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Monday, May 31, 2021

Video - How to build a dry stream bed

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Dry Stream Beds are great for serving as a focal point and for diverting rain water when needed. This video will show you several examples ...
Saturday, May 29, 2021

Video - A simple water fountain

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Here's a simple water fountain, surrounded by lavenders and sages. A peaceful setting on a calm day. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Video - Doug's Top 10 Big Shrubs to Hide Ugly Neighbors

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Do you live next to an ugly RV, or an ugly house or just some ugly neighbors? Well here is the sequel to last year's video on big shrub...
Monday, May 24, 2021

Video - Hummingbird on Mexican Bush Sage

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Just a little video about a hummingbird and my favorite plant, the Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha). Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens ...
Sunday, May 23, 2021

Photo - Gladiolus

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Gladiolus are an easy to grow bulb that are great cut flowers. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design  

Video - How to stake gladiolus

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Here's a quick 2 minute video on how to stake gladiolus, plus a sneak peak at my garden. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape De...
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Video - Fall in love with these Hot Lips

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Are you looking for a new plant to fall in love with? Meet Hot Lips Sage (Salvia greggii 'Hot Lips'). This hummingbird magnet has ...
Monday, May 17, 2021

Video - How to use the Big Red Hose to design a landscape

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I love using a big red hose to layout different landscape elements for clients. Here is how I used the big red hose to layout a concrete pa...
Saturday, May 15, 2021

Video - Why does my shrub look sick?

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Video - Bob's Rose Garden

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Once this was a slope covered with ivy.   I designed a terraced garden and now it's roses are admired by many. Video by Doug Kalal, Grea...