Video - Can You Attract More Birds With This Simple Trick?

 

Doug shows how bird feeders and baths can help attract more birds to your garden. Learn how to attract birds to your yard and why it's a great method of biological control. Get started with bird seed and creating a bird bath today! Here are some links to bird feeders; https://amzn.to/4kp5Qaq https://amzn.to/4khEHWJ https://amzn.to/4lhKNb4 I have set up a bird feeder to go along with my home made bird bath. I believe the more birds that you encourage to visit your garden the less pesticides you will need. I have been pesticide free for 20 years and you can see from other videos I have a very colorful landscape. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 10 Easy Tips for a Beautiful Cottage Garden Anyone Can Try

 

Hello again, Doug here, sharing some tips on how to grow a beautiful cottage style garden. Learn about different flowers and the importance of using raised garden beds for proper drainage to help with your gardening. Get started with adding plants for beginners in your garden today! Want some of these plants for your garden? Here are the links. GLADIOLUS https://amzn.to/3ZYnzhI BEARDED IRIS https://amzn.to/3IdSe4l DAHLIA https://amzn.to/44LR7BC ASIATIC LILY https://amzn.to/44vboKs BELLA DONNA LILY https://amzn.to/4eCGIfe DUTCH IRIS https://amzn.to/3TmenA0 ROSE SCENTED GERANIUM https://amzn.to/3AqTkRu FLORIBUNDA ROSE - SCENTIMENTAL https://amzn.to/3F3DLSA FLORIBUNDA ROSE - BURGUNDY ICEBERG https://amzn.to/2Ya2DaE HYBRID TEA ROSE - PERFUME DELIGHT https://amzn.to/3CvPirT ENGLISH SHRUB ROSE - APRIL LOVE https://amzn.to/40yDH9C BUTTERFLY BUSH https://amzn.to/3SpduqC INDIGO SPIRES SAGE https://amzn.to/3U847gg FOXGLOVE https://amzn.to/4927465 CHIAPAS SAGE https://amzn.to/3tSpG9X ICELAND POPPY https://amzn.to/4et71nO HUMMINGBIRD & BUTTERFLY SEED MIX https://amzn.to/4nve1EV Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Watch These Landscapes Get Awesome Upgrades!

 

Doug shares a quick update on multiple landscape construction sites, including a synthetic shade structure. He's also overseeing an outdoor kitchen build and progress on a pool installation. Check out the video for some backyard design inspiration! Here are the links to the shade structure kit; https://www.try-tech.com/ https://amzn.to/441aq72 Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/40x3Jds https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to convert your lawn into a hummingbird garden

 

Doug shares how to attract these birds with hummingbird flowers, offering a guide to plants that attract hummingbirds. Discover how to create a pollinator-friendly garden and see which plants for hummingbirds are best for your yard. Learn how to get started with attracting hummingbirds today! Included in this video are 12 great hummingbird plants. All the plants in this video are listed below. This video was shot in San Diego, California. Want some of these plants in your garden? Here are the links. Butterfly Bush https://amzn.to/3SpduqC Orange Cuphea https://amzn.to/3S3Enit California Fuchsia https://amzn.to/427iuTW Hot Lips Sage https://amzn.to/3Spb0sg Mexican Bush Sage https://amzn.to/3S8T4kd Kangaroo Paw https://amzn.to/3Hqln8Q https://amzn.to/424mGDX Indigo Spires Sage https://amzn.to/3U847gg Cape Honeysuckle https://amzn.to/3HrjPLL Pineapple Sage https://amzn.to/3HsTHjC Lion's Tail https://amzn.to/3SaYcUO Foxglove https://amzn.to/4927465 Chiapas Sage https://amzn.to/3tSpG9X Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services please email me at kalal5@sbcglobal.net.

Video - What happens in a week of Landscape Construction Demolition, Pools, Pa...

 

This week, Doug is on location to oversee the construction of a stunning outdoor living space featuring stamped concrete. He's also checking on the pool construction and gunite application, ensuring every detail aligns with the client's vision. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting project! Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 20 Easy Ways to Make Your Patio Awesome!

