Video - 3 Types of Retaining Walls for One Tough Landscape Project

Looking for the right retaining wall for your landscape? In this project, we use three different types of retaining walls to solve three unique landscape challenges. We’ll show how each wall supports a vegetable garden, a fruit orchard, and deals with a slope erosion issue on a bust street while improving drainage, stability, and overall design. You’ll learn why each retaining wall was chosen, how it functions, and how smart wall design can transform your outdoor space.

Video - Can Boiling Water Really Kill Weeds Fast?

 

This week I'm talking about killing weeds without using herbicides. There are many different ways to achieve organic gardening and how to control pests and weeds. See what the best ways are to use boiling water against weeds. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Why Gardeners Love These Shears!

Product Review: Gonicc 8" titanium bypass shears with a tough blade and comfortable handles for easy garden tasks. These gardening tools make nice clean cuts, especially when pruning the rose plant. See how easy it is to use these hand pruners for all your pruning shears needs. Here is the link for these clippers. https://amzn.to/45Hofey Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Why Are My Roses Sad? Try This Simple Fix!

 

Are your flowering perennials struggling with smaller leaves and blooms? Is your fruit tree not producing? Hello again this is Doug the Two Minute Gardener. I always get letters and comments and questions from folks who want to know what can I do to perk up the flowers in my garden. Well one of the really easy way is to use Epsom salt. So here's a quick two minute how do you use Epsom salt to perk up your plants. So how do you perk up the roots of roses and other things like salvias, fruit trees, just about everything that you grow in your garden you want to. Feed the roots with some Epsom Salts. This great source of Magnesium will help the roots absorbs more nitrogen and phosphorus. Use 2 tablespoons per medium size plant. Here are a couple of links to order Epsom Salts for your garden. https://amzn.to/41sdgkp https://amzn.to/3H15hTi Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 10 Rosemary Types You Need For Your Garden!

 

Doug shares his knowledge of his ten favorite rosemaries, noting that it's a versatile plant for any landscape enthusiast. Rosemary is great for pots, cooking, and even helps the bees, making it perfect for your garden. It also acts as a rabbit resistant plant, keeping those critters away! Rosemary is one of the most versatile plants in a garden. Here are my 10 favorite Rosemary varieties. Want some Rosemary for your garden? Click on the links below for some different types; https://amzn.to/3SxizO9 https://amzn.to/3FQOSzH https://amzn.to/47g7gxD https://amzn.to/472OLgz https://amzn.to/3tZljcF Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Grow Fresh Herbs Fast With This Easy Vego Garden Bed Kit!

 

Doug showcases how to easily enjoy fresh floor using a Vego garden bed kit for growing herbs. This raised bed is perfect for a backyard garden, making growing herbs simple and fun. Consider this kit for easy gardening and to create your own fantastic herb garden. Here are some links to Vego garden bed kits and the accessories. https://amzn.to/40vgCVD https://amzn.to/4o0tBZf https://amzn.to/4l1b8ta https://amzn.to/4lZDk0a https://amzn.to/450ovDV https://amzn.to/3UnSH6R Here are links to other garden bed kits; https://amzn.to/3QveGrP https://amzn.to/3rXMEuR https://amzn.to/3OqILGj https://amzn.to/3Kv6HHs https://amzn.to/3Kv6CDE https://amzn.to/3KrzMni Here are links to herb and vegetable garden markers; https://amzn.to/3qd0GbG https://amzn.to/43YIvUO https://amzn.to/3ql4nfg Slow release fertilizer; https://amzn.to/3lOtRiF https://amzn.to/3lNFWVe Here are some herbs for your garden ROSEMARY https://amzn.to/3YSPEFw BASIL https://amzn.to/3YNsQas OREGANO https://amzn.to/4exRmlN THYME https://amzn.to/3UWeoeX GARDEN SAGE https://amzn.to/4ftR7Ju PARSLEY https://amzn.to/3YNLBum DILL https://amzn.to/497FplL Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 20 Easy Ways to Make Your Patio Awesome!

