Exaco Trading Co., a division started in 2001, specializes in the distribution of unique and high quality imported lawn and garden products, focusing mainly on high-quality European greenhouses, composters and other “green” products. Our products include the finest greenhouses from Germany and Belgium to high-quality outdoor composters, kitchen compost pails, rain barrels, sandboxes, and planters….
Contained in our blog, Eye on the Garden, you will find interviews with garden professionals, landscape architects, designers and contractors discussing topics ranging from water conservation, how they choose a particular planter, to their design aesthetic. We also often include a story on one of our manufacturers or a new shipment that has arrived at Eye of the Day. We like to showcase garden related books in a monthly review and share a seasonal recipe and cocktail. Brent shares his wanderings in and out of his garden and we’re always on the lookout for new topics to discuss in Eye on the Garden.
A Fountain Conversion by Rebecca Sweet
Fountain Conversion: A Michalis in the Garden We have been fortunate to have Rebecca Sweet write for The Yardstick in the past and knowing that she has a sustained love for Mediterranean gardens and is busy with clients seeking her expertise and experience, we are pleased that she took the time to answer some questions…
Garden Recipes: Green Peach Salad
Garden Recipes: Green Peach Salad Sometimes there are so many peaches on your tree, you’re eating and drinking the beautiful fruit, but you’ve got to have something for lunch that is not quite so sweet. Have this: Green Peach Salad (for 4 to 6) 2 ½ lb. unripe peaches, peeled and sliced like you’re…
Garden Cocktails: Peach Bellini
Garden Cocktails: Peach Bellini It isn’t surprising news—peaches are in season until September. In the last throes of the summer, we’ll be looking back on these lush days and lush stone fruits a little wistfully. Peaches for every meal would be perfect…breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and cocktails. The trees grow best in full sun in…
Top 5 Fountain Conversions
Top 5 Fountain Conversions Fountain conversions have become a signature service of Eye of the Day. Spring and Summer is the time to order this popular water feature. From classic shapes to more contemporary forms, fountain conversions are an elegant addition to any garden design. Depending on the style and aesthetic of the garden, the…
Eye of the Day Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2017
It’s that time of year where we honor and celebrate our mothers–Moms, foster Moms, grandmothers, and the ones who become our second, or even third, moms. Show how thankful you are for the moms in your life with something special from Eye of the Day. Our gift guide has something unique for all different tastes and…
