Video - 90 Colorful Plants for Your Spring Garden 🌸 Purple, Red & Pink Flowers t...

 

Time to start planning your spring garden! 🌸 In this video, we explore 90 incredibly colorful plants featuring purple, red, and pink blooms. From flowering perennials and shrubs to trees and vines, these plants will help you design a vibrant, eye-catching spring landscape. Whether you’re refreshing an existing garden or starting from scratch, this video is packed with spring garden inspiration, colorful plant ideas, and design tips to help you choose the right plants for your space. 👉 Perfect for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape design lovers! Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 3 Small Backyard Makeovers That Will Inspire Your Landscape Remodel

 

Hello, it's Doug, the Two Minute Gardener. This video presents three unique backyard makeovers in San Diego, perfect for those seeking landscaping ideas for small spaces. We showcase diverse backyard upgrade ideas, highlighting different materials and styles to inspire your outdoor living space. Watch to see these backyard before and after makeovers and get inspired for your own backyard design! Thinking about remodeling your backyard but working with limited space? In this video, I walk you through 3 small backyard makeovers that I personally designed—each with a completely different style and purpose.

Video - How to Divide Amaryllis Bulbs (Step-by-Step for Bigger, Better Blooms)

 

Amaryllis bulbs need to be divided every 2–3 years to stay healthy and produce their best blooms. In this video, we walk you through exactly how to divide Amaryllis bulbs step-by-step, from lifting them out of the soil to separating and replanting them for strong roots and vibrant flowers.

Video - 10 Must Have Plants for a Stunning Cut Flower Garden, Beyond Roses!

 

Roses are beautiful, but they’re just the beginning of a great cut flower garden. In this video, we share 10 must-have plants to grow alongside roses to create a garden that produces stunning, long-lasting cut flowers all season long. These plants are chosen for their vase life, productivity, beauty, and ease of growing, making them perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. 🌼 In this video you’ll learn: • The best flowers to add to a cut flower garden • Plants that pair beautifully with roses • Easy-to-grow flowers with excellent vase life • How to get more blooms from your garden Whether you’re growing flowers for your home, gifts, or just love fresh bouquets, these plants will help you build a thriving and productive cut flower garden. 👉 Subscribe for more gardening tips, plant ideas, and landscape inspiration. Want some of these plants for your garden? Here are the links. DELPHINIUM https://amzn.to/4r4Otzx ALSTROEMERIA https://amzn.to/4jR91ZQ FOXGLOVE https://amzn.to/3NBXt0l ICELAND POPPY https://amzn.to/4pIMv6R SNAPDRAGONS https://amzn.to/3LUGLJ8 GLADIOLUS https://amzn.to/3ZYnzhI BEARDED IRIS https://amzn.to/3IdSe4l DAHLIA https://amzn.to/44LR7BC STARGAZER LILY https://amzn.to/44vboKs BELLA DONNA LILY https://amzn.to/4eCGIfe DUTCH IRIS https://amzn.to/3TmenA0

Video - How to convert a lawn to a hummingbird garden

Doug shares how to attract these birds with hummingbird flowers, offering a guide to plants that attract hummingbirds. Discover how to create a pollinator-friendly garden and see which plants for hummingbirds are best for your yard. Learn how to get started with attracting hummingbirds today! Included in this video are 12 great hummingbird plants.

Video - How to Pick the Perfect Rose for Your Garden

 

Want some of these roses in your garden? Here are the links. White Liquorice https://amzn.to/4j8ngsC Sexy Rexy https://amzn.to/3DNypPm Angel Face https://amzn.to/3C1zwKz Life of the Party https://amzn.to/421wqRm Firefighter (the rose on title card) https://amzn.to/3BVPyWq Love https://amzn.to/3BYKoc3 Veteran's Honor https://amzn.to/4a5Bvdo Mr. Lincoln https://amzn.to/3Caxmbs Gold Medal https://amzn.to/3W8A8om Julia Childs https://amzn.to/4h6JIR1 Iceberg https://amzn.to/3Ppt9DT Fragrant Cloud https://amzn.to/4096sc2 Earth Angel Parfume https://amzn.to/421wqRm Fourth of July https://amzn.to/4j3CH5a Climbing Cecile Brunner https://amzn.to/425r4Vc

Video - How to Pick the Perfect Rose: A Simple Guide to Rose Varieties for Begin...

 

Want to grow roses but not sure where to start? 🌹 In this video, we break down all the major types of roses — from Hybrid Teas and Floribundas to Shrub Roses, Climbing Roses, Miniatures, and more. You’ll learn the key differences between each type, how they grow, and which ones are best for your garden, climate, and maintenance style. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to add the perfect rose variety to your landscape, this guide will help you choose the right rose with confidence.

Video - Landscape Makeover From Brick Mess to Backyard Paradise!

