Video - 90 Colorful Plants for Your Spring Garden 🌸 Purple, Red & Pink Flowers t...

 

Time to start planning your spring garden! 🌸 In this video, we explore 90 incredibly colorful plants featuring purple, red, and pink blooms. From flowering perennials and shrubs to trees and vines, these plants will help you design a vibrant, eye-catching spring landscape. Whether you’re refreshing an existing garden or starting from scratch, this video is packed with spring garden inspiration, colorful plant ideas, and design tips to help you choose the right plants for your space. 👉 Perfect for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape design lovers! Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 3 Small Backyard Makeovers That Will Inspire Your Landscape Remodel

 

Hello, it's Doug, the Two Minute Gardener. This video presents three unique backyard makeovers in San Diego, perfect for those seeking landscaping ideas for small spaces. We showcase diverse backyard upgrade ideas, highlighting different materials and styles to inspire your outdoor living space. Watch to see these backyard before and after makeovers and get inspired for your own backyard design! Thinking about remodeling your backyard but working with limited space? In this video, I walk you through 3 small backyard makeovers that I personally designed—each with a completely different style and purpose.

Video - 10 Must Have Plants for a Stunning Cut Flower Garden, Beyond Roses!

 

Roses are beautiful, but they’re just the beginning of a great cut flower garden. In this video, we share 10 must-have plants to grow alongside roses to create a garden that produces stunning, long-lasting cut flowers all season long. These plants are chosen for their vase life, productivity, beauty, and ease of growing, making them perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. 🌼 In this video you’ll learn: • The best flowers to add to a cut flower garden • Plants that pair beautifully with roses • Easy-to-grow flowers with excellent vase life • How to get more blooms from your garden Whether you’re growing flowers for your home, gifts, or just love fresh bouquets, these plants will help you build a thriving and productive cut flower garden. 👉 Subscribe for more gardening tips, plant ideas, and landscape inspiration. Want some of these plants for your garden? Here are the links. DELPHINIUM https://amzn.to/4r4Otzx ALSTROEMERIA https://amzn.to/4jR91ZQ FOXGLOVE https://amzn.to/3NBXt0l ICELAND POPPY https://amzn.to/4pIMv6R SNAPDRAGONS https://amzn.to/3LUGLJ8 GLADIOLUS https://amzn.to/3ZYnzhI BEARDED IRIS https://amzn.to/3IdSe4l DAHLIA https://amzn.to/44LR7BC STARGAZER LILY https://amzn.to/44vboKs BELLA DONNA LILY https://amzn.to/4eCGIfe DUTCH IRIS https://amzn.to/3TmenA0

Video - How to convert a lawn to a hummingbird garden

Doug shares how to attract these birds with hummingbird flowers, offering a guide to plants that attract hummingbirds. Discover how to create a pollinator-friendly garden and see which plants for hummingbirds are best for your yard. Learn how to get started with attracting hummingbirds today! Included in this video are 12 great hummingbird plants.

Video - 20 Amazing Plants for Your Sloped Yard!

 

Here are 20 great plants for slopes. They run the range from California natives to colorful succulents. All the plants in this video are listed below. Here are links to buy some of the plants in this video. 👉Here are some more videos from my channel to help you with your landscape: https://youtu.be/xLqriAj-YII?si=V2C8CV-n_f40JI_J https://youtu.be/DzseHs4xeZQ?si=y7CQJ3p-YtaFRWDz https://youtu.be/jut5cyW18pU?si=UVzQFC6o28__rOiR Ceanothus https://amzn.to/3GPpQjR https://amzn.to/3k0Magv Cleveland Sage https://amzn.to/3ER3xte Rosemary https://amzn.to/3DWJOXx https://amzn.to/2YZKegX Red Yucca https://amzn.to/3uc5YBA Lipstick Echeveria https://amzn.to/3nNAI9e Peacock Echeveria https://amzn.to/3BCJoV1 Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Spot the Helpful Bugs in Your Yard!

