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
Archive for the ‘Lawn Sprinkler Systems’ Category
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Smart Sprinklers May Save California Lawns
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” If you read the Rime of the Ancient Mariner when you were in school, you might remember that line. And if you’ve spent any time in California lately, you might have felt… 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
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Hiring a Contractor for a Home Improvement Project? Going Cheap Might Be Costly
It’s an old joke that you’ve likely heard before: An astronaut strapping himself into a spaceship preparing to blast off for the stars, pauses and thinks to himself: “I’m about to trust my life to this piece of government equipment… Read More
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Just a Reminder: Don’t be Careless with Keys!
Imagine this scenario: You arrive home after a long day’s work. You’re bone-tired. All you want to do is get inside, relax and unwind. You stand at the front door and rummage around in your pockets or purse for your… Read More
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Are You Neglecting Your Landscape’s Water Needs During Winter?
Wintertime; it’s a time of rest and slumber for most landscape plants. But even though your trees may be bare and your grass may be brown, they still need water. Even through the most ferocious, bitter-cold winters, plants need water…. Read More