Video - Watch a Monarch Butterfly Grow From Egg to Adult!

 

Doug is back from vacation to show the amazing monarch butterfly's life cycle, from caterpillar to butterfly. Learn about this insect's complete metamorphosis and how they grow and change. Plant milkweed in your garden to attract these wildlife pollinators! The Monarch Butterfly is one of the most treasured insects in the Western United States. Here is the complete life cycle of this pretty little visitor. From egg to butterfly, the Monarch takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete the transformation. See below for a list of butterfly plants and where to buy them. Here are my favorite plants for attracting butterflies Sweet Alyssum https://amzn.to/3EApTAu Floss Flower https://amzn.to/3m4FvG0 Shasta Daisy https://amzn.to/3ZiLi9i https://amzn.to/3SmXe7S Yarrow https://amzn.to/3KCf7h1 https://amzn.to/3ZgdU37 Butterfly Bush https://amzn.to/3IsqXYp Matilija poppy https://amzn.to/3SmBOrz Milkweed (Asclepias) https://amzn.to/3YSV56e https://amzn.to/3xP2lnW Bee Balm https://amzn.to/4f2h4QZ https://amzn.to/4f4R9Z9 https://amzn.to/418bSVW Hollyhocks https://amzn.to/3XZtsHr Scabiosa https://amzn.to/3SrW5Mj Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services please email me at kalal5@sbcglobal.net.

Video - See 6 Backyard Makeovers in Just 3 Minutes!

 

Doug showcases a rapid tour of landscape construction sites, highlighting a pool build in progress. He also shares insights on shade structures, backyard renovation, and flagstone patio design. This fast-paced video offers a glimpse into hardscaping and various stages of landscape design. The construction tour continues as I check on 6 projects I designed. This video was shot in San Diego, California. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net

Video - See This Easy Trick to Fix Rainwater Problems in Your Yard!

 

Doug demonstrates how to construct a functional and visually appealing dry creek bed. This sustainable gardening project is an excellent drainage solutions. Using a dry creek bed can also help with slope erosion by diverting rainwater. Dry Stream Beds are great for serving as a focal point and for diverting rain water when needed. This video will show you several examples and how one is built. Here are some of the cool rocks you see in the video; https://amzn.to/3ATAHFc https://amzn.to/3aMCgKE https://amzn.to/3n65kCD https://amzn.to/3BSM5T1 Here are some books to give you more ideas on patios. https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Thank you to Unique Landscaping for their assistance in this video. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net

Video - 10 Rosemary Types You Need For Your Garden!

 

Doug shares his knowledge of his ten favorite rosemaries, noting that it's a versatile plant for any landscape enthusiast. Rosemary is great for pots, cooking, and even helps the bees, making it perfect for your garden. It also acts as a rabbit resistant plant, keeping those critters away! Rosemary is one of the most versatile plants in a garden. Here are my 10 favorite Rosemary varieties. Want some Rosemary for your garden? Click on the links below for some different types; https://amzn.to/3SxizO9 https://amzn.to/3FQOSzH https://amzn.to/47g7gxD https://amzn.to/472OLgz https://amzn.to/3tZljcF Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Backyard Remodel Ideas for Awesome Parties including a Wedding!

Check out this small backyard remodel, perfect for outdoor entertaining with a curving kitchen and artificial turf! This backyard makeover transforms a segmented space into a party-ready area. The client wanted a wonderful social space, and this design delivers with great backyard ideas! Halfway through construction we were surprised when the client decided to host a wedding, ceremony and reception, in the backyard. See how we pulled it off! Do you have a small backyard that needs a remodel? This series will show you a dozen different ideas of what to do with a small backyard. This one features a new backyard entertaining area with a large outdoor kitchen and an artificial turf area for their dog. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net

Video - Which Rose Is the Prettiest? Hybrid Tea vs Floribunda Showdown!

