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Sunday, May 29, 2022

Video - Dogs and Rattlesnakes

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  It's rattlesnake season here in Southern California. If you have a dog, here are some important tips to keep your dog safe. If you ...
Friday, May 27, 2022

Photo - Ipe wood fence with block columns and address bar

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Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design  
Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Video - Adventures in Italy The Catacombs of Rome

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  Our Adventures in Italy continue in Rome. Today we visit the ancient catacombs of Rome. Built between 200 and 500 AD, these burial chamb...
Saturday, May 21, 2022

Video - Doug's Top 20 Plants for a Cut Flower Garden

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One of the great benefits of gardening is the joy of creating your own cut flower arrangements. Here are my favorite 20 plants for cut flow...

Video - The Hidden Pond

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When the winter rains come, magical things happen in San Diego's Mission Trails Regional Park. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Lands...
Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Video - How to Install Pavers

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I love pavers! They are great for patios, pavers and driveways. Here's a "how to" video to show you how to install pavers. ...
Monday, May 16, 2022

Photo - Split Level BBQ

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   Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design Taken at a client's residence in Encinitas  
Sunday, May 15, 2022

Video - Adventures in Italy The Duomo Cathedral of Florence

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Our tour of Italy continues in Florence. Today we visit the world famous Duomo Cathedral. From "A Room With a View" to "Sil...
Friday, May 13, 2022

Video - 30 Outdoor Patio Ideas

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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 o...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Photo - Water Feature

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This beautiful water feature took advantage of an existing slope. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design Taken at a client'...