Land8 | Tyson Carroll | Group Activity https://land8.com/members/tysoncarroll/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which Tyson Carroll is a member. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:50:42 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=6.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7ac9ee20a22a20e9481d4c5fbf6a321c S Mehta joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/64235/ Sat, 19 Feb 2022 02:43:59 +0000 0 d931a9cd16ec3e98c0bda708ebc9c258 Amelia joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/62413/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:17:55 +0000 0 4bf95ea658381849310f6b8ef1c3ad41 Sonja Zindovic joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/62290/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:56:27 +0000 0 5dee373c9d04100c3e3634a72baf05f7 Christine Gonzales joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/60983/ Tue, 19 May 2020 18:45:26 +0000 0 149e4fdb5366c501258b3e1758f87317 StudioCK joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/59643/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:27:39 +0000 0 699855053b12907a5ec5bf5e1b6e597d StudioCK joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59610/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:26:54 +0000 0 42bc07974adb812708ae94ddd37a9d8f Vijay joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59483/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:23:43 +0000 0 ebe04109273b2ffbaf3693b0848d3c01 Premier Concepts posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All, I have been working in the landscape irrigation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/59444/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:18:27 +0000 Hi All,
I have been working in the landscape irrigation design & installation for my clients and specialize in drip irrigation system as I find it’s the most suitable system of irrigating your lawn & area while checking for the water loss I just wanted to ask what’s the one irrigation system that you think is best. Let me know if you want to know…[Read more]

]]> 0 82c80f31eaf13a8bf876b66e2a2c071d Premier Concepts joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/59443/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:10:50 +0000 0 d9d0428ba12bc67edbb0d8462e910c28 Eddie Meyerholz joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/53958/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:44:31 +0000 0 b7730632b6e0555c3518358ace4b3893 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group California Native Plants https://land8.com/activity/p/53755/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:36:41 +0000 0 e361ef0856d9328f3dad05bb34189d44 Bruce McWilliam Associates Landscape Design Group 778-809-9784 joined the group Irrigation Design https://land8.com/activity/p/53748/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:34:03 +0000 0 5199d177e3fd04fb971d787b0601aaa8 prakash joshi posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all, I am an irrigation designer from India. Please keep […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22197/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:18:42 +0000 Hi all,
I am an irrigation designer from India. Please keep me in mind if you require a designer to outsource your projects. my mail id is prakash.joshi2106@gmail.com.

Thanks

]]> 0 1e2ab0b2873839b577399ed127005b64 Deborah Christman posted an update in the group California Native Plants: I have been using more Baccharis pilularis 'Pigeon Point' up […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28929/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:21:29 +0000 I have been using more Baccharis pilularis ‘Pigeon Point’ up here in the East Bay of S.F. It seems to be an easy evergreen plant. So far, so good.

Has anyone had any problems with it after it has established?

Also what is your favorite Ceanothus and why?

]]> 0 b3cab99a4f4efc780850a7c9a6fe71c5 MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Hi all.  I'm working on a planting plan for a steep slope […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28930/ Tue, 31 May 2011 19:34:12 +0000 Hi all.  I’m working on a planting plan for a steep slope in an area that has plenty of DG (East San Diego) and need to add a burgundy color to the palette.  All of the other plants are xeric.  I’m hoping to find something that someone doesn’t need to prune (due to the steepness) but that will add color even if it’s deciduous. I’m using Ma…[Read more]

]]> 0 098b985afe1fa14241d6b218324fdc1f Yucel Coban posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All! I'd like to offer you an irrigation tube, which is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22198/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:08:03 +0000 Hi All!
I’d like to offer you an irrigation tube, which is to be digged under the plant/grass into soil (20 cm). Tube will ‘sweaten’ the water through porous surface and feed water to root system. Absolutely easy and water saving!!
Please feel free to contact me for support!
 
Yucel 

]]> 0 09c569d3376b3c3fc306d310851bf679 Doug Prouty posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Has anyone designed a commercial or residential irriation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22199/ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:19:58 +0000 Has anyone designed a commercial or residential irriation system with HTPE pipe?

]]> 0 07149dd788545f430f2a2c6cb3bda85f Ruthie Wanjiku posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all, I am currently working on a landscape design for a […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22200/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:18:41 +0000 Hi all,
I am currently working on a landscape design for a parking lot in an arid area. Which is the best irrigation sytem to use, taking note that the island is 2metres wide?Where can i get more information on irrigation design?

