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• Why You Should Winterize Your Sprinkler Systems

  • September 27th, 2011
  • Posted in Blog
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  As with all water systems, sprinklers require particular attention as the weather begins to cool. All sprinkler systems need to be winterized in order to avoid major problems, such as the expansion and cracking of pipes. There are several different… Read More

• Motion Activated Sprinklers

  • September 20th, 2011
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  • Tags: Cats, cost-effective, Decks, deer, detects movement, easy home improvement, easy home improvement project, efficient, holiday lighting, home improvement, home improvement project, hot tubs, humane, irrigation specialists, Lawn Lighting, Lawn Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems, Motion Activated, Motion Activated Sprinklers, motion sensor, motion sensor sprinkler, motion-activated sprinkler, motion-activated sprinkler system, outdoor lighting, Pests, pools, problem with pests, rabbits, repelling unwanted pests, safe, spas, Sprinkler System, sprinklers, squirrels, TLC Incorporated, unwanted animals, walkways

  Do you have a problem with pests in your yard, ruining your garden and doing their business in your yard? If only there was a safe, humane way to protect your lawn. Well, you are in luck. What you need… Read More

• Underground Lawn Sprinkler Systems

  • June 13th, 2011
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  • Tags: Above ground sprinkler, automatic timer lawn sprinkler system problems, benefits irrigation system, blocked sprinkler head, common lawn sprinkler problems, countering lawn drought, DC, Dead grass, effective irrigation system, Finding the Right Lawn Sprinkler System, frozen pipes, How can a sprinkler system save you money?, How do you choose the right system for your lawn?, Installing, installing your first lawn irrigation system, irrigate green lawn, irrigation system, Irrigation Systems, lawn installing, lawn irrigation, Lawn maintenance, Lawn maintenance Maryland, Lawn Maintenance Virginia, Lawn Maintenance Washington DC, lawn sprinkler system problem, lawn sprinkler system problems, lawn sprinklers, lawns irrigation, maintenance, Maryland, Money, off target watering, Save, Save money, Save water, service lawn sprinkler systems, TLC Incorporated, top 5 irrigation benefits, top five irrigation benefits, Underground Lawn Sprinkler Systems, underground leak, Underground sprinkler, Virginia, Washington DC, water, Water lawn, water lawn irrigation techniques

  Maintaining a healthy lawn during the hot summer months is no easy task. With work, vacations and other responsibilities, it is almost impossible to keep up with your grass’ need to constantly be watered. So if you are like most… Read More

• Choosing the Right Sprinkler System

  • June 6th, 2011
  • Posted in Irrigation Systems
  • Tags: Above ground sprinkler, automatic timer lawn sprinkler system problems, benefits irrigation system, blocked sprinkler head, common lawn sprinkler problems, countering lawn drought, DC, Dead grass, effective irrigation system, Finding the Right Lawn Sprinkler System, frozen pipes, How can a sprinkler system save you money?, How do you choose the right system for your lawn?, Installing, installing your first lawn irrigation system, irrigate green lawn, irrigation system, Irrigation Systems, lawn installing, lawn irrigation, Lawn maintenance, Lawn maintenance Maryland, Lawn Maintenance Virginia, Lawn Maintenance Washington DC, lawn sprinkler system problem, lawn sprinkler system problems, lawn sprinklers, lawns irrigation, maintenance, Maryland, Money, off target watering, Save, Save money, Save water, service lawn sprinkler systems, TLC Incorporated, top 5 irrigation benefits, top five irrigation benefits, underground leak, Underground sprinkler, Virginia, Washington DC, water, Water lawn, water lawn irrigation techniques

  Choosing the right sprinkler system might not be as easy as you think. There are numerous systems available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. So choosing the perfect sprinkler system can be fairly problematic if you do not know… Read More

• Mowing Your Way To The Perfect Lawn

  • May 31st, 2011
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  The American dream: a beautiful home, a white picket fence, a tire swing hanging from a tree in the front yard, and the perfect lawn. Even if you can’t afford the rest of the dream right now, you can still… Read More

• Pros of Lawn Irrigation

  • May 23rd, 2011
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  Not everyone has the time to stand there and water their lawn every day. But that is what grass needs to stay healthy – a daily sprinkling with some good ole H2O. So what should you do if your life… Read More

• The Benefits of Lawn Irrigation

  • May 18th, 2011
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  Any good homeowner knows that the key to a beautiful lawn is daily watering. But let’s face it; we do not always have the time in our busy schedules to give our grass the tender love and care it deserves,… Read More

• Outdoor Lighting Design

  • May 9th, 2011
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  • Tags: Aesthetics, applications, barbeques, better utilize your outdoor patio or deck, energy-efficient outdoor lighting, enjoying the outdoors, exterior lights, fluorescent, high-intensity discharge, illuminating your deck or patio at night, incandescent lights, landscape, landscaping maryland, Lighting Maryland, low-pressure sodium lights, Maryland, motion sensors, Outdoor Lighting Design, outdoor space, Outdoors Maryland, photosensors, playing horseshoes, Security, TLC Incorporated, U.S. Department of Energy, Utility

  Your outdoor space can be a great place to hangout during the day – whether you are throwing barbeques, playing horseshoes, or just enjoying the outdoors – but what happens to that space at night? By installing a few exterior… Read More

• Seven Tips for a Great Front Lawn

  • May 2nd, 2011
  • Posted in Blog
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  We all want the perfect yard, but few of us know how to obtain that lush lawn that we all dream of. Well, your quest for greener grass may be simpler than you think. The perfect yard will require a… Read More

• 5 Steps to Fix Dead Spots in Your Lawn

  • April 26th, 2011
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  Here in the Mid-Atlantic region, we do our best to keep our lawns looking as lush as possible. We water the grass and sprinkle some fertilizer around every now and then, but sometimes, it still isn’t enough. No matter what… Read More