 

Doug discusses the differences between hybrid tea roses and floribunda roses, offering great gardening tips. He shows off several rose varieties comparing their qualities and bloom patterns. Learn about rose gardening with this quick guide! This video will explain all the differences as well as show 20 popular varieties. All the plants in this video are listed below. Want some of these roses in your garden? These 10 roses are available right now via the links below. Double Delight hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/2ZI6yMl Mr. Lincoln hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/2XX2Eyc Gold Medal hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/3md8Bzo Firefighter hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/3m3uLE8 Memorial Day hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/3m7Vyzf Don Juan climbing rose https://amzn.to/3oiZHTH Earth Angel floribunda rose (looks like an English Rose) https://amzn.to/39PW4wc Double Knockout floribunda rose https://amzn.to/3F0lXYt Scentimental floribunda rose https://amzn.to/3F3DLSA Burgundy Iceberg floribunda rose https://amzn.to/2Ya2DaE Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How To Build a Keystone Wall Step by Step!

Learn how to build a sturdy and attractive keystone retaining wall with this instructional video. This do it yourself keystone wall is made from stacked building blocks, and is a great home improvement project. Whether you're interested in landscaping or need a keystone retaining wall, this video has got you covered! Lots of landscaping problems can be solved by short keystone walls. Retaining walls, raised vegetable beds, seating walls and much more. This video will show you how to build a short (under 3 foot tall) keystone wall. This video was shot in San Diego, California. Thank you to Unique Landscaping for their assistance in making this video. For more info on Keystone products and wall ideas check out the webpages below. Here are some books to give you more ideas on patios. https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net

Video - Bee Balm, great for pollinator AND culinary gardens

Doug shares a story about planting Bee Balm from his mother's garden and the beautiful results. These pollinator plants are great for attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds to your backyard garden. Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) has also been used for herbal medicine bringing relief from the following ailments: gas, nausea, upset stomach, indigestions, fungal infection, yeast infection, rashes, sore throats, headaches and sore muscles. Bee Balm also has culinary uses such as teas, salads, cooking meat, sauces and pestos. Bee balm is deer and rabbit resistant as well as a great cut flower. Great for USDA zones 3-9, this summer perennial is great for all sunny flower beds. Here are some links to order Bee Balm for your garden. Bee Balm live plants https://amzn.to/4f2h4QZ https://amzn.to/4f4R9Z9 https://amzn.to/45kkPxS Bee Balm seeds https://amzn.to/4kXWQt4 https://amzn.to/418bSVW https://amzn.to/3Usmawp Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Grow Fresh Herbs Fast With This Easy Vego Garden Bed Kit!

 

Doug showcases how to easily enjoy fresh floor using a Vego garden bed kit for growing herbs. This raised bed is perfect for a backyard garden, making growing herbs simple and fun. Consider this kit for easy gardening and to create your own fantastic herb garden. Here are some links to Vego garden bed kits and the accessories. https://amzn.to/40vgCVD https://amzn.to/4o0tBZf https://amzn.to/4l1b8ta https://amzn.to/4lZDk0a https://amzn.to/450ovDV https://amzn.to/3UnSH6R Here are links to other garden bed kits; https://amzn.to/3QveGrP https://amzn.to/3rXMEuR https://amzn.to/3OqILGj https://amzn.to/3Kv6HHs https://amzn.to/3Kv6CDE https://amzn.to/3KrzMni Here are links to herb and vegetable garden markers; https://amzn.to/3qd0GbG https://amzn.to/43YIvUO https://amzn.to/3ql4nfg Slow release fertilizer; https://amzn.to/3lOtRiF https://amzn.to/3lNFWVe Here are some herbs for your garden ROSEMARY https://amzn.to/3YSPEFw BASIL https://amzn.to/3YNsQas OREGANO https://amzn.to/4exRmlN THYME https://amzn.to/3UWeoeX GARDEN SAGE https://amzn.to/4ftR7Ju PARSLEY https://amzn.to/3YNLBum DILL https://amzn.to/497FplL Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 20 Easy Shrubs and Flowers Anyone Can Grow!

 

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