Landscape Construction Crew Leader

Landscape Construction Crew Leader

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Position: Landscape Construction Crew Leader
Location: Strathmore and area
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

About Landscape Plus

Landscape Plus designs and builds high-quality residential landscapes that combine functionality, durability, and great design. We take pride in our workmanship and the teams who bring projects to life.

Role Overview

As a Construction Crew Leader, you will work as part of a crew building landscape projects from start to finish. This role supports hardscape, softscape, irrigation, and general construction tasks and is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, learning new skills, and working as part of a tight-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscape construction projects
• Install hardscape features (patios, retaining walls, steps, edging)
• Install softscapes (soil prep, grading, planting, sod)
• Help with irrigation installation and basic repairs
• Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment
• Safely operate hand and power tools
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites
• Attention to details a must
• Contribute positively to team morale and job quality

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or landscaping is a must
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn insert – with attention to details
• Physically capable of demanding outdoor work
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Consistent work during the construction season
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Opportunity for advancement within the company
• Supportive team environment

How to Apply

Email your resume or a brief introduction to:
info@landscape-plus.net
Subject line: Construction Crew Leader Application – [Your Name]

Part-Time Residential Irrigation Sprinkler System Technician Position: Part-Time Irrigation Technician

Part-Time Irrigation Sprinkler System Technician

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Position: Part-Time Irrigation Technician
Location: Strathmore and area
Employment Type: Part-Time / Seasonal
Reports To: Operations Manager

About Landscape Plus

Landscape Plus specializes in landscape construction, maintenance, and irrigation systems that support healthy, functional outdoor spaces. We value quality work, reliability, and long-term relationships with our clients.

Role Overview

As a Part-Time Irrigation Sprinkler System Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, start-up, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of irrigation systems. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on mechanical aptitude who enjoys working outdoors and helping homeowners protect their landscapes.

Hours are part-time and seasonal, with flexibility based on workload and weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform spring start-ups and fall blow-outs of irrigation systems
• Inspect systems for leaks, coverage issues, and efficiency
• Diagnose and repair sprinkler heads, valves, wiring, controllers, and piping
• Adjust system settings for seasonal watering needs
• Install new irrigation components as required
• Communicate clearly with homeowners regarding system performance and recommendations
• Maintain accurate service records
• Follow safety procedures and best practices on all job sites

Qualifications

• Experience with irrigation systems a must
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Opportunity for additional hours during peak season
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow into expanded responsibilities

How to Apply

Email your resume or a brief introduction to:
info@landscape-plus.net
Subject line: Part-Time Irrigation Technician Application – [Your Name]

Landscape Project Coordinator

Landscape Project Coordinator

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Thriving Local Landscape Business Seeks Full-Time Landscape Project Coordinator
Location: Strathmore
Company: Landscape Plus
Start Date: As soon as we find the right person
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage or salary (depending on experience), with full-time, year-round employment

About Us
At Landscape Plus, we take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. We’re a tight-knit, supportive crew that believes in high standards, hard work, and continual learning. As our team grows, we’re looking for a Landscape Project Coordinator who thrives on staying organized, solving problems on the fly, and leading others with clarity and care.

The Role
This position is perfect for someone who’s organized, proactive, loves being outdoors and good at keeping both people and projects on track. You won’t be stuck behind a desk—this is a hands-on role with leadership responsibilities and lots of variety.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage small crews on landscaping projects, on-site, outdoors from start to finish
  • Ensure daily tasks are completed on time and to a high standard
  • Problem-solve site issues and communicate clearly with clients and team members
  • Coordinate materials, schedules, and equipment
  • Keep records, track progress, and support project planning
  • Model reliability, accountability, and a positive attitude

What We’re Looking For:

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented mindset—you notice the little things
  • Strong problem-solving ability and confidence to make decisions
  • Experience supervising or leading a team (landscape experience is a bonus but not required)
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in the role

Perks & Training:

  • On-the-job training in landscaping techniques and tools
  • Sponsorship for the Horticulture Apprenticeship at Olds College for the right candidate
  • A supportive, respectful work culture that values initiative and follow-through
  • Opportunities for advancement and development in a growing company

How to Apply:
Send your resume (or a brief introduction telling us about yourself) to info@landscape-plus.net. Let us know why you’re a good fit—even if your background isn’t in landscaping, we’d love to hear from you.

benefits of trees in landscape design

Benefits of Trees in Landscape Design

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When it comes to landscaping, the benefits of trees go far beyond aesthetics—they’re powerful assets that support your home and lifestyle.

