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…
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Lotusland Profile: Eric Nagelmann
Eric Nagelmann* was once somewhat of a shy violet. One of nine children raised a stone’s throw from Lotusland, he spent time quietly tending his family’s garden as a child. He is rarely described as shy today, as he is not afraid to lend his voice as a champion for things close to his heart….
Design Update with Inviting Spaces by Kim
Design Update with Inviting Spaces by Kim Eye of the Day’s large rectangular Italian terra cotta planters, the Delos, were installed recently to add impact, structure and curb appeal to the entrance of a home with an overgrown, out of proportion boxwood border. The planters provided a win- win situation when combined with the ability…
Lisa Cox Landscape Design: Before and After European Farmhouse Garden
Today, Eye of the Day interviews Lisa Cox of Lisa Cox Landscape Design on a recent project in Los Olivos, California. Lisa is a designer we love to work with and it’s always a joy when she stops by the showroom sourcing decor for her designs. As the season slowly transitions into Fall here in California,…
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…
Color In The Garden
Color in the Garden Color would typically mean roses, daffodils, lilacs, snapdragons, daisies, you know—color. But that’s not what we’re talking about. We have found, through our discussions and interviews with landscape designers and architects, that there are plenty of ideas for replacing the lush lawns we no longer need. With our ongoing garden hydration…
