Photo - Pillar Wrap

This is a great way to add some counter space to a back patio.  Wrap the shade structure posts with some 6" deep CMU blocks and cover. Voila!

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in San Diego

 

Photo - Columnar Podocarpus

Columnar Podocarpus make a lovely hedge for tight spaces.  This plants will eventually reach 10 to 15 feet in height. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Photo - Wood Deck

This custom wood deck was built around a new hot tub.  The wood is Mangeris, a hardwood that has been stained and sealed. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in North Park.

 

Photo - Play Structure in Sand Box

This fun space was created for the client's 2 young kids.  We poured 6" deep of play sand.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Santee

 

Photo - Pool and Hot Tub with Ceramic Tile Coping

This beautiful pool uses ceramic tile for coping and accent in the concrete pool deck. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Poway

 

Photo - Double Staking a young tree

It is important for the development of a young tree that the nursery stake is removed and a double (or even triple) stake system is set up.  This allows the bark to develop structural and vascular integrity.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Photo - Address Boulder and Olive Tree

This job site included a large retaining wall made of boulders.   I decided to use one of the boulders that had a very flat side to create a distinctive address marker.  I then placed a large olive tree behind the boulder and put a nice LED uplight on all the elements.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Rancho Santa Fe

 

Photo - Blue Atoll Echeveria

This compact little succulent is great for containers. 

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

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Photo - Retractable Shade Structure

This shade structure has retractable fabric panels that allow the owner to adjust the amount of shade.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in San Diego

 

Photo - Cactii and Modern Fence

This modern wood fence is accented with cactii. 

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in San Diego

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Photo - Volleyball Court

This front yard had a massive lawn and the owners wanted something fun for their large family, so we built a sand volleyball court.  Photos by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Poway 

Photo - Horizontal Wood Fence

These wood fences and gates were made with a hardwood called Mangeris which was stained for long lasting color.  Photos by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design taken at a client's residence in San Diego

 

Photo - Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)

This lovely plant is great for indoors and sheltered outdoor patios.  The Croton is frost sensitive. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's garden in La Mesa.

Photo - Pavers

Here are samples of 3 different types on pavers from RCP Block & Brick.

https://www.rcpblock.com/

Photos by Doug Kalal, Great Garden Landscape Design

Photo - Fire Pit Table

On chilly nights this is a nice gathering place to sit and chat. This set cost about $1,100.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in University City

Photo - Yellow Yarrow (Achillea millefolium sp. Moonshine)

Here's a nice little perennial for drought tolerant gardens that is also butterfly friendly.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

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