by DanielleTLC | Sep 8, 2023 | Resources
Garden Path Revival From weary to wondrous, we’ve embarked on a mission to restore and elevate this beloved walkway.Phase 1: Renewing the FoundationBid adieu to the weathered stone pavers of yesteryears! With precision, we’ve carefully lifted them,...
by Patrick Moran, Sabrina Broomfield | Jul 22, 2022 | Resources
Summer comes with long days, fun nights, backyard cookouts, pool parties, sunbathing, and stargazing! I love summer, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy your yard and landscape. It also can be the most vulnerable time for your lawn and any newly planted flowers,...
by Patrick Moran, Sabrina Broomfield | Jul 13, 2022 | Case Studies
What an exciting project! The scope of this project included the installation of a custom TLC-made pergola, a landscape redesign including Techo Bloc pavers, sod installation, and more! To start, we will begin with the custom-made pergola. This includes the...
by Patrick Moran, Sabrina Broomfield | May 2, 2022 | Resources
The inevitability of the rainy season is something that most regions are used to. In Alexandria and the rest of the DC-Metro area that rainy season comes in Spring. Early spring showers prepare your landscape to thrive throughout the summer months as water percolates...
by Patrick Moran, Sabrina Broomfield | Mar 14, 2022 | Resources
Hardscapes & Softscapes Needless to say, Landscapes are important. Landscapes offer storm runoff and drainage control, add as much as fourteen percent to the resale value of your property, and drastically increase your property’s curb appeal. Sustainable...
by Patrick Moran, Sabrina Broomfield | Mar 3, 2022 | Resources
Have you noticed the plants in your landscape re-emerging? Spring is an amazing time to watch Mother Nature rise from her slumber. Your landscape comes back to life with foliage emerging, flowers blooming, and warmer temperatures. Sunny days allow us to be outside...
by Patrick Moran, Sabrina Broomfield | Jan 27, 2022 | Resources
WINTER TIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE SNOW REMOVAL It’s cold out there! Winter is here, and with it are freezing temperatures, ice, and snow! How have you managed thus far? If the first big winter storm of the season showed us anything, it’s that we cannot take winter...
by Patrick Moran, Sabrina Broomfield | Nov 29, 2021 | Resources
Kokedama Christmas Trees: The Newest option in Sustainable Christmas Trees! By: Patrick Moran, TLC Design Co. The holiday season is upon us, and for many families, that means it’s time to buy a Christmas tree and bring out the decorations! At TLC, we’ve undertaken a...
by Patrick Moran, Sabrina Broomfield | Nov 23, 2021 | Resources
Douglas Firs are typically one of the most expensive to purchase. They are known for their wide stature and needles that stay attached to the branches longer than other christmas tree species. They also have a sweet smell. Balsam Firs are one of the least expensive...
by Patrick Moran | Nov 9, 2021 | Resources, Tips
Get Ready for Leaves and Make a Plan Whether you are bagging leaves, blowing them to the curb for the city or county to vacuum, bringing in family or friends to rake them up and haul them out, composting them, or using them as mulch in your garden, make your plan of...