 

Let's play a game of good bug, bad bug! Join the 2 Minute Gardener as he identifies common garden bugs and teaches about beneficial bugs. This video is a fun way to learn about insects for kids and the importance of garden pest control. This video will show some examples of both found here in Southern California as well as some tips for organic pest control. Here are the bugs featured in this video; Katydid South American Palm Weevil Butterfly Caterpillar Yellowjacket Dragonfly Boxelder bug Aphids Ladybug Spiders Honey Bees Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 7 Easy Tips to Plant a Slope Like a Pro

 

This week's episode shares some essential gardening tips for planting on a slope in Southern California. Learn about landscape planting and the best time to get your plants in the ground. These gardening tips ensure a thriving hillside landscaping! Southern California is filled with rolling slopes. Here is how to fill that slope with beautiful plants. Here are some of the products and plants from the video that can help with your slope; SOIL AMEMNDMENTS https://amzn.to/3zokKGt https://amzn.to/3ArUufs https://amzn.to/3zssZ4a https://amzn.to/3hKAsG0 JUTE NETTING https://amzn.to/3hPKNjX PLANTS https://amzn.to/3zzHzap https://amzn.to/3CtgEPm https://amzn.to/3EqS7vU Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Why Do Butterflies Love This Tree So Much?

 

Doug introduces the Chaste Tree, also known as Vitex Agnus Castus, highlighting its appeal to butterflies. This flowering tree has amazing summer blooms and is perfect for attracting butterflies in the garden. Learn how this tree can be grown as a large shrub or small tree and is great for gardening. Swallowtail butterflies are among the largest seen in Southern California. This morning I discovered two different varieties on the same plant. One was a Western Tiger Swallowtail, the other was an Anise Swallowtail. Bother butterflies were enjoying the sweet flowers of my Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus). Here's the link to buy this wonderful tree. Vitex Tree aka Chaste Tree https://amzn.to/4dyxyze Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 25 Amazing Plants That Bring Bees and Butterflies to Your Garden

 

Doug discusses how to start a pollinator garden and attract pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. He also shares tips on gardening for beginners and how to create a butterfly garden. Learn how to create a garden biodiversity to help support your local pollinator population. Here are my favorite plants for attracting butterflies, bees & hummingbirds and where to buy them. PERENNIALS Yarrow https://amzn.to/3UzmFVd Bee Balm https://amzn.to/4f2h4QZ https://amzn.to/4f4R9Z9 Foxglove https://amzn.to/3BqBo9k Cuphea https://amzn.to/4mzZ1Ej Scabiosa https://amzn.to/3UC4rCl Butterfly Bush https://amzn.to/3JVmDlv Shasta Daisy https://amzn.to/3USA2B6 Asclepias aka Milkweed (The #1 most important plant) https://amzn.to/3URlsdk https://amzn.to/4bcSdY1 Blanket Flower https://amzn.to/3UUQeCa Coreopsis https://amzn.to/3Wx1TYP Monkey Flower https://amzn.to/2Yhy1Eg Mexican Bush Sage https://amzn.to/2YMfL60 Penstemon https://amzn.to/3EGvR0r Pineapple Sage https://amzn.to/3pHDfED Russian Sage https://amzn.to/3ksp96P Calandrinia https://amzn.to/3Hkswey Autumn Sage https://amzn.to/3mdmCNR Lavender https://amzn.to/4mwnoTi Rosemary https://amzn.to/45tntjL ANNUALS Sunflowers https://amzn.to/3UU4mun Sweet Alyssum https://amzn.to/4a8WQkE Floss Flower https://amzn.to/4ae1FZR Cosmos https://amzn.to/44AjmBD SHRUBS Lantana https://amzn.to/44ztvyE Bottle Brush https://amzn.to/45Kpc5D Cape Honeysuckle https://amzn.to/3vRBzt3 TREES Vitex Tree aka Chaste Tree https://amzn.to/4dyxyze VINES Passion Flower Vine https://amzn.to/3ylt92m Trumpet vine https://amzn.to/3beWD3r BUTTERFLY SEED MIX https://amzn.to/44AjtNz https://amzn.to/44RGmMV https://amzn.to/4dyxLT2 Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Watch a Monarch Butterfly Grow From Egg to Adult!

 

Doug is back from vacation to show the amazing monarch butterfly's life cycle, from caterpillar to butterfly. Learn about this insect's complete metamorphosis and how they grow and change. Plant milkweed in your garden to attract these wildlife pollinators! 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. Here are my favorite plants for attracting butterflies Sweet Alyssum https://amzn.to/3EApTAu Floss Flower https://amzn.to/3m4FvG0 Shasta Daisy https://amzn.to/3ZiLi9i https://amzn.to/3SmXe7S Yarrow https://amzn.to/3KCf7h1 https://amzn.to/3ZgdU37 Butterfly Bush https://amzn.to/3IsqXYp Matilija poppy https://amzn.to/3SmBOrz Milkweed (Asclepias) https://amzn.to/3YSV56e https://amzn.to/3xP2lnW Bee Balm https://amzn.to/4f2h4QZ https://amzn.to/4f4R9Z9 https://amzn.to/418bSVW Hollyhocks https://amzn.to/3XZtsHr Scabiosa https://amzn.to/3SrW5Mj Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services please email me at kalal5@sbcglobal.net.

