Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #4 Paver Patio, Pool Utilities, Pat...

 

The best part of being a landscape designer is watching my designs get built. Here is a typical week in the spring of 2023 as I check on 4 projects in construction. Looking for more patio 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 - The Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly

 

The Monarch Butterfly is one of the most treasured insects in the Western United States. Here is the complete life cycle of this pretty little visitor. From egg to butterfly, the Monarch takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete the transformation. See below for a list of butterfly plants and where to buy them. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #3 Wall façade, Outdoor Kitchen, P...

 

The best part of being a landscape designer is watching my designs get built. Here is a typical week in the spring of 2023 as I check on 6 projects in construction. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Here's the link for more info on Eldorado Stone; https://www.eldoradostone.com/ Here's more info on Techniseal Paver Care Products; https://techniseal.com/pro_en_us/all/paver-care Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Floribunda Rose 'Intrigue'

 

This beautiful little rose has a nice fragrance.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Video - How to Grow Cucumbers Vertically

 

Some vegetables are perfect for containers and vertical gardening. Cucumbers are great for both. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Small Succulent Slope Ideas

 

Are you looking for drought tolerant, low maintenance, slope planting ideas? Here are 4 simple yet sturdy succulents that look great on a small slope. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - White Grub and Grub Damage

 

This beetle larvae is the scourge of gardeners across America.  

Here is what it can do to a lawn.

Photos  by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #2

 

The best part of being a landscape designer is watching my designs get built. Here is a typical week in the spring of 2023 as I check on 5 projects in construction. Here are the links to the shade structure kit; https://www.try-tech.com/ https://amzn.to/441aq72 Looking for more patio 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 - Landscape Makeover Conquering the Slope

 

It's time for another edition of Landscape Makeover. This time we conquer a steep slope with a series of retaining walls. This backyard also involves pavers and a BBQ. Thank you to Unique Landscaping for their assistance in making this video. For more info on Keystone products and wall ideas check out the webpages below. Looking for more wall ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3mYIFfv https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK HERE ARE SOME VEDORS FOR THESE WALL PRODUCTS; https://www.belgard.com/products/retaining-walls/highland-stone https://www.belgard.com/ https://www.keystonewalls.com/ https://www.keystonewalls.com/products/structural-retaining-walls/keystone-country-manor-wall https://www.rcpblock.com/walls.html https://www.rcpblock.com/walls-countrymanor.html Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Happy 4th of July from Dog Beach!

 

Happy 4th of July from Dog Beach in San Diego! San Diego is a fabulous beach town! Here are 2 of the best dog beaches anywhere, Fiesta Island and Ocean Beach. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Concrete vs Pavers for your patio

 

Concrete or Pavers for your new patio? This is the most common question I get as a landscape designer. Here are the pluses and minuses of both. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Artificial Turf Lawn at Night

 

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #1

 

The best part of being a landscape designer is watching my designs get built. Here is a typical week in the spring of 2023 as I check on 4 projects in construction. Looking for more patio 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