Monday, March 4, 2024

Video - 40 Shade Structure Ideas for Your Backyard Remodel

 

Enjoying your back yard is tough if you are sweltering in the sun. Here are 40 shade structure ideas for your backyard remodel. This video was shot in San Diego, California. 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; SYNTHETIC https://www.try-tech.com/ https://amzn.to/441aq72 WOODEN https://yardistrystructures.com/ https://tojagrid.com/collections/single-pergola-kits https://amzn.to/3oZ4nRE 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

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Photo -- Flagstone Pathway

 
This pathway shows that flagstone can be used for a curving pathway.

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

 

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Video - 15 More Water Fountain Ideas

 

Here are 15 more water fountain ideas for your garden. This video was shot at Backyard X-Scapes in San Diego, California. Here are links to some of the fountains in the video; https://amzn.to/48CIdVZ https://amzn.to/3uWNJF3 https://amzn.to/3wKjcL6 https://amzn.to/3V1tFvJ https://amzn.to/3cJOch6 https://amzn.to/3FLK9gD https://amzn.to/30QQDf9 https://amzn.to/3nMcAVV https://amzn.to/30SEJ4D https://amzn.to/3xjxKxF https://amzn.to/3cIjCok https://amzn.to/30S4u54 https://www.backyardxscapes.com/ Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Video - Just a little hummingbird taking a bath

 

I was with a client, shopping for a water fountain when I came upon this delightful scene of a hummingbird taking a bath. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Friday, February 23, 2024

Video - Knife Acacia, a good little tree for drought tolerant gardens

 

The Knife Acacia (Acacia cultriformis) is a nice little multi trunk tree that will reach 10-15 feet in height and width. This little tree is great for drought tolerant gardens, bee gardens and is also deer resistant. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Photo - Garden Swing

 

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

Video - 40 Front Yard Remodel Ideas

 

Are you thinking about remodeling your front yard? Here are 40 different remodel ideas. This videos were shot in San Diego, California. This video has examples of; 10 - front yard pathways 9 - front yard stairs 9 - front yard walls 5 - driveways, both pavers and concrete 4 - front yard patios 2 - interior pathways and front yard lighting Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk
Here is a great book on low voltage lighting. https://amzn.to/3ltOSfU Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Video - 50 Patio Remodel Ideas


Are you thinking about remodeling your back yard? Here are 50 different patios covering a wide range of materials and costs. This video has; 13 - Concrete Patios 14 - Paver Patios 7 - Flagstone Patios 3 - Wood or Synthetic Decks 9 - Tile Patios and 4 - Decomposed Granite Patios Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk


Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Sunday, February 11, 2024