Video - How to make a succulent arrangement

  

Succulents are great plants for patio pots because they require little water and maintenance. Here's how to make an arrangement.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Reading in the Rain

  

What do you do when the rain turns the ping pong table into a bird bath....add some garden statues. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 20 Great Roses you can buy right now

 

It's bare root rose season. Here are my 20 favorite roses that I have either grown myself or put them in clients' garden.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Combination BBQ and Firepit

I designed this compact outdoor area.  Notice the arc in the tile.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

taken at a client's residence in Rancho Bernardo

 

Video - Training Wheels for Trees or How to Stake a Tree

   

Your young tree needs to be properly staked to grow up big and strong. Here's the 2 minute video on how to stake your tree. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - The Hounds of the Holidays

  

Merry Christmas from my dogs, Peanut and Ginger! Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to Use Pavers in Your Landscape Part 3 Paver Colors

  

Pre-cast concrete pavers are an incredibly colorful way to spice up your landscape. This 3 part series will cover applications, style and colors. Today's episode looks at different paver colors. Looking for more paver 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 - How to Use Pavers in Your Landscape Part 2 Paver Styles

Pre-cast concrete pavers are an incredibly colorful way to spice up your landscape. This 3 part series will cover applications, style and colors. Today's episode looks at all the different types and styles of pavers available in Southern California. Looking for more paver 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 - How to Use Pavers in Your Landscape Part 1 Different Paver Applicat...

 

Pre-cast concrete pavers are an incredibly colorful way to spice up your landscape. This 3 part series will cover applications, style and colors. Today's episode looks at all the different ways to use pavers; from patios to driveways

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - The big storm knocks over my childhood tree

47 years ago my parents and I planted this Redwood tree in our front yard. This week, the big storm knocked it over. Here is that story. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Landscape Makeover Modern Monochromatic Magic

  

This backyard was in need of a lot of professional help. The client was searching for a some modern, monochromatic magic set in a large entertaining area. Here is the entire project from start to finish. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - The Snow Bush

 

The Snow Bush (Breynia disticha) is a colorful tropical shrub that can light any partly shady spot in the garden with its multi color foliage. Rated for USDA Zones 10-11, this plant will reach 4 tall by 3 feet wide.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Are Poinsettias dangerous to dogs and cats

  

It's time for Christmas decorations. But what about Poinsettias, are they safe for dogs and cats? Doug answers that question in this short video starring Peanut and Ginger. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas Part 4 Accessories

  

Creating an outdoor kitchen gives you lots of opportunities for design choices. This week will feature a series of videos of different aspects of an outdoor kitchen. Today's video will look at different grill sizes and other accessories. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas Part 3 Layouts

  

Creating an outdoor kitchen gives you lots of opportunities for design choices. This week will feature a series of videos of different aspects of an outdoor kitchen. Today's video will look at different types of layouts. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design