Video - Easy Steps to a Perfect Semplice Retaining Wall!

 

Doug explains what a simple keystone wall is, and how it differs from a country manor style, for garden design. He shows various stages of construction, providing a how to guide to building keystone retaining walls. The video covers landscape design and finishing touches. Keystone walls are a superb method of landscape wall construction. These interlocking blocks can be used to build walls from 1 foot to 6 feet. Semplice Keystone block walls can be used when you need a wall up to 3 feet high. Thank you to Unique Landscaping for the great work on this landscape project. Here is more info on the wall product https://www.rcpblock.com/ 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 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 - Watch These Landscapes Get Awesome Upgrades!

 

Doug shares a quick update on multiple landscape construction sites, including a synthetic shade structure. He's also overseeing an outdoor kitchen build and progress on a pool installation. Check out the video for some backyard design inspiration! Here are the links to the shade structure kit; https://www.try-tech.com/ https://amzn.to/441aq72 Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/40x3Jds https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - What happens in a week of Landscape Construction Demolition, Pools, Pa...

 

This week, Doug is on location to oversee the construction of a stunning outdoor living space featuring stamped concrete. He's also checking on the pool construction and gunite application, ensuring every detail aligns with the client's vision. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project! 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

Small Backyard Remodel #1 Paver Patio, Fireplace and BBQ

 

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 first one features a new backyard entertaining area with pavers, fireplace and a BBQ. 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

Video - 30 Backyard Patio Ideas and how much do they cost

 

Are you looking for ideas for a new outdoor patio? From Pavers to tile to decking. This video shows examples of them all plus rough costs of these materials. Looking for more info? Here are some great books on the subject; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 5 Things to Help Your Garden POP!!

 

Sometimes pretty flowers aren't enough to give a garden some pop. Here are some ideas to help your garden pop. Here are the links for some of the items in the video; https://amzn.to/4iz00mu https://amzn.to/4ia2Puk https://amzn.to/3cJOch6 https://amzn.to/3FLK9gD https://amzn.to/3XUrvic https://amzn.to/3nMcAVV https://amzn.to/30SEJ4D https://amzn.to/3xjxKxF https://amzn.to/3RbqQ8e https://amzn.to/4iTxwDV Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 50 Outdoor Furniture Ideas for Your Back Yard

  

Now that you have finished your back yard remodel it's time to add some furniture. But what kind and how much does it cost? Here are some answers. Here are links to lots of different types of outdoor furniture ideas; https://amzn.to/48p9AUN https://amzn.to/48puWBt https://amzn.to/4hnG8Tc https://amzn.to/48pvcAr https://amzn.to/3NCahAO https://amzn.to/4f45Dru https://amzn.to/4e15vY7 https://www.costco.com/ Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to build a brick patio

Here is how to build a brick patio from start to finish. We used brick from Pacific Clay Products. The color is called 'Manufactured Used White'. The bricks were set in a basket weave pattern. Here is more info on the bricks we used. https://www.pacificclay.com/product/pavers 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

Video - How to build a paver patio

 

Here is how a large paver patio is done from start to finish. We used 2,100 sq ft of Angelus pavers for this project. The style is Courtyard, the color is Gray/Pewter/Charcoal. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk Here are some links to the products in this video; https://www.angeluspavingstones.com/ Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - What's New at Costco April 2024

Spring is already turning into Summer at Costco. Here's what's new at Costco. Here are links to some of the items in this video; https://www.costco.com/ https://amzn.to/49rI7RW https://amzn.to/4976c0t https://amzn.to/49sC7Iq https://amzn.to/3UwDMII Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - What's New at Costco in 2024

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; https://amzn.to/49rI7RW https://amzn.to/4976c0t https://amzn.to/49sC7Iq https://amzn.to/3UwDMII https://www.costco.com/ Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Artificial Turf Putting Green

 

Notice the 3 different types of grass in this artificial grass putting green

as well as the slight elevation change.  Those are some of the features that make

for a realistic backyard golfing experience.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Taken at a client's residence in San Diego

 

Photo - Patio with outdoor fireplace

 

This new patio features an outdoor fireplace and kitchen.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

taken at a client's residence in San Diego

 

Video - 5 Backyard Makeover Ideas

 

Here are 5 backyard makeovers that cover a wide range of different situations from a new pool to terracing a hillside. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3mYIFfv https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Here's the link for the smart cafe lights in the video; https://amzn.to/48uARo9 Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #10 Concrete Driveway

 

The construction tour continues as I check on 6 projects I designed. This week the crews install a paver patio, concrete driveway, keystone retaining wall, hummingbird drought tolerant garden, succulent containers and a pool deck. 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

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #9 Artificial Turf, Kids Play ...

 

The construction tour continues as I check on 6 projects I designed. This week the crews install artificial turf, kids play structure, outdoor kitchen & chimney, paver patio, wall facade & iron fence. 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

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #7 Flagstone Patio, Driveway, Wall ...

 

The construction tour continues as I check on 6 projects I designed. This week the crews install a concrete driveway, stem wall, artificial turf, a flagstone pool deck, fix clay soil for planting and renovate an old wall. 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

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #6

 

 

The construction tour continues as I check on 5 projects I designed. 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

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #2

 

The best part of being a landscape designer is watching my designs get built. Here is a typical week in the spring of 2023 as I check on 5 projects in construction. Here are the links to the shade structure kit; https://www.try-tech.com/ https://amzn.to/441aq72 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