Warming Trend
We’re climbing out of the deep freeze. Low temp this AM was 29…already up to 34.
Fish Tale
Just went out to the sauna and saw 6-7 fish out of their cave and actually swimming around in the pond. This is quite unusual for this time of year. Maybe they know that spring is on its way? Up to upper 30’s today.
And then, after my sauna, there was a glorious sunset.
Things are looking [...]
ECO-Series Pond Kits
I have added a new line of Pond Kits to the Landscape Market.
This is a new line of consumer-friendly pond kits with excellent quality and remarkable ease of installation. For instance, the Eco-Series skimmers sit inside the liner, and the ribbed design locks them in place when backfilled with soil. The best part is that [...]
Images of Our Pond in Summer
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Landscape Lighting Design
For several years I have offered landscape lighting design to my clients. Instead of poring over catalogs of fixtures, controllers and other components, and figuring voltage drop calculations for each circuit, I have chosen to send this work to the Nightscaping company.
Their design team is responsive, thorough and conscientious, and the final output is excellent, [...]
Mike McGrath’s ‘Book of Compost’
Just finished it last night. A very quick and entertaining read, full of practical, hands-on information. This man certainly walks the walk.
And his humor, perhaps a bit quirky for some readers, contributes to my enjoyment of the content.
Though I made my first compost back in the 60’s, I learned quite a bit from Mike’s book. [...]
Landscape Design Planting Plan
Just received the official approval from this design client in Southern California:
“Dan, this is beautiful! Exactly what we were looking for.”
That certainly makes my day!
Click and then enlarge in your browser…this version is half-size…hard copy is 18″ x 24″ and will be laminated for the client.
Product Pricing Dilemna
I’ve recently received new catalogs from manufacturers and suppliers with new 2009 pricing. The news is not good…for the highest volume category – Water Gardening – pricing has increased 17% for larger items! In concert with increasing shipping costs, this is disheartening for both the store owner (me) and the potential customer.
How in the world [...]
Seed Germination – Bottom Heat
Hi Dan,
Just received my Germination Station. I would like to know what you think of me placing the heated mat inside the tray and soil on top of it. Since I placed it under the tray for 4 hrs. and the heating was so negligible that I don’t see it being worth it [...]
SUV/Hummer Sales Spike – When Will We Learn?
This is so outrageous!
Are we really this ignorant? I guess it will hasten the end of oil, sooner rather than later.
And yes, I own a pickup truck (six cylinder), but drive it less than 5,000 miles per year. Hopefully by the time we need another rig for cargo, we’ll be able to choose an energy [...]
