by Patrick Moran | Nov 29, 2021 | Case Studies, Resources, Tips
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 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...
by Patrick Moran | Nov 9, 2021 | Resources, Tips
This is the first installation of a two-part series where Patrick Moran, CEO of Tactical Land Care, has a conversation about preparing your outdoor living spaces for cooler weather. As temperatures begin to cool, you are going to want to spend time outside in fresh...
by Patrick Moran | Mar 29, 2021 | Resources
What if the water is coming into your basement from below? It’s important to differentiate between water that is coming from drain lines and plumbing, or if the moisture is from groundwater seeping up from the earth below. For cases in which water is entering your...
by Patrick Moran | Mar 24, 2021 | Resources
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...
by Patrick Moran | Mar 24, 2021 | Resources, Tips
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...
by Patrick Moran | Feb 11, 2021 | Resources
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...
by Patrick Moran | Jan 25, 2021 | Case Studies, Resources
Old Town Permeable Patio & Fence Installation Introduction The purpose of this work is to outline the scope of a project completed in July 2020 in Alexandria, Virginia. The project provided substantial improvements to the sustainability of the property by...
by Patrick Moran | Jan 21, 2021 | Case Studies, Resources
Introduction The purpose of this work is to outline the scope of a multidisciplinary project completed May-June 2020 in Alexandria, Virginia. The project provided substantial improvements to the sustainability of the property by installing permeable hardscape,...