tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41682016629327813262024-03-13T10:22:56.764-07:00The 2 Minute GardenerHere is the blog of Doug Kalal from Great Gardens Landscape Design. Use the search box to find lots of great ideas for your landscape.Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.comBlogger1632125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-55992808643636386482024-03-05T11:19:00.000-08:002024-03-05T11:19:25.041-08:00Photo - Butterfly on Butterfly Bush<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamVlYqIeXiPCBfNK5S3MCEy0W6OPDM5AXG1ZlW9YWuLXHsYmkgAeNjaYksxeKfqt-LN65vDESB_LEkShuzD4HXlGMfNkjjtXCFqPEgr7h6M24Ldjfqes0Vw5F1C_TgyD2r3gsj_XJJoFAgJnG0cqF2qRJOXr8ellZ0qLw7DhusUgkJcNahLpLL_C6RIk0/s3482/butterfly%20on%20butterfly%20bush%2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2010" data-original-width="3482" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamVlYqIeXiPCBfNK5S3MCEy0W6OPDM5AXG1ZlW9YWuLXHsYmkgAeNjaYksxeKfqt-LN65vDESB_LEkShuzD4HXlGMfNkjjtXCFqPEgr7h6M24Ldjfqes0Vw5F1C_TgyD2r3gsj_XJJoFAgJnG0cqF2qRJOXr8ellZ0qLw7DhusUgkJcNahLpLL_C6RIk0/w479-h277/butterfly%20on%20butterfly%20bush%2012.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taken in a client's garden in San Diego</div><br /> <p></p>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-49798389639403765622024-03-04T18:03:00.000-08:002024-03-04T18:15:05.863-08:00Video - 40 Shade Structure Ideas for Your Backyard Remodel<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/TfyTZbWFfyQ?si=DYataftnJdA5SNLp" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Enjoying your back yard is tough if you are sweltering in the sun. Here are 40 shade structure ideas for your backyard remodel. This video was shot in San Diego, California. This video covers the following types of shade structures;
Solid Top Wood,
Open Slat Wood,
Shade Sail,
Fabric Top Kits,
Large Umbrellas,
Solid Top Synthetic,
Open Slat Synthetic.
Here are the links to the kits in the video;
SYNTHETIC
https://www.try-tech.com/
https://amzn.to/441aq72
WOODEN
https://yardistrystructures.com/
https://tojagrid.com/collections/single-pergola-kits
https://amzn.to/3oZ4nRE
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</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-67738792244037738192024-03-03T18:27:00.000-08:002024-03-03T18:27:32.162-08:00Photo -- Flagstone Pathway<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuv4BF4fZBdE_PI2zi9ykDXcSW4laoGipZpPvNSd3t6-ExCjCTOPYeQsYj26XuX8B9DgFTWv8dYewfv7ARc-HuhBZmx0Bcolh5ugaFbe9AOhcsdz75OjKejtGicLAlMQQr3myLnEIk2VUlvnErEfy_mZTzFSwiYNTA77iVkLdUqafnOP6DZdkCsd3wsX7/s4000/20230602_100027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2252" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuv4BF4fZBdE_PI2zi9ykDXcSW4laoGipZpPvNSd3t6-ExCjCTOPYeQsYj26XuX8B9DgFTWv8dYewfv7ARc-HuhBZmx0Bcolh5ugaFbe9AOhcsdz75OjKejtGicLAlMQQr3myLnEIk2VUlvnErEfy_mZTzFSwiYNTA77iVkLdUqafnOP6DZdkCsd3wsX7/w231-h411/20230602_100027.jpg" width="231" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This pathway shows that flagstone can be used for a curving pathway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taken at a client's residence in San Diego</div><br /> <p></p>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-62559858981625065472024-03-02T20:09:00.000-08:002024-03-02T20:09:31.653-08:00Video - 15 More Water Fountain Ideas<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Bv_7V7vI_O0?si=fjBmm0kXUvmgGtAI" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Here are 15 more water fountain ideas for your garden. This video was shot at Backyard X-Scapes in San Diego, California. Here are links to some of the fountains in the video;
https://amzn.to/48CIdVZ
https://amzn.to/3uWNJF3
https://amzn.to/3wKjcL6
https://amzn.to/3V1tFvJ
https://amzn.to/3cJOch6
https://amzn.to/3FLK9gD
https://amzn.to/30QQDf9
https://amzn.to/3nMcAVV
https://amzn.to/30SEJ4D
https://amzn.to/3xjxKxF
https://amzn.to/3cIjCok
https://amzn.to/30S4u54
https://www.backyardxscapes.com/
