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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Photo - 3/4" Crushed Decomposed Granite Pathway

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in San Carlos

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Photo - Yellow Kangaroo Paw

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in La Mesa

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Photo - Pink Dwarf Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus)

This lovely, drought tolerant plant is also a good cut flower.
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in La Mesa

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Photo - Red Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos flavidus)


Photos by Doug Kalal, taken at clients' gardens in San Diego

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Photo - Wood shade structure




This structure and matching fence was designed for both shade and privacy.
Designed by Great Gardens Landscape Design.
Built by Dandy Landscape Construction.
Photos by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's home in San Diego.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Photo - Baby Sage (Salvia microphylla 'Red Velvet')

Here's another great hummingbird plant that is also drought tolerant.
Photo by Doug Kalal

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Photo - Decomposed Granite Pathway Desert Gold

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in Coronado.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Photo - Breakfast in the Garden

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in La Jolla

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Photo - Curved Paver Steps

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in San Diego

Friday, March 9, 2018

Photo - Pillar Wrap




These posts have been wrapped with 6" CMU block and covered with either stucco or stone facade. These little features create small tables that are perfect for enhancing entertaining spaces. Designed by Great Gardens Landscape Design.  Built by Dandy Landscape Construction.  Photos by Doug Kalal, taken at clients' gardens in San Diego & Encinitas.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Monday, March 5, 2018

Photo - Poured in place concrete BBQ island counter top




Designed by Great Gardens Landscape Design.
Built by Dandy Landscape Construction.
Photos by Doug Kalal

Photo - Angel's Trumpet Tree (Brugmansia suaveolens)

This aromatic flower is also beautifully poisonous, so keep it away from dogs and small children.
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in San Diego.

Friday, March 2, 2018

Photo - Antique Cobble Paver Walkway

This walkway was made using Antique Cobble Pavers from RCP Block & Brick.  
The colors are Brown Stone and Gray Stone, mixed.
Designed by Great Gardens Landscape Design.
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in Encinitas

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Photo - Cleveland Sage (Salvia clevelandii) and goldfinch

This wonderful California native is bird friendly, drought tolerant and fragrant.
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in San Diego