 

Ready to spruce up your outdoor space? Doug shares some great patio furniture ideas to get you started! Consider adding a cozy outdoor spaces with some string lights for a relaxing backyard oasis. Don't forget a patio dining set to enjoy those summer evenings. Here are the links for some of the items in the video; DINING FURNITURE https://amzn.to/4kRbrHt CAFE FURNITURE https://amzn.to/4k3bjU0 FIREPIT FURNITURE https://amzn.to/447p5AB OUTDOOR RUG https://amzn.to/4lpnV9j WATER FOUNTAIN https://amzn.to/4lk0oGA https://amzn.to/4iz00mu WALL ART https://amzn.to/4ia2Puk https://amzn.to/3cJOch6 https://amzn.to/3FLK9gD GARDEN ART https://amzn.to/3xjxKxF https://amzn.to/3RbqQ8e https://amzn.to/4iTxwDV BIRD FEEDER https://amzn.to/4iz00mu https://amzn.to/43Z6dDL GARDEN SWING https://amzn.to/4k93f4m OUTDOOR TV https://amzn.to/4li4grF https://amzn.to/3G1bdhZ WIND SCULPTURE https://amzn.to/43YHr6A RAIN CHAIN https://amzn.to/4kTBP3p BBQ https://amzn.to/44g2ZKW LOUNGE CHAIRS https://amzn.to/4nbmjBL 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 - 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 - 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 - How often should I feed my orange tree

 

Why is my orange (or lemon or lime) tree looking bad? It probably needs more food and water than you have been giving the tree. This video will talk about how often to feed your citrus tree. Here are links to some of the citrus tree foods seen in the video. https://amzn.to/4bNraUw https://amzn.to/4hmZQNW https://amzn.to/4kK4kkE Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Which Rosemary is Best for Hiding Things

  

It's Rosemary Week! Rosemary is one of the most versatile plants in a garden. This 4 part series will look at the best Rosemary for a wide variety of uses. Today's video will look at the best Rosemary for hiding things like fences, air conditioner units and other ugly items in your garden. Want some Rosemary for your garden? Click on the links below for some different types; https://amzn.to/3E9VhZy https://amzn.to/3SxizO9 https://amzn.to/3FQOSzH https://amzn.to/47g7gxD https://amzn.to/472OLgz https://amzn.to/3tZljcF Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Which Rosemary is Best for Cooking

  

It's Rosemary Week! Rosemary is one of the most versatile plants in a garden. This 4 part series will look at the best Rosemary for a wide variety of uses. Today's video will look at the best Rosemary for cooking. Want some Rosemary for your garden? Click on the links below for some different types; https://amzn.to/3E9VhZy https://amzn.to/3SxizO9 https://amzn.to/3FQOSzH https://amzn.to/47g7gxD https://amzn.to/472OLgz https://amzn.to/3tZljcF Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Which Rosemary is Best for Containers

 

It's Rosemary Week! Rosemary is one of the most versatile plants in a garden. This 4 part series will look at the best Rosemary for a wide variety of uses. Today's video will look at the best Rosemary for containers. Want some Rosemary for your garden? Click on the links below for some different types; https://amzn.to/3E9VhZy https://amzn.to/3SxizO9 https://amzn.to/3FQOSzH https://amzn.to/47g7gxD https://amzn.to/472OLgz https://amzn.to/3tZljcF Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Which Rosemary is Best for Slopes

 

It's Rosemary Week! Rosemary is one of the most versatile plants in a garden. This 4 part series will look at the best Rosemary for a wide variety of uses. Today's video will look at the best Rosemary for slopes. Want some Rosemary for your garden? Click on the links below for some different types; https://amzn.to/3E9VhZy https://amzn.to/3SxizO9 https://amzn.to/3FQOSzH https://amzn.to/47g7gxD https://amzn.to/472OLgz https://amzn.to/3tZljcF Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to build a raised vegetable bed

 

Do you love growing your own herbs but your soil is terrible? A raised bed is your answer. This video will look at how to build a custom bed made from synthetic boards. Here are some links to raised vegetable garden kits; https://amzn.to/3QveGrP https://amzn.to/3rXMEuR https://amzn.to/3OqILGj https://amzn.to/3Kv6HHs https://amzn.to/3Kv6CDE https://amzn.to/3KrzMni

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to make really easy rosemary chicken

 

My wife is a great cook and when time is tight she will just grab some chicken and herbs from our garden for something easy. Here is one of her favorites,

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Video - How to plant a raised herb garden

 

Do you love growing your own herbs but your soil is terrible? A raised bed is your answer. This video will look at wooden garden kits and good herbs for raised beds.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Here is the link to buy the raised herb garden bed in the video

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Video - 15 Ideas on what to do with a dead lawn

Has the summer been brutal on your lawn? Rather than reseed your lawn, here are 15 ideas to what to replace your dead lawn with. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to attract birds to your garden

Birds in our gardens are enchanting. Here's a video to show how attract more into your garden.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to Roast Tomatoes

Are you being overwhelmed by all the tomatoes you grew this summer? Here's an easy recipe for using up a lot of cherry tomatoes. ROASTED TOMATOES Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 20-25 minutes Ingredients 3 - 5 cups cherry tomatoes 1 clove garlic 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp salt 2 tsp your choice of Italian herbs Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design