Our Adventures in Italy continue in Rome. Today we visit iconic Castel Sant'Angelo. This Rome fortress sits just outside of Vatican City and has been seen in countless movies and video games, such as 'Angels and Demons' and 'Assassins Creed'. Here's more info on this famous landmark.
https://romesite.com/castelsantangelo.html
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Video - 25 Great Drought Tolerant Trees and Shrubs
Looking for colorful plants that are drought tolerant? Here is part 3 of the drought tolerant plant series. This video covers trees and shrubs. Here are some links to order these plants. There is a list in the video description of all the plants.
Monday, June 27, 2022
Photo - Pool with tropical flowers
Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Taken at a client's residence in San Diego
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Video - 25 Great Drought Tolerant Perennials, Annuals and Vines
Looking for colorful plants that are drought tolerant? Here is part 2 of drought tolerant plant series. This video covers perennials, annuals and vines. Part 1 covered succulents and part 3 covers trees, shrubs and ornamental grasses.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Photo - Travertine Pool Coping
This travertine pool coping is called Tuscany Riviera.
Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
taken at a client's residence in San Diego
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Video - Real Grass vs Artificial Turf
Which is better, real grass or artificial turf? This video will go into the costs, benefits and drawbacks to both. I will also show you all the steps on how to install artificial turf.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Monday, June 20, 2022
Video - Adventures in Italy The Island of Capri
Our Adventures in Italy continue on the magical island of Capri. From Roman emperors to Hollywood superstars, celebrities have flocked to this southern Italian island for centuries.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Photo - Curved Concrete Steps and Patio
This is concrete features Davis color - 'Palomino'.
Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
taken at a client's residence in Poway
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Video - Synthetic Shade Structure Ideas
Enjoying your back yard is tough if you are sweltering in the sun. Here are some shade structure ideas for your patio.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Monday, June 13, 2022
Photo - Patio at Night
Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
taken at a client's residence in Point Loma
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Video - 30 Great Succulents for Drought Tolerant Gardens
With a drought gripping the west here is the ultimate in drought tolerant, low maintenance plants. These are my 30 favorite succulents. There is a list of these plants and where to buy them below.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Friday, June 10, 2022
Video - Landscape Makeover A Patio with Curves
It's time for another edition of Landscape Makeover. This time we take a small yard and create an incredible outdoor entertaining space. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books;
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Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Video - Chiapas Sage The Hummingbird Plant for Tropical Style Gardens
Chiapas Sage (Salvia chiapensis) is a wonderful hummingbird plant that is native to Mexico. It grows well in Zones 7 - 10 and is drought tolerant. The bright pink flowers pop for about 9 months of the year.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Monday, June 6, 2022
Video - My Dog Can Say Hello!
My Ginger loves me so much that when I come home from work she says hello!
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Sunday, June 5, 2022
Video - Adventures in Italy The Trevi Fountains of Rome
Our Adventures in Italy continue in Rome. Today we visit the most famous water in the world...the amazing Trevi Fountains.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Video - The Beautiful Jacaranda Tree
Here is one of the most spectacular flowering trees in the Southern United States (and Europe). This native of South America puts on an incredible show every spring. Jacaranda trees do best in zones 9 - 11.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Video - Yardistry Gazebo A new type of shade structure kit
Here's an affordable way to bring shade to your patio. The Yardistry Gazebo is a shade structure kit and sells for about $2,000 to $4,000 depending on size and features. It is a wood gazebo with a metal roof.
Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
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