Spring is finally getting underway. And that means that soon (before we know it!) we’ll be slogging our way through those blisteringly hot, dry, dog days of summer. You probably have a long list of springtime chores that you’ll be… Read More
Archive for March, 2016
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The Dreadful Devastation of Drought
California isn’t quite as pretty as it once was. It’s still the home of Hollywood. And for many, it may still be the land of dreams. But areas of the state that were once lush and green are no longer… Read More
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Outdoor Lighting Key to Home Expansion Trend
Once upon a time – and not so very long ago – inside was inside and outside was outside. They were two different worlds. Two separate worlds. The inside of your home was the living area. The outside was the… Read More
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General Electric Jilts CFLs for LEDs
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I spend a lot of time talking about the benefits of LED lights – and specifically, the benefits of using LED lights in outdoor landscape lighting systems. That’s because… Read More
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Did You Know That Dumb Sprinklers Are Against the Law?
What’s the opposite of a smart sprinkler controller like TLC’s Hydrawise? An old-fashioned DUMB sprinkler, of course. What’s the opposite of a sprinkler controller that knows when it has rained, how much it has rained, and even if it’s supposed… Read More