]]> 0 d07b946ae6f560180aa409d68111e80e Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Glenn, and all True that clients like to see green plants in […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28931/ Tue, 25 May 2010 19:08:38 +0000 Glenn, and all
True that clients like to see green plants in the summer. Which is why some designers advocate a mix of native (80%) and non-native (20%) plants. The non-natives – which may require some summer water – stay green while the natives go summer brown.

]]> 0 983753014a683b7733046a05ccfd3cb1 Glenn Kranich posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Since many of our native plants go dormant in the summer as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28932/ Fri, 21 May 2010 14:20:55 +0000 Since many of our native plants go dormant in the summer as a survival technique to dry summers, I’m saying “advantageous for the summer-dry months” as it relates to the clients who prefer to see green plants and leaves still hanging onto their Buckeyes. Alternatively, Juncus, Western Sword Fern, and Iris, for instance, often receive summer water…[Read more]

]]> 0 98da9a36993520f1851bfbc3b8ca31ef Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Glenn Do you really need to irrigate these plants that you […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28933/ Thu, 20 May 2010 05:49:13 +0000 Glenn Do you really need to irrigate these plants that you mention in summer? They are native to N California, and so in a “natural” context do not get any summer water. Why would you need to irrigate them in a cultured situation?

]]> 0 d558391555d58124311e21f00803a0b1 Glenn Kranich posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Ashley- In urban settings, supplemental irrigation is […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28934/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:58:17 +0000 Ashley- In urban settings, supplemental irrigation is advantageous for the summer-dry months. Specifically, I’ve used inline subsurface drip. Quality growing medium like compost is important too, along with mycorrhizal fungi applications to help plants thrive through root establishment. Some native plant material I have used are: Juncus…[Read more]

]]> 0 39d6b9f8ceb0387a388175892831f3c0 ashley cruz posted an update in the group California Native Plants: does anyone know how rain gardens thrive in the Bay Area? I […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28935/ Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:29:21 +0000 does anyone know how rain gardens thrive in the Bay Area? I am wondering because right now, its the rainy season, so everything is getting a lot of water – but when it is summer and dry, how do the plants in the rain garden get their water? What plants do you suggest putting in the rain garden?

]]> 0 0fb6e5142ff3d6dc35327745e3090d32 Geoffrey Katz posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Hello all For those of you in the San Fran Bay Area […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28936/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:49:19 +0000 Hello all
For those of you in the San Fran Bay Area registration for the tour of East Bay native plant gardens just opened. Went last year, will go again this year. http://www.BringingBacktheNatives.net

]]> 0 84af53f10cfaa8e0031cf8afdbc9afbe Peter Jensen posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Semiarundaria fastuosum is a good screen variety. Dense and upright. https://land8.com/activity/p/28937/ Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:37:07 +0000 Semiarundaria fastuosum is a good screen variety. Dense and upright.

]]> 0 497cbf46af31a0ebcb5a1031d185ebaf Jim Del Carpio posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi All, A little Bio. for your consumption. I started […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22201/ Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:57:16 +0000 Hi All,
A little Bio. for your consumption. I started irrigation design in 2001 in Arizona. Worked with a L. A. in Arizona, who exclusively went after IRRIG. projects. He did very well, However I wanted to grow to other areas and moved on. Jump to the present, In the last office I worked in (March 2009), My billable hours for Irrigation Design was…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9f8b44c349fcc2dac95a4c276feab66 MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Two years after clearing the invasives in my part of the […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28938/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:33:37 +0000 Two years after clearing the invasives in my part of the creekbed in my backyard – you know, plants like Arundo and Tamarisk (how did that get there?) and Washingtonia palms (we all know how that got there) – the birds were kind enough to plant 3 Quercus agrifolia and a Toyon that is now about 12′ high. None of these are requiring additional water…[Read more]

]]> 0 a772396eca5592d4617ea337b2be1e69 David Moorman posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Christmas berry!? They can make a landscape designer a hero! https://land8.com/activity/p/28939/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:53:39 +0000 Christmas berry!? They can make a landscape designer a hero!

