Courtesy of About.com One of the first things you can do for a lawn in the spring is thatch control. Thinning out the thatch in the spring clears out old, dead grass and other organic matter that has built up… Read More
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Landscape Lighting for Your Home | TLC Incorporated | Home Maintenance Tips
Get more tips and ideas in our weekly newsletter, Bright Ideas Bob Carr | TLC Incorporated | TLC Landscape Lighting | Landscape Lighting Maryland | Landscape Lighting DC | Landscape Lighting Tips | Landscape Lighting Installation
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Last Frost Date | TLC Incorporated | Home Maintenance Tips
The warming temperatures may make you impatient to get out in the yard and do some planting, but be careful! The last frost date for the Mid-Atlantic is generally between May 1st and May 15th. Get more tips and ideas… Read More
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Spring Cleaning the Outside of Your Home | TLC Incorporated | Home Maintenance Tips
A pressure washer can make quick work of cleaning the outside of your home, but be careful since the extremely high pressure can damage wood and other softer materials. While scrubbing is not necessary with a pressure washer, adding detergent… Read More
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March Yard To-Dos | TLC Incorporated | Lawn Maintenance Tips
Courtesy of Southern Living Lawns ― As warm-season turf begins to green up in your area, it’s time to think about liming your grass. If your soil is acid, you need to do this every couple of years. The best… Read More
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Get Rid of Winter Weeds Now | TLC Incorporated | Lawn Care Tips
Get more tips and ideas in our weekly newsletter, Bright Ideas TLC Incorporated | Landscape Weed Control | Lawn Maintenance | Winter Weeds | Yard Maintenance Maryland | Yard Maintenance Maryland
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Enjoy Your Home 24 Hours a Day | TLC Incorporated | Landscape Lighting
Have you noticed how often daylight ends before you manage to get home to relax? Your home is your biggest investment, you should be able to enjoy it 24 hours a day. Transform your property into a warm, welcoming, resort-like… Read More
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February Yard To-Dos | TLC Incorporated | Lawn Maintenance Tips
Courtesy of Southern Living Pruning―Except for maples and birches, now is a good time to prune trees. If limbs are more than an inch in diameter, use the three-step method for removing branches. Make the first cut on the underside… Read More
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Caulk 101 | TLC Incorporated | Home Maintenance Tips
Courtesy of TLC How it Works & Planet Green We like to promote energy efficiency here at Planet Green. One of the ways to increase your energy efficiency is by sealing your thermal envelope. One of our most stalwart allies… Read More
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Enjoy Fresh Herbs, Even In Winter | TLC Incorporated | Home Garden Tips
Courtesy of Scott’s Miracle-Gro Is it possible to grow herbs indoors in the dead of winter? Yes, if you choose the right herbs and create the right conditions for them. You can transplant herbs from your garden, buy seedlings from… Read More