Garden Categories (click on these to see more photos & tips)

▼
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #12 Bamboo Shade Structure, Paver P...

›
  The construction tour continues as I check on 6 projects I designed. This week the crews install a paver patio, bamboo shade structure, c...
Monday, January 29, 2024

Photo - Forest Pansy Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy')

›
  This wonderful little tree is perfect for small gardens. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design Taken at a client's garde...
Sunday, January 28, 2024

Video - Japanese Water Features

›
  The Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego's Balboa Park is a beautiful place to spend a couple of hours. In this video, I focus on ...
Friday, January 26, 2024

Video - How to tell if a tree is dead or dormant

›
  As winter gives way to spring, you might be wondering if your tree is still alive. Here is a simple test to determine the answer. Video ...

Photo - Bearded Iris 'Dracula's Kiss'

›
This is one of my favorite bearded iris's. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design  
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Video - A New Concrete Driveway in 2 Minutes

›
  Here is how a standard concrete driveway in done from start to finish. We used a Top Cast finish and a colored concrete from Davis Colors...
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Video - Baby, it's cold outside

›
Sometimes my dogs will say "Nope! It's too cold!" Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Monday, January 22, 2024

Photo - Patio with outdoor fireplace

›
  This new patio features an outdoor fireplace and kitchen. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design taken at a client's resi...
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Video - How to convert a lawn into a hummingbird garden

›
  Turn a front lawn into a hummingbird habitat, which also will save you water and maintenance. Hummingbirds bring a lot of fun into the ga...
Friday, January 19, 2024

Video - Fun Plants for Hummingbird & Butterfly Gardens

›
Hummingbirds & butterflies bring a lot of fun into the garden. Here are some fun plants to attract them. All the plants in this video a...