Economic Benefits of Trees

Trees can do a lot more than boost curb appeal—they can actually lower your utility bills. A well-designed landscape that includes strategic tree placement can reduce your air conditioning costs by up to 30% and save 10–50% on heating.

By shading your air conditioning unit with trees, you’ll keep it cooler, which makes it more efficient and uses less energy. And don’t forget the power of mulch, adding it around your trees helps conserve water, suppress weeds, and feed the soil, all of which protect your investment and reduce maintenance over time.

Comfort & Climate Control

Trees are natural temperature regulators. In fact, they can reduce the surrounding air temperature by approximately 5°C, and the shaded areas beneath them can be up to 14°C cooler than the surrounding air. This makes a huge difference on hot summer days!

Shade from trees on driveways and patios can also reduce the surface temperature of pavement, creating a more comfortable outdoor environment.

Not only do trees cool the air, they absorb noise, offering a peaceful outdoor space. Planting deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your home provides summer shade and winter sunlight, while evergreens offer year-round wind protection, a perfect balance for Alberta’s shifting seasons.

Did you know? On a hot day grass lowers the air temperature whereas asphalt increases it.

evergreen trees used in landscape design

Health & Well-Being

Trees don’t just help your home. they help you, too. Two mature trees can generate enough daily oxygen for a family of four, and just one mature tree can absorb up to 150 kilograms of pollution per year.

But the benefits go deeper: time spent around trees and green spaces has been shown to reduce blood pressure, ease muscle tension, and lower stress. A thoughtfully designed yard invites you outside more often—encouraging better health and stronger connections with nature.

At Landscape Plus, we believe your landscape should do more than look good, it should work for you. From comfort and savings to supporting your health and well-being, we design spaces that make life better, every season of the year.

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Autumn Joy Stonecrop garden layout

How to Use Autumn Joy Stonecrop in Your Garden Layout

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Looking for a plant that adds structure, colour, and seasonal flair without asking much in return? Autumn Joy Stonecrop is a landscaping favourite for a reason—and it’s especially well-suited to our Strathmore and Calgary climate.

Whether you’re reworking a garden bed or designing from scratch, here are some smart ways to work this low-maintenance perennial into your layout.

1. Use It in Mass Plantings for Bold Colour Blocks
Autumn Joy makes a statement when planted in clusters. Its tidy mounds of succulent, grey-green foliage stay neat all season, and come late summer, those clusters burst into salmon-pink blooms that fade to rusty red in fall.

Design Tip: Use groupings of three or more for maximum impact. Perfect for front yard curb appeal or large garden borders.

2. Edge Your Borders with Texture and Shape
The plant’s upright, rounded form naturally defines garden edges. It creates clean lines and a polished look while adding softness with its domed flower heads.

Design Tip: Line pathways or garden borders with Autumn Joy to subtly guide the eye and keep beds looking well-composed.

3. Make It the “Thriller” in Container Designs
Autumn Joy is tall and sculptural enough to anchor a container arrangement. Use it as the centerpiece and surround it with trailing or low-growing companions like creeping jenny, ornamental grasses, or purple alyssum.

Design Tip: Use containers on patios or decks where you want visual interest through the end of fall. Just remember: perennials in pots may need extra protection over winter.

autumn joy stonecrop images for garden design

4. Pair It with Grasses and Drought-Tolerant Friends
This sedum shines in xeriscapes or low-water designs. Pair it with ornamental grasses, echinacea, or Russian sage for a look that’s wild, structured, and water-wise.

Design Tip: Contrast its full, rounded form with the vertical movement of tall grasses to add depth and balance.

5. Fill Gaps with a Reliable, Long-Lived Filler

Because it thrives in poor soils, handles urban conditions, and lives up to 15 years, Autumn Joy is a great long-term investment for patchy areas or spaces that need a boost of interest.

Design Tip: Don’t overthink it—drop one in any full-sun spot where you need texture and lasting colour.

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