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
Posts Tagged ‘irrigation’
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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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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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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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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
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Is Your Landscape Sprinkler System Ready for Winter?
It’s always kind of a relief when the summertime heat breaks, isn’t it? Most people enjoy the milder weather of fall. And another benefit of transitioning from blast-furnace heat to cool fall temperatures is that we need to use our… Read More
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Tips for Working With Contractors
I think about it every now and then. When I’m getting my TLC crew started on a new project at someone’s home – a basement renovation, let’s say – I think about the potential for bad things happening if it… Read More
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Fertigation: Two Birds with One Stone
Every homeowner knows that there are two absolutely essential chores to maintaining a lush-looking, healthy lawn: irrigating and fertilizing. Every homeowner also knows that fertilizing can be a real pain: buying the expensive fertilizer, hauling the heavy bags home, schlepping… Read More
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July is Smart Irrigation Month
Are you ‘smart’ in your lawn and landscape irrigating habits? Since July has been named Smart Irrigation Month by the Irrigation Association, now is a good time to measure your irrigation I.Q. Why is your irrigation I.Q. important? Well, it’s… Read More