Video - Bee Balm, great for pollinator AND culinary gardens

Doug shares a story about planting Bee Balm from his mother's garden and the beautiful results. These pollinator plants are great for attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds to your backyard garden. Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) has also been used for herbal medicine bringing relief from the following ailments: gas, nausea, upset stomach, indigestions, fungal infection, yeast infection, rashes, sore throats, headaches and sore muscles. Bee Balm also has culinary uses such as teas, salads, cooking meat, sauces and pestos. Bee balm is deer and rabbit resistant as well as a great cut flower. Great for USDA zones 3-9, this summer perennial is great for all sunny flower beds. Here are some links to order Bee Balm for your garden. Bee Balm live plants https://amzn.to/4f2h4QZ https://amzn.to/4f4R9Z9 https://amzn.to/45kkPxS Bee Balm seeds https://amzn.to/4kXWQt4 https://amzn.to/418bSVW https://amzn.to/3Usmawp Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 20 Easy Shrubs and Flowers Anyone Can Grow!

 

Here are some links to order these plants; Agapanthus https://amzn.to/3W3edhS Amaryllis bulbs https://amzn.to/3LoL23H https://amzn.to/4cIqwHg Iceberg Roses https://amzn.to/3Wn5fNx https://amzn.to/3Wr4aEM Rosemary https://amzn.to/3DWJOXx https://amzn.to/2YZKegX https://amzn.to/3vnsrwe Daylily https://amzn.to/4f5CJrm https://amzn.to/4fi6oh9 Mexican Bush Sage https://amzn.to/3avlmA7 https://amzn.to/2YMfL60 https://amzn.to/39qk0pB https://amzn.to/39xAI6p French Lavender https://amzn.to/3S9pQlU Watsonia Lily https://amzn.to/4bMuaif Clivia https://amzn.to/3xXJJWp

Video - 10 Easy Tips for a Beautiful Cottage Garden Anyone Can Try

 

Hello again, Doug here, sharing some tips on how to grow a beautiful cottage style garden. Learn about different flowers and the importance of using raised garden beds for proper drainage to help with your gardening. Get started with adding plants for beginners in your garden today! Want some of these plants for your garden? Here are the links. GLADIOLUS https://amzn.to/3ZYnzhI BEARDED IRIS https://amzn.to/3IdSe4l DAHLIA https://amzn.to/44LR7BC ASIATIC LILY https://amzn.to/44vboKs BELLA DONNA LILY https://amzn.to/4eCGIfe DUTCH IRIS https://amzn.to/3TmenA0 ROSE SCENTED GERANIUM https://amzn.to/3AqTkRu FLORIBUNDA ROSE - SCENTIMENTAL https://amzn.to/3F3DLSA FLORIBUNDA ROSE - BURGUNDY ICEBERG https://amzn.to/2Ya2DaE HYBRID TEA ROSE - PERFUME DELIGHT https://amzn.to/3CvPirT ENGLISH SHRUB ROSE - APRIL LOVE https://amzn.to/40yDH9C BUTTERFLY BUSH https://amzn.to/3SpduqC INDIGO SPIRES SAGE https://amzn.to/3U847gg FOXGLOVE https://amzn.to/4927465 CHIAPAS SAGE https://amzn.to/3tSpG9X ICELAND POPPY https://amzn.to/4et71nO HUMMINGBIRD & BUTTERFLY SEED MIX https://amzn.to/4nve1EV Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to convert your lawn into a hummingbird garden

 

