How to Safely Remove Snow Without Damaging Your Landscape
Winter in Calgary can be beautiful, but heavy snowfall can take a toll on your yard. Clearing snow without harming your lawn, plants, and hardscaping is all about using the right techniques and tools. Here’s how to keep your landscape safe while making your outdoor space winter-ready.
Use the Right Tools
A plastic shovel is your best friend for protecting delicate surfaces, as metal shovels can scrape pavers and scratch decks. If you're using a snowblower, adjust the height to avoid tearing up the lawn underneath.
Be Gentle with De-Icers
Salt and chemical de-icers can damage plants and soil. Opt for eco-friendly alternatives like sand or calcium magnesium acetate, which melt ice without harming your landscape.
Clear Snow Strategically
Push rather than lift heavy snow whenever possible to avoid disturbing plant roots. When piling snow, choose areas with good drainage to prevent melting runoff from pooling and refreezing around trees and shrubs.
Protect Your Plants and Grass
A layer of snow can actually insulate plants, but heavy piles can crush delicate branches. Use burlap wraps for shrubs and avoid dumping large amounts of snow on flower beds or grass to prevent suffocation.
Tread Lightly
Repeatedly walking on snow-covered grass compacts it, making it harder for it to bounce back in spring. Stick to cleared paths and avoid stepping on sensitive areas until the snow melts.
Keeping your landscape safe in winter doesn’t have to be complicated. With gentle shoveling, smart de-icer choices, and mindful snow placement, you can clear your outdoor space while keeping it healthy for spring. Need professional snow removal? Reach out to us—we’ve got you covered!
Don’t let winter take a toll on your landscape! Contact us today for expert snow removal services and keep your outdoor space protected all season long.
