City Fountains I Have Loved My love of city fountains begins with my formative years. I grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles where my father was a news photographer and intimately knew the nooks and crannies of the city. Family drives all over the state and especially throughout greater L.A. were always amazing;…
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.
How It Works: Frostproof Terracotta
How It Works: Frostproof Terracotta It’s hard to believe that it is already Fall. In California, leaves don’t change much in a drought, no matter what time of year. But as another October becomes a thing of the past, much of the country can already feel the promise of winter. So let’s talk about frostproof terracotta….
Eye of the Day Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Are you looking for something unique or special this holiday season? The Eye of the Day Holiday Gift Guide for 2014 has you covered. These gifts come from all around the world and are sure to be statement pieces in the home or garden. 1. Mini Greek Oil Jars Handmade in Crete. These oil jars are…
Winter Gardening Tips and Ideas
Holiday time is approaching, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to get a little gardening in between the shopping and entertaining. Since the sun is shining less brightly, the soil has started to cool. Lower light and shorter days mean less productivity for plants. Here are some ideas for winter gardening: 1. Plant for…
Landscaping to Keep Your Friends: An Outdoor Makeover
The owners of this classic Mediterranean home in Glendale, California contacted Sally Farnum of SE Farnum Associates in Altadena for a new front yard design requiring minimal maintenance and low water use. Her design included a Gladding McBean Oil Jar fountain conversion in Caribbean, as well as two Gladding McBean planters flanking the front entrance….
Design and Los Angeles Love: Interview with Mark Rios of RCH Studios
Design and Los Angeles Love: Interview with Mark Rios of Rios Clementi Hale Studios The easiest way to the heart of a native Angeleno is to give accolades about their beloved, but often maligned, city. Mark Rios, FASLA, FAIA, Founding Principal of the award-winning and admired design firm Rios Clementi Hale Studios in Los Angeles,…
