Video - Decomposed Granite Pathways and Patios

Video - Using a red hose to layout a new landscape

Photo - Flagstone Patio

This patio features flagstone set in concrete. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Photo - Pink Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthus flavidus)

Kangaroo Paws are great drought tolerant plants that also are good cut flowers.  Make sure to plant them at least 2 inches above the soil grade because these plants will rot if too much water pools around their root crown.

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Photo - Pillar Wrap

This is a great way to add some counter space to a back patio.  Wrap the shade structure posts with some 6" deep CMU blocks and cover. Voila!

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in San Diego

 

Photo - Columnar Podocarpus

Columnar Podocarpus make a lovely hedge for tight spaces.  This plants will eventually reach 10 to 15 feet in height. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Photo - Wood Deck

This custom wood deck was built around a new hot tub.  The wood is Mangeris, a hardwood that has been stained and sealed. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in North Park.

 

Photo - Play Structure in Sand Box

This fun space was created for the client's 2 young kids.  We poured 6" deep of play sand.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Santee

 

Photo - Pool and Hot Tub with Ceramic Tile Coping

This beautiful pool uses ceramic tile for coping and accent in the concrete pool deck. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Poway

 

Photo - Double Staking a young tree

It is important for the development of a young tree that the nursery stake is removed and a double (or even triple) stake system is set up.  This allows the bark to develop structural and vascular integrity.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design