]]> 0 243fd3533c49f9789276e2d9af9609c6 Sara Fix posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello fellow irrigation designers! I am taking the Certified […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22202/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:11:53 +0000 Hello fellow irrigation designers! I am taking the Certified Landscape irrigation Auditor Exam in the beginning of October and was wondering if anyone has the 2007 manual? Let me know if you would be willing to part with it! Thanks 🙂

]]> 0 a4fd659ced46434de0fae2256fe0cd7f Burcu Tiryaki posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi all.. I just joined the group..I use eaglecad for […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22203/ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:51:05 +0000 Hi all.. I just joined the group..I use eaglecad for irrigation projects for 7years. It also runs in Autocad. You may test yourself by freeware version if you want…
Greeting from İstanbul…

]]> 0 9c35d99cad31ae0142512f315ab3aa35 jared jones posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Rob- We use Land FX; which it sounds like the same setup as […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22204/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:53:10 +0000 Rob-

We use Land FX; which it sounds like the same setup as Raincad. It is extremely simple to pick up on and their support is like no other. We have been using it for almost 5 years now without one complaint. I would give them a call and talk to their rep if you are interested.

]]> 0 18f30ab7a7cd14dc8701c06ae188fe00 MJ Martin posted an update in the group California Native Plants: I'm a residential Landscape Designer in San Diego's East […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28940/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:53:20 +0000 I’m a residential Landscape Designer in San Diego’s East County. Has anyone mentioned Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano? They have a nice newsletter as well you can subscribe to.
I like to incorporate garden-friendly california natives in my designs.

]]> 0 66496cde0675e9fbf9fddebd38dca0e0 Bill Kisich posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Does anyone here have experience with Leit solar […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22205/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:29:01 +0000 Does anyone here have experience with Leit solar controllers? Any issues with long wire runs, durability, etc?

Thanks in advance

]]> 0 9e32e9e0e321941d094208280da145e0 Jeremy Sison posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Here are some other resources. las pilitas nursery. 2 […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28941/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:13:09 +0000 Here are some other resources. las pilitas nursery. 2 locations. North San Diego county (Escondido) & San Luis Obispo. http://www.laspilitas.com. website is deep with info. Another is “California Native Plants for the Garden” by Carol Bornstein, Bart O’brien & David Fross. Cachuma Press. David Fross was my Cal Natives Professor at Cal Poly, SLO. Lots of…[Read more]

]]> 0 0b7886d9bca82e24eb39765df9f29570 Mark Simmons posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Agree with Ken and Blake. There's also some nurseries that […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28942/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:25:24 +0000 Agree with Ken and Blake. There’s also some nurseries that specialize in natives. Yerba Buena Nursery south of SF has a demonstration garden with labeled plants and the owners are VERY knowledgeable. Also, North Coast Nursery and Cal Flora in Sonoma County. Also, it’s good to be mindful of the fact that California has many totaly different native…[Read more]

]]> 0 d5ac8b9525caba6b5ad56967676a7a65 Ken Smith posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Katrina, to clarify, UCBG and Tilden are in Berkeley and […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28943/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:53:20 +0000 Katrina, to clarify, UCBG and Tilden are in Berkeley and Merritt College is in Oakland.

]]> 0 2597fb8d3f286fa61a8e6e7272bf3019 Brock Axthelm posted an update in the group California Native Plants: The South Lake Tahoe and North Lake Tahoe Demonstration […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28944/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:27:00 +0000 The South Lake Tahoe and North Lake Tahoe Demonstration Gardens show a plethora of California Native plants used in the high Sierra. These gardens give great examples of California Native plants at diffrent stages of development.

]]> 0 72a9bb7b5ca2bc553c2061cb8c6c3378 Ken Smith posted an update in the group California Native Plants: Agree with Blake -- the Merritt program is great. I also […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28945/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:30:01 +0000 Agree with Blake — the Merritt program is great. I also volunteered at Tilden’s native nursery on Thursday mornings — propagating, etc. It was a great way to learn about natives. U.C. Botanical Garden and the Tilden Park (native) Botanical Garden are both stunning places to check out CA natives in a park setting.

]]> 0 b50a12773e489424909c64ec1bf2ecf1 Blake Rothschild posted an update in the group California Native Plants: you may also want to check out the horticulture program at […] https://land8.com/activity/p/28946/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:34:32 +0000 you may also want to check out the horticulture program at Merritt College for i.d. classes. http://www.merrritt.edu

]]> 0 a95da88197a3bc6e56c1888807a7f872 Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Rob, There are a lot of good softwares out there, selection […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22206/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:31:28 +0000 Rob,

There are a lot of good softwares out there, selection really depends on your situation and needs. I would “demo’ as many softwares as possible to see which one fits your office best.