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-57523429283918617692024-02-25T15:22:00.000-08:002024-02-25T15:22:34.354-08:00Video - Just a little hummingbird taking a bath<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/2pdFFfxRiO0?si=UvuZubLCEwnS-Ciz" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">I was with a client, shopping for a water fountain when I came upon this delightful scene of a hummingbird taking a bath.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-21332471156856942162024-02-23T21:59:00.000-08:002024-02-23T21:59:33.705-08:00Video - Knife Acacia, a good little tree for drought tolerant gardens<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/peKINrDmIKc?si=4Udrgcsem7nfHlQg" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Knife Acacia (Acacia cultriformis) is a nice little multi trunk tree that will reach 10-15 feet in height and width. This little tree is great for drought tolerant gardens, bee gardens and is also deer resistant.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-65618993406922387262024-02-20T13:21:00.000-08:002024-02-20T13:21:22.605-08:00Photo - Garden Swing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPk1-QMnsP_fvBRpfkoA9Mj75BUlc84GVq9DqKekwBFC38a5GGBq2LjslTXWU4xAzS0Akp-I2Nq8L2nOZp0cD28QCzbOblY4dxyYP4FpV0319_rtQWS-0Jg3031LqXomfWNNMLuLSLbbAr2QvabZICNCs7lnnSPSH5tR6PVXhPvPvOvMsDCKAsko2OL6P4/s1024/garden%20swing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1024" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPk1-QMnsP_fvBRpfkoA9Mj75BUlc84GVq9DqKekwBFC38a5GGBq2LjslTXWU4xAzS0Akp-I2Nq8L2nOZp0cD28QCzbOblY4dxyYP4FpV0319_rtQWS-0Jg3031LqXomfWNNMLuLSLbbAr2QvabZICNCs7lnnSPSH5tR6PVXhPvPvOvMsDCKAsko2OL6P4/w374-h315/garden%20swing.jpg" width="374" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taken at a client's garden in San Diego</div> <br /> <p></p>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-78729135450059927832024-02-20T13:18:00.000-08:002024-02-20T13:18:02.002-08:00Video - 40 Front Yard Remodel Ideas<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/kYMM0BruqmU?si=hIq72DwCkkSEtmb1" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Are you thinking about remodeling your front yard? Here are 40 different remodel ideas. This videos were shot in San Diego, California. This video has examples of;
10 - front yard pathways
9 - front yard stairs
9 - front yard walls
5 - driveways, both pavers and concrete
4 - front yard patios
2 - interior pathways
and front yard lighting
Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books;
https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM
https://amzn.to/3DepGjk</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">
Here is a great book on low voltage lighting.
https://amzn.to/3ltOSfU
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-61904653783169052112024-02-15T19:41:00.000-08:002024-02-15T19:41:00.595-08:00Video - 50 Patio Remodel Ideas <iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/psrfeZnXgec?si=vzWoxiHbnnlunXGv" width="480"></iframe><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Are you thinking about remodeling your back yard? Here are 50 different patios covering a wide range of materials and costs. This video has;
13 - Concrete Patios
14 - Paver Patios
7 - Flagstone Patios
3 - Wood or Synthetic Decks
9 - Tile Patios and
4 - Decomposed Granite Patios
Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books;
https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM
https://amzn.to/3DepGjk</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-39470923327133076402024-02-11T09:20:00.000-08:002024-02-11T09:20:57.260-08:00Video - How a rose called Love inspired out marriage of 27 years (and counting)<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/o-rSTG3ub-8?si=79xKP1PUyrUefRMv" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Here is our love story, inspired by a rose called 'Love'.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-45803841697304909102024-02-09T11:09:00.000-08:002024-02-09T11:09:31.201-08:00Video - Landscape Makeover A Little Kid's Dream Backyard<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/GTyzoiarNA4?si=rZmz5HmZTKznc6A3" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Time for another edition of Landscape Makeover. This backyard was a crazy mix of huge tree roots, weeds, drainage issues and lack of play space for the toddlers. We transformed the back yard into a little kid's dream play area with artificial grass, a giant play structure and lovely patio for the parents to watch the play unfold.
