The History of Versailles Citrus Planter Boxes When you think of Louis XIV, you automatically picture the Palace of Versailles with its perfectly manicured gardens, fountains and the iconic Versailles citrus planter boxes designed by Andre Le Notre. A French landscape architect and the head gardener of King Louis XIV of France, Le Notre’s work…
Planters, Pots, and Containers
Frostproof Terracotta Pottery – A Worthwhile Investment
Frostproof Terracotta Pottery – A Worthwhile Investment You have just designed a garden in an area where it snows and freezes, and the temperature goes from freeze to thaw, freeze to thaw for weeks and months on end. You are putting the finishing touches to the project with garden art you chose, approved by your…
Eye of the Day – 2017 Long Beach Landscape Expo
Eye of the Day at the 2017 Long Beach Landscape Expo Eye of the Day attended the 2017 Long Beach Landscape Expo this past October. It was our second year exhibiting with TLE. Each year the Expo grows, and this year hit record numbers with over 60 seminars and 1,400 seminar attendees not counting those…
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…
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…
