See if you can't find a landscaping/tree book that is written specific to Calgary. You might not be able to, but with Calgary being so large there's a decent chance there is something out there.
Research the specific plants you like before buying them...make sure you know what kind of light, water etc they will need before you buy.
Spend a little extra and get a more mature tree.
We killed a little red maple last year....a tree that is supposed to be nearly impossible to kill. This year, we spent $575 US on a more mature tree and it is doing much better. I also paid to have the tree planted by a pro, because I wasn't confident in my own process.
Believe me...money was a huge concern of mine, but I feel much better having spent the extra that I did.
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I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
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