard Title: Sales Supervisor Team Member Since: August 2018 Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you do now? A: I started in the transportation industry as…
Leaf Miner: What Is It and How to Treat It?
There are several different kinds of leaf miners, and the most common type tends to be non-descript black flies. The flies do not directly cause damage to the plant; instead, their larva is the root of the problem. Although leaf miners are not usually fatal to larger plants, they can be destructive to young plantings…
Wes Callaghan | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! Next up, Wes Callaghan. Meet Wes Callaghan Title: Crew Lead Team Member Since: February 2020 Certifications: Chainsaw operator’s ticket, Aeriel Work Platform (AWP), Fall Arrest. Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you…
Tips for landscaping around trees
While trees are a beautiful addition to any property, the ground around tree trunks can become barren and unsightly. Large branches block sunlight and make it difficult for grass and plants to grow. Landscaping is an easy way to overcome some of these obstacles and increase the beauty and value of your property. Here are…
Josh Moule | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! Next up, Josh Moule. Meet Josh Moule Title: Foreman Team Member Since: May 2019 Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you do now? A: I worked with trees on Vancouver island.…
What to look for in an arborist
If you need someone to prune, remove or otherwise take care of your trees, make sure to work with a certified arborist. It’s important to hire someone who’s qualified for the specific type of work that arborists perform. Trusting the job to someone who’s unqualified could result in damage to your property. Here’s what to…
Sebastian Maas | Employee Spotlight
We have a great team in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna, and want you to meet them! Next up, Sebastian Maas. Meet Sebastian Maas Title: Inside Sales Team Lead Team Member Since: January 2019 Career Path Q: Describe your career path. How did you get into what you do now? A: I have been working…
Dutch Elm Disease in Calgary
Dutch Elm Disease, commonly referred to as DED, is a fatal and highly contagious disease of the elm tree. So far, prevention efforts have kept Alberta free of DED. However, everyone needs to pitch in to protect elm populations in Edmonton, Calgary and throughout the province. Dutch Elm Disease is a fungal disease primarily spread…