Sunday, January 30, 2022

Photo - Rose 'Molineaux'


This is an easy to grow David Austin rose.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Friday, January 28, 2022

Video - What is the difference between a semi dwarf and a true dwarf citrus tree


Size matters when it comes to fruit trees. Do you have room for a semi-dwarf or true dwarf citrus tree? Here's the answer. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Photo - Roses pruned with cute doggy


Here's what your roses should look like after pruning.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Video - How to Prune Roses

 

Time to prune the roses! Here's a quick guide on how to do it. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Video - Landscape Makeover The Golden Road

  

Time for another Landscape Makeover. This client needed a new driveway with some artistic upgrades and new plants. Here's the entire project, from start to finish. Looking for more pathway and driveway ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Friday, January 21, 2022

Video - A Little Night Lighting or How to Make your House Safer with Lighting

  

A few low voltage lights can beautify your landscape and add safety and security to your home. Here's a 2 minute video to show you how. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Video - African Aloe

  

Here a great, focal point type of succulent that blooms in the winter. African Aloe (Aloe africana) is also used to make a wide range of skin care products. Here are links to some of the products made by this versatile plant. African Aloe products https://amzn.to/3qSxtAl https://amzn.to/3GLLJ3c https://amzn.to/3IC08zF https://amzn.to/3GPf24U https://amzn.to/3FLVeOm Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Monday, January 17, 2022

Video - How to Sharpen Old Pruners and Clippers

  

It's rose pruning season but your old pruners and clippers are dull and rusty. Here's how to add new life to those valuable garden tools in only a few minutes. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Video - How to Spice up a Patio with Wavy Walls

  

Raised patios don't have to be boring rectangles. Here's a wavy patio wall to compliment the ocean setting. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Monday, January 10, 2022

Saturday, January 8, 2022

Video - How to stop weeds before they start

 
Time to start thinking about your spring garden. In addition to planning out flowers and other fun things, you need a strategy for stopping weeds before they start. Here are my 3 favorite tips for weed prevention. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Video - Landscape Makeover Gone Fishing

  
This client wanted a backyard pond, filled with fish and accented with a water feature. Here is the entire project from start to finish. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design