While owning a home has many perks, it also comes with assorted duties and responsibilities that property owners must be aware of. Today’s blog looks at the outside of a home, specifically weeds taking hold of either your front yard, backyard, or both.
Weeds are a nuisance, but did you know that failing to deal with weeds can lead to a fine of $400 in the City of Calgary?
According to the City of Calgary:
“owners must ensure that weeds on their property are under control and do not spread to other properties. This includes the area from your property line to the centre of any street or alley. Private property owners must control the growth of noxious weeds and must destroy any prohibited noxious weeds on their property.”
Noxious Weeds
Following is a list of common noxious and prohibited weeds identified in Calgary:
Canada Thistle
Common Tansy
Leafy Spurge
Oxeye Daisy
Purple Loosestrife
Scentless Chamomile
Spotted Knapweed
Toadflax
If you have identified a noxious weed in your yard, you must put them in a garbage bag and seal to dispose of to prevent the seeds from spreading, they cannot be composted. (City of Calgary)
Dandelions
Wondering about dandelions and if they are a noxious weed? According to the City of Calgary:
“Dandelions are no longer considered a noxious weed under the Weed Control Act. Bylaw Officers can only issue a warning to property owners if the dandelions are over 15 cm in height.”
If you notice a neighbour’s yard has long weeds and no action is being taken, you can file a complaint by calling 3-1-1 or 403-268-2489 (for areas surrounding Calgary).
Weed Control Methods
Weeds are an enemy in any lawn, but they can be managed by using proper weed control methods.
Keep your lawn weed-free this season by treating it right with Earth Smart Property Solutions. Let us help you make your grass the best and healthiest it can be!
At Earth Smart Property Solutions we have been dealing with weeds since 1994 and we know what works.
Based on our years of experience, we have designed three lawn fertilizer and weed control packages to help control weeds. They are designed with 3 to 5 applications of a combination of lawn fertilizer and weed control (as required), which are applied every 4 to 8 weeks, starting early spring. For more information, please click here.
We also offer vegetation control services to deal with weeds in your back alley or in sidewalk cracks.
Please send us an email or give us a call if you need help with weeds on your property and our team of experienced staff can discuss your needs and advise the best plan of attack to get control of those pesky weeds.
Sources:
City of Calgary, Bylaws related to weeds
City of Calgary, What Goes Where
City of Calgary, Preventing and controlling weeds
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