For Autocad, Raincad for Autocad works well. It runs in Autocad as a toolbar, similar to Express Tools. You still have the full function of autocad while…[Read more]

]]> 0 bdf55a82a2c2521a8b183f864f01e199 Rob Rosner posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: I was able to find some irrigation training and I am more […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22207/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:58:49 +0000 I was able to find some irrigation training and I am more confident now. However, I am looking to purchase irrigation design software. What are the best choices out there? Land F/X? IrriCalc? RainCAD? Others?

]]> 0 33c6d7d00b0307b6e6f250fe7ce913a4 Rob Rosner posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: I want to sharpen my irrigation skills and train one of my […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22208/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:52:21 +0000 I want to sharpen my irrigation skills and train one of my coworkers. Are there any free online tutorials with practice problems that we could download? Any help would be much appreciated.

]]> 0 4e6031e8be4cc5fe99a0cdff37a46e70 Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hi Doug, Check out the California Model Water Efficient […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22209/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:30:44 +0000 Hi Doug,

Check out the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, at http://www.owue.water.ca.gov/. It is in the process of final revision and is set to go into effect January 2010. It outlines the services and responsibilities of CIDs.

The CID process is pretty involved with classes and tests and can take awhile to get certified. If…[Read more]

]]> 0 ee24d2f6901280849d3630aa0625743f Cielo posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Doug, Yes there is merit. I run a design build firm that […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22210/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:32:55 +0000 Doug,
Yes there is merit. I run a design build firm that does some bid build as well. Some of the irrigation ‘designs’ that come out of some other offices that we bid on don’t follow simple irrigation principles and spec antiquated equipment.
The IA certification (CID) is a good one. I became certified a few years ago. I am always up to date with…[Read more]

]]> 0 64e88d022ef7fe1dfbf92cedf44ab69c Doug Godfrey posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hey everyone. I'd like to get your opinion. Does anyone see […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22211/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:46:36 +0000 Hey everyone. I’d like to get your opinion. Does anyone see any merit in becoming certified in irrigation design? The IA offers courses and testing in irrigation design that we as landscape architects would be eligible to take. While there is a great irrigation knowledge base at my office, I feel like so much has changed over the years that I need…[Read more]

]]> 0 e76bf189e03d4b97dff3dd46fa646e4a Paul Bassett posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Steve, I just so happen to be installing a RainMaster Oasis, […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22212/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:09:49 +0000 Steve,
I just so happen to be installing a RainMaster Oasis, with 15 controllers and a Weather Center II, and will be completing installation of the controls this week. All seems to be going well with installation and configuration.

Let me know if you need any additional information. I can update you when system is up and running.

Regards,
Paul

]]> 0 0e4babadffb96cfa2c8ab2d4c291827b Steve Hata posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello, Has anyone spec'd or installed the Rainmaster Weather […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22213/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:50:48 +0000 Hello,
Has anyone spec’d or installed the Rainmaster Weather Center II on-site weather station? It looks like this is a weather station with some commercial qualities. I’m looking to spec. it in a urban community center project.

thanks,

steve

]]> 0 b1b403ff28c7022178ae9351a3bda0a3 Mario Martin posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Mark, There is a website with an irrigation tutorial created […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22214/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:05:24 +0000 Mark,
There is a website with an irrigation tutorial created by a landscape architect. It is a good overall primer for understanding the fundamentals of irrigation design. I’ve read through parts of it and find it easy to follow. Jess Stryker, the LA who wrote it, is also very humorous throughout making the subject a bit more engaging. Go to…[Read more]

]]> 0 f4401a09e2d024ccef0480f4e647e11c Paul Bassett posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Mark, Are you looking to get into designing irrigation […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22215/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:29:01 +0000 Mark,
Are you looking to get into designing irrigation systems? If so, I would recommend taking a class that is taught by the Irrigation Association, or a local community college.

]]> 0 3c571abb2698530d61835a6b7fbdfa8e Mark Simmons posted an update in the group Irrigation Design: Hello, I'm looking for some education advice. How important […] https://land8.com/activity/p/22216/ Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:01:50 +0000 Hello, I’m looking for some education advice. How important is it to take an irrigation course? The LA program I’m in doesn’t offer anything regarding irrigation.

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