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 - 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 - 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 - Easy Bird Bath Cleaning Trick You Need to Try

 

Time for a little clean with me session, as I show you how to keep your bird fountain sparkling! I love attracting garden birds to my yard, and a clean bird bath is key. Vinegar is a natural and effective way to keep the algae away! Bird baths and bird feeders are great ways to encourage birds to stay in your garden. These great bug hunters are a terrific form of organic insect control. Here are some links to bird feeders; https://amzn.to/4kp5Qaq https://amzn.to/4khEHWJ https://amzn.to/4lhKNb4 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 - How I Made a Stepping Pad in 10 Minutes for $40!

 

Doug shows you how to install a stepping pad in your garden in minutes, creating a stable walkway. This simple solution replaces old, unstable stones and enhances your garden decor. This quick and affordable home improvement project adds both safety and aesthetic appeal to your yard. 10 minutes is all you will need to install this lovely Belgard stepping pad. The total cost of all the materials in this video was $40.00. Thank you to Juan Montano of Unique Landscaping for demonstrating how to install this. MATERIALS; 10 - pounds of road base 10 - pounds of leveling sand 3 - Belgard Trailway Stepping Stones (12" x 24") Lowes item #4143785 $7 each 2 - 10 pound bars of decorative river rock Lowes item#672934 TOOLS; 1 shovel 1 three foot level 1 garden trowel 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 For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net

Video - Watch This Stump Disappear in Minutes!

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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 - How To Build a Keystone Wall Step by Step!

Learn how to build a sturdy and attractive keystone retaining wall with this instructional video. This do it yourself keystone wall is made from stacked building blocks, and is a great home improvement project. Whether you're interested in landscaping or need a keystone retaining wall, this video has got you covered! Lots of landscaping problems can be solved by short keystone walls. Retaining walls, raised vegetable beds, seating walls and much more. This video will show you how to build a short (under 3 foot tall) keystone wall. This video was shot in San Diego, California. 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. Here are some books to give you more ideas on patios. https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net

Video - Easy Iris Plant Trick Every Gardener Should Know

 

Doug demonstrates the process of dividing iris plants in a California garden to boost bloom production, a simple gardening tip for maintaining healthy plants. This plant division method helps improve plant reproduction and ensures a beautiful flower garden. Learn more about growing irises and other gardening ideas in this video! Bearded iris rhizomes should be divided every 3-5 years to boost bloom production. Here's a video with Ginger the dog showing you how to do it. By the way, the bearded iris in this video is called Dracula's Kiss. Here are some links to order Iris bulbs for your garden; https://amzn.to/4eQsRAH https://amzn.to/4eETngU https://amzn.to/3BBjgiP https://amzn.to/3ZTeirO 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 - 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 - How to Perk up Your Garden or Lawn with Coffee Grounds

 

Do you like to drink coffee and garden, sometimes at the same time? Here is how to perk up your garden with coffee grounds. Coffee grounds are a great slow release source of Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium and Copper. In addition to plant food, I also recommend feeding your flowers with some Epsom Salts. This great source of Magnesium will help the roots absorbs more nitrogen and phosphorus. Use 1 cup 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 Here are some links to my favorite plant food; https://amzn.to/3WgCiCZ https://amzn.to/3Lmz1M5 https://amzn.to/3WnTIhi https://amzn.to/3zFhQ61 Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - How to Propagate Geraniums

 

Rose Scented Geraniums are fragrant, drought tolerant and rabbit resistant. Let's make some! Here's how to propagate this easy to grow plant. If you don't want to wait a few months for a ready to go geranium, here are some links to have them delivered to your house. https://amzn.to/42yMvwr https://amzn.to/44jLew3 https://amzn.to/3EFuGUu Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

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 - How to help the bees bounce back

 

The human race can't survive without the bees and yet bees are struggling. Here are some tips to help the bees bounce back. Here are links for some of the plants in the video; https://amzn.to/41C1qXz https://amzn.to/4gZvFMw https://amzn.to/3F3EhV4 https://amzn.to/3UzmFVd https://amzn.to/3vPZolc https://amzn.to/3BqBo9k https://amzn.to/3GxTuu2 https://amzn.to/3BKhiHo https://amzn.to/3UC4rCl https://amzn.to/3USA2B6 https://amzn.to/3QDzNaI https://amzn.to/3URlsdk https://amzn.to/4bcSdY1 https://amzn.to/3Wx1TYP https://amzn.to/4dr0dGm https://amzn.to/3ksp96P https://amzn.to/3DWJOXx https://amzn.to/2YZKegX https://amzn.to/3vnsrwe 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

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Video - Tips for rose pruning and shopping

 

Want to grow some roses but are not sure where to start? Here is a brief video showing you the 5 different types of roses along with some varieties in each category. There is a list of all the roses below. Want some of these roses in your garden? Here are the links. Double Delight hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/2ZI6yMl Mr. Lincoln hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/2XX2Eyc Gold Medal hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/3md8Bzo Firefighter hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/3m3uLE8 Rock N Roll grandiflora rose https://amzn.to/3v0yZ3I Dick Clark grandiflora rose https://amzn.to/2XDvlR0 Memorial Day hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/3m7Vyzf Don Juan climbing rose https://amzn.to/3oiZHTH Double Knockout floribunda rose https://amzn.to/3F0lXYt Scentimental floribunda rose https://amzn.to/3F3DLSA Burgundy Iceberg floribunda rose https://amzn.to/2Ya2DaE https://amzn.to/2XnWDdD Perfume Delight hybrid tea rose https://amzn.to/3CvPirT Frida Kahlo floribunda rose https://amzn.to/3lAv35n Iceberg floribunda rose https://amzn.to/2XwhZ8R Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design