Thank you to Del Mar Landscaping for their assistance in making this video.
https://delmarlandscapes.com/
Looking for more landscape makeover ideas? Check out these books;
https://amzn.to/3mYIFfv
https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM
https://amzn.to/3DepGjk
https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-83009956177343678402024-02-07T10:08:00.000-08:002024-02-07T10:08:00.910-08:00Video - What's New at Costco in 2024<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/QDwXdud1C2Y?si=GOXk11VCaC0FVith" width="480"></iframe><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">For some the appearance of the groundhog on Feb 2nd signals the beginning of spring. For me, it's when Costco sets up all their outdoor furniture and accessories. Here's what's new at Costco.
Here are links to some of the items in this video;
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://amzn.to/49rI7RW
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://amzn.to/4976c0t</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://amzn.to/49sC7Iq
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://amzn.to/3UwDMII
</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://www.costco.com/
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-57471926019751080542024-02-06T14:11:00.000-08:002024-02-06T14:11:05.667-08:00Photo - Decomposed Granite Tree Ring<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZvQSzZPcmlvTsVNYEJec5J1kpmE7CO3_PLrN1kZ4AXTxT7z1_tCslNyjHC4h-dfxrwKbBw3qpnYGg6cyClNxamDY-OdUmUB46R38RcFlzbu0NLxhYb5Va72vuF8MxxrTncMprObx7Jd7PeZcMOByRxpPluA0v3eoR3qzx5M299OLt0GWTveK5n6lhMyI/s4032/CRUSHED%20DG%20TREE%20RING%2033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZvQSzZPcmlvTsVNYEJec5J1kpmE7CO3_PLrN1kZ4AXTxT7z1_tCslNyjHC4h-dfxrwKbBw3qpnYGg6cyClNxamDY-OdUmUB46R38RcFlzbu0NLxhYb5Va72vuF8MxxrTncMprObx7Jd7PeZcMOByRxpPluA0v3eoR3qzx5M299OLt0GWTveK5n6lhMyI/w242-h430/CRUSHED%20DG%20TREE%20RING%2033.jpg" width="242" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taken at a client's garden in Escondido, California</div><br /> <p></p>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-47754100466374999192024-02-05T15:33:00.000-08:002024-02-05T15:33:31.797-08:00Video - 25 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/6wXRSaSIIxw?si=t1LK6HIlgrCWvqu9" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Looking for some inspiration for your outdoor remodel? Here are 25 outdoor kitchen ideas. This video will look at everything from L shaped vs U shaped layouts, concrete top vs. tile top, CMU block construction vs. metal modular unit build. This video was shot in San Diego, California.
Here are some of the grills and accessories featured in this video;
https://amzn.to/31FjIL6
https://amzn.to/31yofiE
https://amzn.to/3xZEn8C
https://amzn.to/3Ise0gf
https://amzn.to/3GoMM8q
https://amzn.to/3pRoygP
https://amzn.to/3EyILOv
https://amzn.to/338DdfJ
https://amzn.to/3InyyH3
https://amzn.to/3dwSybG
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 and Cabrera Concrete for their assistance in this video.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-47413017231433682382024-02-02T10:55:00.000-08:002024-02-02T10:55:09.309-08:00Photo - Artificial Turf Putting Green<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRn5dz55Xj5qNMnau_51clURZgS_t8a7MqPkg34r45ExNZ5vt93ZpUvXMGumX4CrZLUxnR15TJbsA6s6fMKazoMj1cymDrGXvB1SIRDiQouzmVFyreSShcyzsoaH-6v0YjeEtCmUAF3ka61rx7JTx2fRQh4XtRlOanJgivVAuEpi-47BeULF9Y3tnZt79/s4032/putting%20green%20with%20paver%20patio%2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRn5dz55Xj5qNMnau_51clURZgS_t8a7MqPkg34r45ExNZ5vt93ZpUvXMGumX4CrZLUxnR15TJbsA6s6fMKazoMj1cymDrGXvB1SIRDiQouzmVFyreSShcyzsoaH-6v0YjeEtCmUAF3ka61rx7JTx2fRQh4XtRlOanJgivVAuEpi-47BeULF9Y3tnZt79/w443-h249/putting%20green%20with%20paver%20patio%2012.jpg" width="443" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice the 3 different types of grass in this artificial grass putting green</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as well as the slight elevation change. Those are some of the features that make</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for a realistic backyard golfing experience.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taken at a client's residence in San Diego</div><br /> <p></p>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-62357472269906226512024-02-02T10:08:00.000-08:002024-02-02T10:08:22.992-08:00Video - How to prune a butterfly bush<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/6fettiP2VHw?si=pjjBhvU8YQwI-U2X" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) is a great hummingbird and butterfly plant that just needs a simple pruning in January or February, depending on where you live. With assistance from my client's dog, Callie, I will show you how to prune your Butterfly Bush to get those big blooms again. Try it out! Here's the link to buy some;
