Photo - Tropical Water Feature

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in La Mesa

Photo - California Room with Tile

 This plain concrete patio was given a modern look with ceramic tile.  This tile is from Arizona Tile, it's called Aequa Cirrus.  Tile installed by Dandy Landscape.  

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in Escondido

Photo - New Zealand Flax 'Sundowner' (Phormium tenax)

This colorful drought tolerant plant is also good for pool areas.

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in La Mesa

Photo - Built in Bench with Firepit

This built in bench has Ipe Wood backing.  Built by Dandy Landscape. Designed by Great Gardens Landscape Design.  Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in Escondido.

Photo - Mediterranean Garden

This low maintenance garden features Mexican Bush Sage, Kangaroo Paws, Daylilies, Lavenders and other hummingbird friendly plants.  

Photo by Doug Kalal, at a client's garden in San Diego

Photo - Poured in place concrete top BBQ island

The top of this BBQ island is a poured in place concrete top that is stained dark gray and sealed with a semi-gloss sealer.  Designed by Great Gardens Landscape and built by Dandy Landscape.

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in San Diego.

Photo - Pool with Artificial Turf Surface

Here's another way to have a pool deck that doesn't get hot in the sun, edge it with artificial turf.

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's house in San Diego

Photo - IPE Wood Gate

This beautiful hardwood gate is made from IPE wood.

Photos by Doug Kalal

Photo - New Zealand Flax 'Maori Chief' (Phormium tenax)

This is a great drought tolerant plant that comes in a wide range of colors.

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in La Mesa

Photo - Garden Swing and Fountain

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in La Mesa