 

Welcome to another edition of Landscape Makeover! In this episode, we take on a backyard that was trapped in a maze of bricks, pillars, walls, and fences — and completely transform it into a luxurious outdoor space made for entertaining. This backyard remodel features: 🌿 A modern outdoor kitchen perfect for gatherings 💦 A sparkling pool and relaxing hot tub 🐾 A large dog-friendly yard 📺 An outdoor TV room for year-round enjoyment Watch as this cluttered space becomes an elegant backyard retreat that blends comfort, function, and beauty. Whether you’re dreaming of adding a pool, upgrading your patio, or creating a dog-friendly outdoor area, this transformation is full of ideas and inspiration.. 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 👉Here are some more videos from my channel to help you with your landscape: https://youtu.be/Ynp3RPCrSEc?si=RMjlGRL1aC0TgAnT https://youtu.be/a0VF5dBchZU?si=M4kii7hEiU4RD9Si https://youtu.be/7JwLggNZ03Q?si=u29pTu9tqA1u-ywc https://youtu.be/VkTavKdZ3tw?si=WaGeRFT18gAjpqu7 https://youtu.be/Nq6fo0Oe3C8?si=I2t5LChzDibTRC-n https://youtu.be/Essh0jb2yVc?si=v_TOnI7cY_ImdXVL Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to Divide Bulbs for Bigger Blooms

 

Every 2 to 3 years, Amaryllis bulbs should be dug up and divided to keep them healthy and blooming beautifully. In this video, we’ll show you exactly how to divide Amaryllis bulbs step-by-step — from lifting them out of the soil to separating and replanting them for maximum growth. Learn the best time of year to divide your bulbs, how to prepare the soil, and tips for encouraging strong roots and vibrant flowers next season. If you love Amaryllis or want to improve your garden’s performance, this guide will help your bulbs thrive year after year! 🌸 Also, here are some links to buy the bulbs now for a beautiful spring garden. https://amzn.to/3LkOtJh (this is the one in the video) https://amzn.to/3sYlunZ https://amzn.to/3ECzkPK 👉Here are some more videos from my channel to help you with your landscape: https://youtu.be/Ynp3RPCrSEc?si=RMjlGRL1aC0TgAnT https://youtu.be/a0VF5dBchZU?si=M4kii7hEiU4RD9Si https://youtu.be/7JwLggNZ03Q?si=u29pTu9tqA1u-ywc https://youtu.be/VkTavKdZ3tw?si=WaGeRFT18gAjpqu7 https://youtu.be/Nq6fo0Oe3C8?si=I2t5LChzDibTRC-n https://youtu.be/Essh0jb2yVc?si=v_TOnI7cY_ImdXVL https://youtu.be/XpYBSz95Dc4?si=PX440qFLoxfdZfVq https://youtu.be/-EKVZjVfvtc?si=mo_icR6Gf1gkyjUs Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 20 Amazing Plants for Your Sloped Yard!

 

Here are 20 great plants for slopes. They run the range from California natives to colorful succulents. All the plants in this video are listed below. Here are links to buy some of the plants in this video. 👉Here are some more videos from my channel to help you with your landscape: https://youtu.be/xLqriAj-YII?si=V2C8CV-n_f40JI_J https://youtu.be/DzseHs4xeZQ?si=y7CQJ3p-YtaFRWDz https://youtu.be/jut5cyW18pU?si=UVzQFC6o28__rOiR Ceanothus https://amzn.to/3GPpQjR https://amzn.to/3k0Magv Cleveland Sage https://amzn.to/3ER3xte Rosemary https://amzn.to/3DWJOXx https://amzn.to/2YZKegX Red Yucca https://amzn.to/3uc5YBA Lipstick Echeveria https://amzn.to/3nNAI9e Peacock Echeveria https://amzn.to/3BCJoV1 Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Why Are My Roses Sad? Try This Simple Fix!

 

Are your flowering perennials struggling with smaller leaves and blooms? Is your fruit tree not producing? Hello again this is Doug the Two Minute Gardener. I always get letters and comments and questions from folks who want to know what can I do to perk up the flowers in my garden. Well one of the really easy way is to use Epsom salt. So here's a quick two minute how do you use Epsom salt to perk up your plants. So how do you perk up the roots of roses and other things like salvias, fruit trees, just about everything that you grow in your garden you want to. Feed the roots with some Epsom Salts. This great source of Magnesium will help the roots absorbs more nitrogen and phosphorus. Use 2 tablespoons per medium size plant. Here are a couple of links to order Epsom Salts for your garden. https://amzn.to/41sdgkp https://amzn.to/3H15hTi Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Phormium vs Cordyline, can you tell these plants apart?