 

Ready to spruce up your outdoor space? Doug shares some great patio furniture ideas to get you started! Consider adding a cozy outdoor spaces with some string lights for a relaxing backyard oasis. Don't forget a patio dining set to enjoy those summer evenings. Here are the links for some of the items in the video; DINING FURNITURE https://amzn.to/4kRbrHt CAFE FURNITURE https://amzn.to/4k3bjU0 FIREPIT FURNITURE https://amzn.to/447p5AB OUTDOOR RUG https://amzn.to/4lpnV9j WATER FOUNTAIN https://amzn.to/4lk0oGA https://amzn.to/4iz00mu WALL ART https://amzn.to/4ia2Puk https://amzn.to/3cJOch6 https://amzn.to/3FLK9gD GARDEN ART https://amzn.to/3xjxKxF https://amzn.to/3RbqQ8e https://amzn.to/4iTxwDV BIRD FEEDER https://amzn.to/4iz00mu https://amzn.to/43Z6dDL GARDEN SWING https://amzn.to/4k93f4m OUTDOOR TV https://amzn.to/4li4grF https://amzn.to/3G1bdhZ WIND SCULPTURE https://amzn.to/43YHr6A RAIN CHAIN https://amzn.to/4kTBP3p BBQ https://amzn.to/44g2ZKW LOUNGE CHAIRS https://amzn.to/4nbmjBL Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 10 Amazing Vines to Hide Your Ugly Fence Fast!

 

Do you have an ugly fence? I'm going to talk about different kinds of vines that you can use to cover up that chain link fence with some climbing plants. Doug shares his top favorite vines for covering up unsightly chain link fences offering some unique fence ideas. Here are links to buy some of these vines; PASSION FRUIT VINE https://amzn.to/4k07QFV PINK JASMINE VINE https://amzn.to/4n9jcdv BLACK EYED SUSAN VINE https://amzn.to/408jYxh STAR JASMINE VINE https://amzn.to/45q8KIa HARDENBERGIA https://amzn.to/3HNKoyk TRUMPET VINE (DISTICTUS) https://amzn.to/4kShZWu WISTERIA https://amzn.to/4ldf7D8 CLIMBING ROSES Fourth of July https://amzn.to/43TbyMI Cecile Brunner Climber https://amzn.to/3HMWgk4 Don Juan https://amzn.to/3SYYvmM Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 30 Backyard Shade Ideas You Need This Summer

 

Summer is here, so check out these backyard ideas for creating some much-needed protective shade! From pergolas to shade sails, find inspiration for enhancing your outdoor living spaces. Whether you're looking for small shade garden ideas or something grander, this video has you covered. This video covers the following types of shade structures; Solid Top Wood, Open Slat Wood, Shade Sail, Fabric Top Kits, Large Umbrellas, Solid Top Synthetic, Open Slat Synthetic. Here are the links to the kits in the video; PURPLE LEAF LOUVERED KIT https://amzn.to/3VoPdln TRY TECH KIT https://www.try-tech.com/ https://amzn.to/441aq72 YARDISTRY KIT https://yardistrystructures.com/ https://amzn.to/4nlSmiu TOJAGRID KIT https://tojagrid.com/collections/single-pergola-kits OTHER WOOD KITS https://amzn.to/3oZ4nRE PATIO UMBRELLAS https://amzn.to/4lah7Mz https://amzn.to/4n2Ne2F SHADE SAILS https://amzn.to/4l5aTgU https://amzn.to/4erVjtT Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net

Video - How to stop those darn rabbits

 

Learn about various plant choices that rabbits tend to avoid, offering a natural solution for protecting your garden. By incorporating these rabbit safe plants, you can deter those pesky critters. Discover options for creating a rabbit proof landscape. In addition to these 30 plants, I also show you how to install a hardware cloth barrier to keep rabbits, gophers and snakes out of your garden. All the plants in this video are listed below. Here are some links to buy these plants; Milkweed https://amzn.to/3F7jZ8B Kangaroo Paw https://amzn.to/3kXjCFV Foxglove https://amzn.to/3ol5Xuj Rosemary https://amzn.to/3impvKZ Pink Muhly https://amzn.to/39SNLj0 Rose Scented Geranium https://amzn.to/3ojhhah Butterfly Bush https://amzn.to/3kXB90p Angel Trumpet Tree https://amzn.to/3mbWkvf Lavender https://amzn.to/3FhPflE Bell Flower https://amzn.to/3F7Kfjm California Poppy https://amzn.to/3Fi2jrh Coreopsis https://amzn.to/3Fi0KJV Sticks on Fire https://amzn.to/3iiequr Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to Perk up Your Garden or Lawn with Coffee Grounds

 

Do you like to drink coffee and garden, sometimes at the same time? Here is how to perk up your garden with coffee grounds. Coffee grounds are a great slow release source of Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium and Copper. In addition to plant food, I also recommend feeding your flowers with some Epsom Salts. This great source of Magnesium will help the roots absorbs more nitrogen and phosphorus. Use 1 cup per medium size plant. Here are a couple of links to order Epsom Salts for your garden. https://amzn.to/41sdgkp https://amzn.to/3H15hTi Here are some links to my favorite plant food; https://amzn.to/3WgCiCZ https://amzn.to/3Lmz1M5 https://amzn.to/3WnTIhi https://amzn.to/3zFhQ61 Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design