Photo - Crape Myrtle 'Muskogee' (Lagerstroemia indica 'Muskogee')

This colorful, drought tolerant tree is perfect for small patios.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Video - Adventures in Italy The Medieval Town of San Gimignano

Our tour of Italy continues with a visit to the medieval town of San Gimignano. Founded in 450 AD, this town is like a visit to medieval times. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design  

Video - My Rose Garden April 2022

Here's how my little rose garden looks in late April. I have about 30 roses mixed with gladiolus, dahlias, milkweed and other bulbs. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design #roses #hybridtearoses #rosegarden #roses🌹 #redroses #pinkroses

Video - Adventures in Italy The Venetian Glass Masters of Murano

Our tour of Italy continues with a visit to the Murano Glass Company. Murano glass has been produced for 700 years and is famous all over the world. Here is their webpage for more product info; https://www.muranoglassitaly.com/ Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - The Silk Oak tree (Grevillea robusta)

  

Here's a big drought tolerant and colorful tree. Birds and bees love this native of Australia, which can reach 90 feet (30 meters) tall. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Adventures in Italy The Colosseum

  

Our tour of Italy continues in Rome.

Our first stop is the most famous landmark in all of Italy, the Colosseum.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Courtyard Wall

 

This 5 foot tall wall was made from CMU block and covered with a smooth Santa Barbara finish.

Talavera tiles were used to accent the wall.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

taken at client's garden in San Diego

 

Video - Adventures in Italy The Magical Island of Burano

 

Our tour of Italy continues in Burano, This magical island is just north of Venice. Come see what makes Burano so famous. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 50 Great Roses for your garden

 

Time for more roses! Here are my 50 favorite roses.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Adventures in Italy The Uffizi Gallery in Florence

 

Our tour of Italy continues in Florence. Today we visit the famous Uffizi Art Gallery. Built in 1580, the Uffizi served as the administration office building for the region in the 16th and 17th century. Here are the links for more info on the gallery. https://www.uffizi.it/en https://www.uffizi.it/en/the-uffizi Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to feed your plants in the laziest way possible

  

Plants need food but sometimes we don't have the time or energy to do it. Here is a very lazy way to feed all types of plants; from roses to fruit trees.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Adventures in Italy St. Mark's in Venice

 

Our trip in Italy continues with a tour of the world famous St. Mark's Square in Venice. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to save the Monarch Butterfly

  

Want to know how to save the Monarch butterfly? Plant milkweed (also known as Asclepias), use less pesticides, plant more butterfly friendly plants. This video covers how to do it. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Adventures in Italy The Opera House of Venice

   

It's time to take a break from gardening and take my wife on a once in a lifetime tour of Italy. Today we take head to the opera! Il Teatro la Fenice, also known as the Opera House of Venice, is a legendary theatre where operas such as La Traviata debuted and stars like Maria Callas were discovered. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Seating wall with FX Light

 

This seating wall is made from Country Manor keystone block and 

has FX low voltage lights built in.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, 

taken at a client's garden in Encinitas

 

Video - Adventures in Italy The Grand Canal of Venice

  

It's time to take a break from gardening and take my wife on a once in a lifetime tour of Italy. Today we take a romantic trip down the Grand Canal of Venice. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Adventures in Italy

  

 

It's time to take a break from gardening and take my wife on a once in a lifetime tour of Italy. From Venice to Capri, welcome along this 10 city trip filled with the hidden treasure of Italy.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Concrete vs Pavers for your Driveway

  

Do you need some driveway ideas? Here is a comparison on the costs and benefits of concrete vs. pavers for your driveway. Looking for more pathway and driveway ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk Here are some links to the products in this video; https://www.rcpblock.com/ https://www.belgard.com/ https://www.daviscolors.com/concrete-colors/ Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design