Calgary homeowner guides
Snow bylaws, chinook ice, lawn calendars — written from our deep-south routes, updated yearly.
Calgary's 24-Hour Sidewalk Rule, Explained
After every snowfall you have 24 hours to clear the public sidewalk next to your home — or the City can ticket you. Here's how to stay compliant all winter.
Updated September 2026 — read →Chinooks and the Freeze-Thaw Cycle: Why Calgary Driveways Turn to Ice
A chinook can melt your driveway at noon and leave a skating rink by dinner. Here's why it happens and what actually prevents it.
Updated September 2026 — read →Calgary Lawn Fertilizer Calendar: What to Apply and When
Four feedings between May and October, timed to Calgary's short season. Here's the calendar we follow on our routes.
Updated September 2026 — read →Spring Cleanup Checklist for Deep-South Calgary Lawns
Winter leaves matted thatch, chinook debris and gravel on your lawn. Run this checklist in late April before the first mow.
Updated September 2026 — read →