KOKEDAMA CHRISTMAS

KOKEDAMA CHRISTMAS

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...
TLC Christmas Tree Resource Guide

TLC Christmas Tree Resource Guide

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...
Pest & Plant – The Art of Attraction

Pest & Plant – The Art of Attraction

As we begin to shake off what will hopefully be the last of a wet, snowy season, days are becoming longer and warmer, the buds are breaking on trees, and blooms are unfolding from their winter retreats. Along with all these beautiful natural forerunners of spring come...
How To Protect Your Home from Stormwater

How To Protect Your Home from Stormwater

Stormwater Management is a pervasive issue in Alexandria and across the DC Metropolitan Region. It should not be a surprise though. The DMV is after all located within the watershed of our nation’s largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay. Beneath our feet, under our...
Old Town Brick Permeable Patio Redesign

Old Town Brick Permeable Patio Redesign

Introduction The purpose of this work is to outline the scope of a project completed June-July 2019 in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia. The project provided substantial improvements to the sustainability of the property by installing a permeable hardscape and...