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Friday, April 26, 2013

Meet Doug Kalal in person

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I will be at the Tierrasanta Public Library this Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30pm talking about “30 Great Drought Tolerant Plants”. This power...

Happy Arbor Day!

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In honor of Arbor Day, here is one of my favorite trees for San Diego. This is the Crape Myrtle variety called "Tuscarora".  ...
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Photo - Silver Sheen Pittosporum (Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen')

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This fast growing shrub is perfect for screening 10' to 12' in height. Silver Sheen Pittosporum gets about 3' to 4' in ...
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Saturday, April 13, 2013

San Diego Rose Show

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Next week the San Diego Rose Society will be having their annual rose extravaganza with thousands of roses on display.  This year's rose...
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Nursery Review - Jungle Music

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      In San Diego there are some terrific specialty nurseries.   When it comes to palms and cycads, the best in the county is Jungle Musi...
Tuesday, March 26, 2013

5 Fantastic Small Trees for San Diego

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Here are 5 wonderful trees for small spaces in San Diego .   These trees are great for patio areas and are usually smaller than 20 feet t...
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Monday, March 25, 2013

Photo - Raised Patio made from Country Manor Keystone Walls

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This raised patio was constructed using Country Manor Keystone retaining walls and topped with Stone Top Pavers. Photo by Doug Kalal,...

Photo - Dry Stream Bed

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Dry stream beds are a great way to combine a focal point in a Xeriscape garden with a way to drain water away from the house. This ...
Thursday, March 21, 2013

It's Spring!

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Happy Spring Equinox!
Saturday, March 16, 2013

Photo - Raised Vegetable Bed

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This raised bed was made for Pavestone Keystone blocks, available at Home Depot.  Raising a vegetable garden allows for easier access...
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