 

Doug explains how to differentiate between a Phormium and Cordyline, two closely related plants, during this 2 Minute Gardener episode. Both are New Zealand native plants, and excellent drought tolerant plants for your garden. Learn the subtle differences between the flax plant and cordyline plant. What is the difference between Phormiums & Cordylines? Phormiums (also known at New Zealand Flax) and Cordylines are similar tropical plants that are also drought tolerant. In this video I will show you the differences along with some varieties. Like what you see? Here are some links to buy some; New Zealand Flax – Jack Sprat https://amzn.to/3cm2lRo Cordyline – Red Star https://amzn.to/3DqHI2j Ti Plant – Red Sister https://amzn.to/3chDdLN Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Why Do Butterflies Love This Tree So Much?

 

Doug introduces the Chaste Tree, also known as Vitex Agnus Castus, highlighting its appeal to butterflies. This flowering tree has amazing summer blooms and is perfect for attracting butterflies in the garden. Learn how this tree can be grown as a large shrub or small tree and is great for gardening. Swallowtail butterflies are among the largest seen in Southern California. This morning I discovered two different varieties on the same plant. One was a Western Tiger Swallowtail, the other was an Anise Swallowtail. Bother butterflies were enjoying the sweet flowers of my Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus). Here's the link to buy this wonderful tree. Vitex Tree aka Chaste Tree https://amzn.to/4dyxyze Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 25 Amazing Plants That Bring Bees and Butterflies to Your Garden

 

Doug discusses how to start a pollinator garden and attract pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. He also shares tips on gardening for beginners and how to create a butterfly garden. Learn how to create a garden biodiversity to help support your local pollinator population. Here are my favorite plants for attracting butterflies, bees & hummingbirds and where to buy them. PERENNIALS Yarrow https://amzn.to/3UzmFVd Bee Balm https://amzn.to/4f2h4QZ https://amzn.to/4f4R9Z9 Foxglove https://amzn.to/3BqBo9k Cuphea https://amzn.to/4mzZ1Ej Scabiosa https://amzn.to/3UC4rCl Butterfly Bush https://amzn.to/3JVmDlv Shasta Daisy https://amzn.to/3USA2B6 Asclepias aka Milkweed (The #1 most important plant) https://amzn.to/3URlsdk https://amzn.to/4bcSdY1 Blanket Flower https://amzn.to/3UUQeCa Coreopsis https://amzn.to/3Wx1TYP Monkey Flower https://amzn.to/2Yhy1Eg Mexican Bush Sage https://amzn.to/2YMfL60 Penstemon https://amzn.to/3EGvR0r Pineapple Sage https://amzn.to/3pHDfED Russian Sage https://amzn.to/3ksp96P Calandrinia https://amzn.to/3Hkswey Autumn Sage https://amzn.to/3mdmCNR Lavender https://amzn.to/4mwnoTi Rosemary https://amzn.to/45tntjL ANNUALS Sunflowers https://amzn.to/3UU4mun Sweet Alyssum https://amzn.to/4a8WQkE Floss Flower https://amzn.to/4ae1FZR Cosmos https://amzn.to/44AjmBD SHRUBS Lantana https://amzn.to/44ztvyE Bottle Brush https://amzn.to/45Kpc5D Cape Honeysuckle https://amzn.to/3vRBzt3 TREES Vitex Tree aka Chaste Tree https://amzn.to/4dyxyze VINES Passion Flower Vine https://amzn.to/3ylt92m Trumpet vine https://amzn.to/3beWD3r BUTTERFLY SEED MIX https://amzn.to/44AjtNz https://amzn.to/44RGmMV https://amzn.to/4dyxLT2 Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

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 - 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 - 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 - 20 Easy Shrubs and Flowers Anyone Can Grow!

 

Here are some links to order these plants; Agapanthus https://amzn.to/3W3edhS Amaryllis bulbs https://amzn.to/3LoL23H https://amzn.to/4cIqwHg Iceberg Roses https://amzn.to/3Wn5fNx https://amzn.to/3Wr4aEM Rosemary https://amzn.to/3DWJOXx https://amzn.to/2YZKegX https://amzn.to/3vnsrwe Daylily https://amzn.to/4f5CJrm https://amzn.to/4fi6oh9 Mexican Bush Sage https://amzn.to/3avlmA7 https://amzn.to/2YMfL60 https://amzn.to/39qk0pB https://amzn.to/39xAI6p French Lavender https://amzn.to/3S9pQlU Watsonia Lily https://amzn.to/4bMuaif Clivia https://amzn.to/3xXJJWp

Video - Easy Iris Plant Trick Every Gardener Should Know

 

Doug demonstrates the process of dividing iris plants in a California garden to boost bloom production, a simple gardening tip for maintaining healthy plants. This plant division method helps improve plant reproduction and ensures a beautiful flower garden. Learn more about growing irises and other gardening ideas in this video! Bearded iris rhizomes should be divided every 3-5 years to boost bloom production. Here's a video with Ginger the dog showing you how to do it. By the way, the bearded iris in this video is called Dracula's Kiss. Here are some links to order Iris bulbs for your garden; https://amzn.to/4eQsRAH https://amzn.to/4eETngU https://amzn.to/3BBjgiP https://amzn.to/3ZTeirO Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design