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…
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DIY Project How to Make a Succulent Fountain
DIY: How to Make a Succulent Fountain Looking for a way to add a beautiful and water friendly feature to your garden? We’ve got the perfect garden project for your next weekend outdoors. Here at Eye of the Day, Amelia Richardson, better known as Mimi, takes care of the succulent plantings around the store. An…
Paul Hendershot and Designing with Water Features
When Paul Hendershot and his trusty dog Chief walk through the door, our day at Eye of the Day becomes just that much better. Paul likes to stroll through the store, seeing new products and picking the pieces he wants to show his clients. He’s funny and warm and stiletto sharp. We were looking at…
Made in California – Gladding McBean Pottery
Made in California: Gladding McBean Pottery Since 2005, Eye of the Day has carried products from Gladding McBean, the Lincoln, California based manufacturer of not only beautiful glazed artisan pottery, but of terracotta, clay pipes, tile, and much more. Their popular oil jars are best sellers at Eye of the Day and grace gardens and…
Designer Recommendations for the California Garden
What to Plant? The California Garden Checklist Many of the landscape architects, designers and trade professionals that have been frequenting Eye of the Day over the years are now friends and we asked a few of them what plants they like to use and why when designing for their clients. Rick Button of Rick Button…
Book Review: Reimagining the California Lawn
Book Review – Reimagining the California Lawn: Water-conserving Plants, Practices, and Designs Continuing on a road we have just begun to travel, this month’s book, Reimagining the California Lawn: Water-conserving Plants, Practices and Designs gives us another look at drought tolerant plants from around the world and offers design ideas and practical solutions to complement our Mediterranean…