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 - Incredible Sloped Backyard Transformation Using a Retaining Wall | Full ...

Transforming a sloped backyard doesn’t have to be impossible! In this video, we show how we used a retaining wall to completely reshape a challenging sloped yard into a functional and beautiful outdoor space. This backyard makeover now features: A sturdy retaining wall to create level areas A stylish brick patio for entertaining A relaxing jacuzzi A fun and safe kids play area If you’re looking for backyard landscaping ideas, retaining wall inspiration, or ways to turn a steep slope into usable outdoor living space, this project is full of ideas you can apply to your own yard.

Video - Landscape Makeover From Brick Mess to Backyard Paradise!

 

Welcome to another edition of Landscape Makeover! In this episode, we take on a backyard that was trapped in a maze of bricks, pillars, walls, and fences — and completely transform it into a luxurious outdoor space made for entertaining. This backyard remodel features: 🌿 A modern outdoor kitchen perfect for gatherings 💦 A sparkling pool and relaxing hot tub 🐾 A large dog-friendly yard 📺 An outdoor TV room for year-round enjoyment Watch as this cluttered space becomes an elegant backyard retreat that blends comfort, function, and beauty. Whether you’re dreaming of adding a pool, upgrading your patio, or creating a dog-friendly outdoor area, this transformation is full of ideas and inspiration.. This video was shot in San Diego, California. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK 👉Here are some more videos from my channel to help you with your landscape: https://youtu.be/Ynp3RPCrSEc?si=RMjlGRL1aC0TgAnT https://youtu.be/a0VF5dBchZU?si=M4kii7hEiU4RD9Si https://youtu.be/7JwLggNZ03Q?si=u29pTu9tqA1u-ywc https://youtu.be/VkTavKdZ3tw?si=WaGeRFT18gAjpqu7 https://youtu.be/Nq6fo0Oe3C8?si=I2t5LChzDibTRC-n https://youtu.be/Essh0jb2yVc?si=v_TOnI7cY_ImdXVL Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Backyard Landscape Lighting Ideas

 

Landscape lighting can really make a backyard pop. This video will cover the 5 basic types of landscape lighting; Path Lights, Up Lights, Step Lights, Down Lights, and Accent Lights. Here is the link for the programable Cafe Lights seen in the video; https://amzn.to/42YdwLv Need more help? Here is a great book on low voltage lighting. https://amzn.to/3ltOSfU Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Small Backyard Remodel #5 Fireplace, BBQ, Bamboo Shade Structure, Pave...

 

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 bamboo shade structure, a large outdoor kitchen and fireplace. 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 - Holiday Light Spectacular at the San Diego Botanic Garden

 

Every year the San Diego Botanic Garden puts on an amazing holiday lights display. This year the display is called Lightscape San Diego. Here is the Garden's webpage for more information. https://sdbg.org/ https://sdbg.org/lightscape/ Here are some links to fun holiday light decorations for your home https://amzn.to/4i7NRVQ https://amzn.to/495gqz8 https://amzn.to/3Zojtzw (I have this one and I love it) https://amzn.to/412VJ5a Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 40 Wall Ideas for your Landscape Remodel

 

Wall come in all sizes, materials and purposes. This video will look at 40 different walls that fill a wide range of landscape needs. From retaining walls to seating walls to perimeter walls, we will look as everything from keystone walls to CMU block walls to metal walls. Here are some links to the materials in this video; 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 https://www.rcpblock.com/ https://www.belgard.com/products/retaining-walls/highland-stone 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 - 40 Front Yard Remodel Ideas

 

Are you thinking about remodeling your front yard? Here are 40 different remodel ideas. This videos were shot in San Diego, California. This video has examples of; 10 - front yard pathways 9 - front yard stairs 9 - front yard walls 5 - driveways, both pavers and concrete 4 - front yard patios 2 - interior pathways and front yard lighting Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk

Here is a great book on low voltage lighting. https://amzn.to/3ltOSfU Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - What's New at Costco in 2024

For some the appearance of the groundhog on Feb 2nd signals the beginning of spring. For me, it's when Costco sets up all their outdoor furniture and accessories. Here's what's new at Costco. Here are links to some of the items in this video; https://amzn.to/49rI7RW https://amzn.to/4976c0t https://amzn.to/49sC7Iq https://amzn.to/3UwDMII https://www.costco.com/ Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Patio with outdoor fireplace

 

This new patio features an outdoor fireplace and kitchen.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

taken at a client's residence in San Diego

 

Video - Path Lights vs Up Lights

 

Low voltage landscape lighting is a great way to add value to your home while increasing safety. Path lights and up lights are the two most common types of landscape lighting and here is the difference. Here are the links to some of the products in this video; https://amzn.to/3nuqXyh https://amzn.to/3Ca0U3u https://amzn.to/3EelgdT https://www.fxl.com/ https://www.kichler.com/ Here is a great book on low voltage lighting. https://amzn.to/3ltOSfU Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #11 Concrete Driveway, Paver Patio...

 

The construction tour continues as I check on 6 projects I designed. This week the crews install a paver patio, concrete driveway, dry stream bed, outdoor kitchen with a counter countertop, outdoor fireplace, and low voltage lighting. Looking for more patio & lighting ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/4aTzaSU https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - 5 Backyard Makeover Ideas

 

Here are 5 backyard makeovers that cover a wide range of different situations from a new pool to terracing a hillside. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3mYIFfv https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Here's the link for the smart cafe lights in the video; https://amzn.to/48uARo9 Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - San Diego Botanic Garden Holiday Lights Spectacular

 

Every year the San Diego Botanic Garden puts on an amazing holiday lights display. This year the display is called Lightscape San Diego. Here is the Garden's webpage for more information. https://sdbg.org/ https://sdbg.org/lightscape/ Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Landscape Makeover What Happened Here?!?

 

Time for another edition of Landscape Makeover. This backyard was a crazy mix of huge tree roots, collapsing retaining walls and broken concrete. We tamed the chaos with a mix of new concrete and well built retaining walls. Thank you to Unique Landscaping for their assistance in making this video. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3mYIFfv https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk https://amzn.to/3lwOmxK Video 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

Photo - Artificial Turf Lawn at Night

 

Photo - Modern Light from FXL

 

FXL lights come in a wide range of styles and finishes.

Photos by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

 

Photo - Dry Stream Bed with Night Lighting

 

Photo - Patio at Night

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

taken at a client's residence in Point Loma