Doug shares how to attract these birds with hummingbird flowers, offering a guide to plants that attract hummingbirds. Discover how to create a pollinator-friendly garden and see which plants for hummingbirds are best for your yard. Learn how to get started with attracting hummingbirds today! Included in this video are 12 great hummingbird plants. All the plants in this video are listed below. This video was shot in San Diego, California. Want some of these plants in your garden? Here are the links. Butterfly Bush https://amzn.to/3SpduqC Orange Cuphea https://amzn.to/3S3Enit California Fuchsia https://amzn.to/427iuTW Hot Lips Sage https://amzn.to/3Spb0sg Mexican Bush Sage https://amzn.to/3S8T4kd Kangaroo Paw https://amzn.to/3Hqln8Q https://amzn.to/424mGDX Indigo Spires Sage https://amzn.to/3U847gg Cape Honeysuckle https://amzn.to/3HrjPLL Pineapple Sage https://amzn.to/3HsTHjC Lion's Tail https://amzn.to/3SaYcUO Foxglove https://amzn.to/4927465 Chiapas Sage https://amzn.to/3tSpG9X Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services please email me at kalal5@sbcglobal.net.

Video - 10 Amazing Vines to Hide Your Ugly Fence Fast!

 

Do you have an ugly fence? I'm going to talk about different kinds of vines that you can use to cover up that chain link fence with some climbing plants. Doug shares his top favorite vines for covering up unsightly chain link fences offering some unique fence ideas. Here are links to buy some of these vines; PASSION FRUIT VINE https://amzn.to/4k07QFV PINK JASMINE VINE https://amzn.to/4n9jcdv BLACK EYED SUSAN VINE https://amzn.to/408jYxh STAR JASMINE VINE https://amzn.to/45q8KIa HARDENBERGIA https://amzn.to/3HNKoyk TRUMPET VINE (DISTICTUS) https://amzn.to/4kShZWu WISTERIA https://amzn.to/4ldf7D8 CLIMBING ROSES Fourth of July https://amzn.to/43TbyMI Cecile Brunner Climber https://amzn.to/3HMWgk4 Don Juan https://amzn.to/3SYYvmM Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to stop those darn rabbits

 

Learn about various plant choices that rabbits tend to avoid, offering a natural solution for protecting your garden. By incorporating these rabbit safe plants, you can deter those pesky critters. Discover options for creating a rabbit proof landscape. In addition to these 30 plants, I also show you how to install a hardware cloth barrier to keep rabbits, gophers and snakes out of your garden. All the plants in this video are listed below. Here are some links to buy these plants; Milkweed https://amzn.to/3F7jZ8B Kangaroo Paw https://amzn.to/3kXjCFV Foxglove https://amzn.to/3ol5Xuj Rosemary https://amzn.to/3impvKZ Pink Muhly https://amzn.to/39SNLj0 Rose Scented Geranium https://amzn.to/3ojhhah Butterfly Bush https://amzn.to/3kXB90p Angel Trumpet Tree https://amzn.to/3mbWkvf Lavender https://amzn.to/3FhPflE Bell Flower https://amzn.to/3F7Kfjm California Poppy https://amzn.to/3Fi2jrh Coreopsis https://amzn.to/3Fi0KJV Sticks on Fire https://amzn.to/3iiequr Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - The Scent-sational Sweet Pea

 

Sweet Peas (Lathryus odoratus) are a wonderful annual that produces fragrant blossoms from late spring to early summer. They grow best with some type of support like a tomato cage or screen. Here is a 2 minute video on how I stumbled onto some growing wild and harvested them for my garden. Here are the links for you to order Sweet Pea seeds. https://amzn.to/44DURWp https://amzn.to/44DR77l https://amzn.to/4338Bsv Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Small backyard Remodel #4 Synthetic Shade Structure Paver Patio Cut F...

 

Do you have a small backyard that needs a remodel? This series will show you a dozen different ideas of what to do with a small backyard. This one features a new backyard entertaining area with pavers, a shade structure, and a cut flower garden.

Video - Small Backyard Remodel #2 Shade structure, paver patio, butterfly garden

 

Do you have a small backyard that needs a remodel? This series will show you a dozen different ideas of what to do with a small backyard. This first one features a new backyard entertaining area with pavers, a shade structure, a Country Manor wall and a butterfly garden. 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

Video - 30 Great Pink Flowering Plants

 

Here are 30 great PINK flowering plants. Roses, Camellias, Shrubs, Trees, Vines and Salvias are among the plants you will see in this video. All the plants in this video are listed below. Here are links to buy some of these plants. ANNUALS ROSE MALLOW https://amzn.to/3z1S1wN https://amzn.to/45otzBM https://amzn.to/3VspA2i SWEET WILLIAM https://amzn.to/3S7awpv COSMOS https://amzn.to/3YIJbO9