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Monday, May 25, 2020

Photo - Concrete Stem Wall

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When you need to build a short retaining wall (under 12"), a concrete stem wall is an easy way to solve that problem.  In this yard ...
Sunday, May 24, 2020

Photo - Synthetic Shade Structure (50% coverage)

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This synthetic shade structure has 50% shade coverage,  Notice the lights rigged to the beams.  The hollow beams make it easy to conceal ...

Photo - Butterfly Bush with Butterfly

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This is the butterfly bush, so named because butterflies LOVE this plant! Bright flowers also attract Hummingbirds all spring and summe...
Monday, May 11, 2020

Photo - Paver Medallion Under Construction

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Here's a paver medallion kit under construction. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's resid...
Monday, May 4, 2020

Photo - Artificial Turf

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This dog run area is accented by a curving border made from the same pavers as the patio. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscap...
Sunday, May 3, 2020

Photo - Pincushion Flower 'Tango' (Leucospermum sp. 'Tango')

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This drought tolerant plant is a spectacular cut flower, lasting for weeks in the vase.  The plant can reach 6' tall and wide. P...
Friday, May 1, 2020

Photo - Coral Aloe (Aloe striata)

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This succulent produces a great hummingbird flower. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design taken at a client's garde...
Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Photo - Peacock's Echeveria (Echeveria peacockii)

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This darling little succulent is great for containers. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Sunday, April 19, 2020

Photo - Back Yard Cafe Lights

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A great way to add some night time ambiance is string cafe lights. These lights can be strung from trees, structures or even a simple r...
Thursday, April 16, 2020

Photo - Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)

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This my favorite plant because it is so easy to grow, the hummingbirds love it and the color is dazzling. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gard...