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Sunday, March 31, 2019

Photo - Artificial Turf Putting Green Installation

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's house in Carmel Valley

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

This is my favorite small tree for San Diego gardens.  The redbud blooms in the spring and reaches 15' tall x 15' wide.
Photo by Doug Kalal

Friday, March 29, 2019

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Photo - Modern Concrete Patio

This concrete patio and pathway was created  by building custom forms.
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in San Diego

Monday, March 11, 2019

Photo - Ray Hartman Ceanothus


This beautiful California native can reach 8' tall and wide.
Photos by Doug Kalal

Photo - Summer Pastels Yarrow (Achillea sp. 'Summer Pastels')

This wonderful perennial has flowers that fade from pink to white as they age.  Yarrow is also excellent for attracting butterflies and cut flowers.
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in San Diego

Saturday, March 9, 2019

Photo - Tiny Tower Juniper (Cupressus sempervirens 'Tiny Tower')

This compact shrub is perfect for small, drought tolerant gardens.
Photo by Doug Kalal taken at client's garden in San Diego

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Photo - Swing and fountain

This lovely garden is a feast for the ears (water fountain) as well as the nose (lots of lavender). 
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in Spring Valley

Monday, March 4, 2019

Photo - Paver Patio

This beautiful patio was made from Stone Top Pavers and the walls are formed from Country Manor Keystone blocks.
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in La Jolla

Sunday, March 3, 2019

Photo - Pillar with address marker

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

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Photo - Variegated Canna Leaf

This wonderful tropical plant has foliage that is as beautiful as the flowers.
Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in El Cajon.

Photo - Putting Green with Dry Stream Bed

This backyard putting green is accented with a dry stream bed and concrete bridge.
Photo by Doug Kalal taken at a client's residence in Torrey Pines