Timer Installation – Installing An Irrigation Controller

Installing An Irrigation Controller

If you are not convinced of the need for an automatic irrigation timer, then you either don’t have a landscape or have never had anyone walk you through the reasons to go automatic. Of course, it may be you hand water things as therapy. You will still be ahead of the game if you automate your irrigation watering. Here’s a few reasons why.

Landscape Lighting – Part 3

Have I mentioned that landscape lighting is sexy? I know, I’ve said it before. No, I don’t have a problem. It’s just happens to be true. People occasionally get excited about new grass, or a tree, or various combinations thereof. But, when the new lighting system goes in and then goes on, just about everybody goes “Wow! I had no idea!” Why? Because it’s magic. Well, at least that’s the part we are going to talk about in this installment. Since we’ve covered a little history, a little of the scientific, it’s time to cover the artistic part.

Landscape Lighting – Part 2

Previously, I wrote a briefly about the two components of good landscape lighting. They are the scientific part and the artistic part. The scientific part has to do with all the reasons why electrons do or don’t do certain things. The artistic part has to do with the subtle nuances of which light to use where, what wattage bulb and which lens, if any. In this issue, I want to cover a little history and then get into the scientific or electrical side a little more.

Landscape Lighting – Part 1

I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. Lighting is sexy! There is just no way around it. Of all the things that I do in the field of landscaping, and there is a lot, none really compares to lighting up a property at night. In fact, wouldn’t you rather look at photo’ after photo’ of sexy landscapes illuminated for nighttime use instead of reading this article? Sure you would. If I describe one of Purple Cow Landscaping’s lighting installations, it’s blah, blah, blah, yada, yada, etc…… But, take a look at one of the jobs we’ve done and it’s a whole different thing.

Wow – Water Features

I love landscaping.  In fact, sometimes it’s a little strange how much I love the different aspects of it.  Sure, it’s normal to love a beautifully planted flowerbed, or a majestic tree.  But, I even love the smell of freshly wetted base rock before concrete is pumped onto it.  I love to see a structure take shape and move from idea to rough materials to the finished focal point of a yard.  It’s not hard to understand the joy of watching sod go down like rolls of organic carpet only to be knit together over a matter of days as the sun works its magic.

Accidental Tourist – Planting Design, Landscape Design

Remember the Sesame Street song – “One of these things is not like the other, One of these things just doesn’t belong…… “  Ever find yourself singing this song as you watch the tourist in front of you at the check out stand?  It’s all a matter of context.  If you were in Europe, buying groceries at the market, someone behind you would be singing the Sesame Street song about you – albeit in French or German.

The Joy of Eating Outside – BBQ’s, Outdoor Living

First, let me say that I am not here to convince you to put a BBQ or an outdoor kitchen into your landscape.  You either understand the limitless value of having a counter top complete with a place to plug in your margarita blender, or you don’t.  I don’t have to convince you because you already know that there is no better way to get your boss to loosen up outside of work than to serve him a few blended beverages of conversation lubrication.  I am not here to convince you that one of the strongest aphrodisiacs known to the opposite sex is the sight of you confidently working your meat mojo at the grill.   You know all this and more.