The 2 Minute Gardener

These beautiful gates were ordered from J & W Redwood. Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in University City

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

Two years ago today I started this blog with the idea of providing an online resource for my clients and lecture guests.  After 2 years and ...

Creating outdoor rooms takes an artful combination of many elements; plants, hardscapes, and lighting to name a few.   Once you are past...

Here is good tough succulent that can be used as a ground cover. Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in Carlsbad

Here is another cool ornamental grass. Zebra Grass reaches 3 feet in height and width. Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's g...

This beautiful ornamental grass reaches 4 feet in height and width. Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in University C...

This drought tolerant plant from Australia does great here in San Diego. Kangaroo Paws are also great cut flowers and hummingbird plant...

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in Univeristy City

Here is another drought tolerant plant that is also great for hummingbirds and slopes.  Cleveland Sage is a California native that ca...