Chilly mornings and earlier sunsets are telling us that fall is well established. The shorter days are accompanied by colourful fall foliage. Hopefully we will still see a lot of sunny weather before any snow begins to accumulate. ULS is doing its final landscaping cleanups preparing our community’s green spaces for the coming winter. At this time of year, the NDHA Board reflects on the past growing season and begins planning for next year. We look to add high-value landscape updates and additions to Discovery Ridge’s public green spaces. We are open to any suggestions you may have, just let us know.
Landscaping Update
This year, the NDHA’s landscape program was busy with many behind-the-scenes projects that fixed nagging issues and should pay dividends in the future. We saw a major tree-planting effort by the City earlier in 2026 which has replaced many trees in our medians and park areas. Our Landscape Director was particularly busy this year working with City officials. As department officials change and departmental responsibilities shift around, it can be very challenging to get approval for even small changes to our landscaping plans and activities. Persistence will ultimately pay off but it has been challenging this year.
While we were able to run our waterfall this year, we have noticed that it is not running as we have historically expected. Water flow seems to be down from what we have seen in previous years. We have investigated and identified several issues that require service. We will be working with the appropriate experts to ensure our beautiful entrance feature returns to its former glory next year.
Tree & Shrub Watering – help them survive!
Fall can be a very dry season in Calgary. Trees and shrubs can experience extreme stress if they face dry conditions going into winter. We encourage all homeowners with yards to deep water your foliage, especially the trees and shrubs, right up to freeze-up. This will give your plants the best chance of surviving a long, dry winter. Many park trees cannot be watered using ULS’s heavy tanker truck. If you notice a park tree near you that is young or seems to be struggling, do not hesitate to water it. This will give it the best chance of winter survival and give you a beautiful tree (rather than a dead one) to enjoy. Thank you in advance for helping out!
City of Calgary’s 311 Services
The City has a very effective system for collecting residents’ concerns or requests for action. This could include a street light that is no longer working, noise concerns, persistent speeding on your street, a dangerous un-shoveled sidewalk, or a neglected yard. We have found that informing the City through the 311 system is effective in getting the City to act on issues of concern. More calls about a specific issue means the City is more likely to act. We are also aware that our City Counselor John Pantazopoulos gets information on 311 calls affecting the communities he represents. You can call 311 directly, navigate to the 311 Calgary web site, or download and use the Calgary 311 app. All of these are effective ways to inform the city about your concerns.
Of course, if you notice any issues in Discovery Ridge’s parks and public green spaces, these are cared for by the NDHA. If you see an area that needs attention, reach out to us through our Residents Inquiry Form, send an email to Landscaping@ndha.ca, or call us at 403-237-9595.