It’s been a long, hot summer. And though the worst of the heat may be over, summer isn’t quite finished with us yet. Mother Nature’s likely to send the mercury soaring several more times before she turns cold for the… Read More
Archive for the ‘Outdoor Lighting’ Category
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Want to Know More about Gnomes?
They’re kind of cute and cuddly-looking. Sort of strange and mysterious. And if you look at them just right when they’re cast in just-so lighting, they can even appear to be bit creepy-looking. We’re talking about garden gnomes, of course…. Read More
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The Top Ten Landscaping Projects for 2015
What are the most popular landscape-related projects for homeowners this year? The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recently posed that very question to nearly 600 professional landscape architects. But the ASLA survey wasn’t asking what types of projects most… Read More
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7 Tips for Making Your Landscape Bee-Friendly
By now you’ve probably heard the bad news: honeybees are in trouble. Bee colonies around the world have been dying in record numbers in recent years. Places like Iowa, for example, have lost as much as 70% of the local… Read More
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Hot Outdoor Lighting Trends for 2015
Not so long ago, landscape lighting was a rather unsophisticated affair. More often than not, the goal was simply to banish the darkness by lighting up a home’s landscape. Not a lot of consideration was given to the finer aesthetics… Read More
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Letting Your Lawn Go Brown: A BAD Idea
Here we are in the middle of another scorching-hot summer. People suffer. Animals suffer. But we sometimes forget that plants can suffer too. In fact, plants can suffer so much that it might take a long time to recover and… Read More
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TLC News: Giving Back to the Community
I just wanted to take a moment to share with you a little news about a very special day. The day was last Monday, July 20. I spent that day – along with 24 TLC, Inc. crew members – participating… Read More
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July is Smart Irrigation Month
Did you know that July is Smart Irrigation Month? Smart Irrigation Month was launched in July of 2005 by the Irrigation Association. Its purpose? To educate people about the importance of efficient water use. It’s also intended to promote new… Read More
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A Great Landscape Lighting Design is All About Balance
A common misconception about landscape lighting installation is that it just simply involves scattering a few outdoor lights, willy-nilly, to light up a home’s exterior. But in fact, designing a landscape lighting layout is far more complicated than that –… Read More
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Right NOW is the Best Time for Installing Lawn Sprinkler Systems
Have you been thinking about finally taking the plunge and having a lawn sprinkler system installed? It’s certainly worth thinking about. After all, an automated lawn sprinkler system offers many benefits: Water Conservation: Managed properly, a lawn sprinkler system will… Read More