https://amzn.to/495edDm
https://amzn.to/42omTlu
https://amzn.to/3HKkEPW
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Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-77758752350928599862024-01-29T14:13:00.000-08:002024-01-29T14:13:57.488-08:00Photo - Forest Pansy Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy')<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuk3wgzm3cp9MG4Q0lyG6OiCXLTfC6ueqLclQIfr6HyUoBwpLW7HOrOMMVdQVVDMsbZmjMFkbSibv7OyXWqQ6Lm_JapfiNdDBwLUSzV7BtfnkjrNlAPpgz0yh4izPr2XUHACgiyI6Op_vUSzK6CXP7pXPYnB4kI6MHe7vI3X7DYVddQ-KtssI-R5VHZbSa/s2941/forest%20pansy%20redbud%20229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2205" data-original-width="2941" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuk3wgzm3cp9MG4Q0lyG6OiCXLTfC6ueqLclQIfr6HyUoBwpLW7HOrOMMVdQVVDMsbZmjMFkbSibv7OyXWqQ6Lm_JapfiNdDBwLUSzV7BtfnkjrNlAPpgz0yh4izPr2XUHACgiyI6Op_vUSzK6CXP7pXPYnB4kI6MHe7vI3X7DYVddQ-KtssI-R5VHZbSa/w352-h264/forest%20pansy%20redbud%20229.jpg" width="352" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This wonderful little tree is perfect for small gardens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taken at a client's garden in Escondido, Calif</div><br /> <p></p>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-86691440076511345372024-01-28T18:46:00.000-08:002024-01-28T18:46:10.994-08:00Video - Japanese Water Features <iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/eNypyrNBYxE?si=sV0-3uoN7EJuHAcD" width="480"></iframe><div><br /><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego's Balboa Park is a beautiful place to spend a couple of hours. In this video, I focus on the water features.
Here's the webpage for the garden.
https://www.niwa.org/
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-69587862940496805582024-01-26T12:27:00.000-08:002024-01-26T12:27:15.723-08:00Video - How to tell if a tree is dead or dormant<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/E-conf-f9R4?si=melidyHNhYtpJshE" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As winter gives way to spring, you might be wondering if your tree is still alive. Here is a simple test to determine the answer.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</span></div></div>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-43232287119091419682024-01-26T12:09:00.000-08:002024-01-26T12:09:30.462-08:00Photo - Bearded Iris 'Dracula's Kiss'<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFz-4UYGV3HD-8O-NLc5Xm01N3hIRQbzZBffUZ9dQPvvaMEc3nTbD6RhzW9IEw7jPRtfkM90POaORBD0TOYLBBQHbV5z08CHzgxhFeoLu3hhKLLJuD2JVmDuW7aFsfChWYFIxetj4k5Pfhhs-PXvQ4sAhoCqbvz6l4VHLElgCOjPom21o3rxsOtBUK9Rp/s3759/Dracula's%20Kiss%20Bearded%20Iris%2012%20%20very%20good.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="3759" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFz-4UYGV3HD-8O-NLc5Xm01N3hIRQbzZBffUZ9dQPvvaMEc3nTbD6RhzW9IEw7jPRtfkM90POaORBD0TOYLBBQHbV5z08CHzgxhFeoLu3hhKLLJuD2JVmDuW7aFsfChWYFIxetj4k5Pfhhs-PXvQ4sAhoCqbvz6l4VHLElgCOjPom21o3rxsOtBUK9Rp/w407-h244/Dracula's%20Kiss%20Bearded%20Iris%2012%20%20very%20good.jpg" width="407" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one of my favorite bearded iris's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design</div><br /> <p></p>Doug Kalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00633434556598137807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4168201662932781326.post-90794841826807508092024-01-24T14:08:00.000-08:002024-01-24T14:08:33.921-08:00Video - A New Concrete Driveway in 2 Minutes<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/EHicyOWWJzo?si=VaEmgwLOEw54yq29" width="480"></iframe> <div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Here is how a standard concrete driveway in done from start to finish. We used a Top Cast finish and a colored concrete from Davis Colors called Mesa Buff. Thank you to Unique Landscaping and Cabrera Concrete for their help in this video.
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