Photos - Sacred Heart Meditation Garden

I have been designing gardens for 14 years and this is one of my favorites.  This public garden was designed for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coronado, California.  It is located at 650 D Ave and is open to the public during daylight hours.  It features a guided pathway through the stations of the cross.   The garden also has 3 focal points. One is dedicated to fallen veterans, one to children who returned to God too soon and one to Mary, the mother of God.  Plants and landscape materials are used symbolically throughout the garden.

Photos by Doug Kalal

Photo - California Fuchsia (Epilobium canum)

This California native is also a great hummingbird plant.

Photos by Doug Kalal

Photo - Rock Retaining Wall

This rock retaining wall was built with 8 tons of Baja Cresta boulders by Dandy Landscape Construction.

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in Rancho Santa Fe

Photo - Rock Purslane (Calandrinia sp.)

This tough ground cover succulent explodes with pink blossoms in the spring.

Photo by Doug Kalal

Photo - Glass Fence

Here's a great way to preserve the view and protect against the wind.

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in San Diego

Photo - Pond with Koi

This tranquil water feature features a koi pond.

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's garden in El Cajon

Photo - Putting Green and Seating Area

Photo by Doug Kalal, taken at a client's residence in San Diego

Photo - Dianella with dew drops

Photo by Doug Kalal

Photo - Pavers

These are examples of the 3 most popular types of pavers sold at RCP Block and Brick.

Photos by Doug Kalal

Photo - Preen

Preen is great way to stop future weeds.  Combine this with 3" of mulch will help keep a landscape looking great.

Photo by Doug Kalal