Photo - Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

This is one of the best drought tolerant plants out there.  Rosemary is a also great for gardens that get mauled by rabbits.

Photos by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Horizontal Wood Fence

This modern fence was built with Ipe wood. 

 Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Artificial Grass and Keystone Wall

This dog run is made from artificial turf and the keystone gravity wall helps to keep the slope from running down into the yard.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Escondido

Photo - Pacific Sunrise Mirror Plant (Coprosma sp. 'Pacific Sunrise')

This compact plant gives lots of color with its colorful foliage. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Water Feature

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Curved BBQ Island

This custom BBQ island has a poured in place concrete counter top and stone facade.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Poway

Photo - Backyard Bocce Ball Court

This bocce ball court provides many hours of family fun.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Santee

Photo - Pillar Wrap

This is a great way to add some counter space in small patios.  I love wrapping the posts with block and then covering the block with the stone facade.  The top is poured in place concrete with integrated color with a sanded finish.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Poway

Photo - Leopard Plant (Farfugium japonicum)

This gorgeous perennial loves part shade, especially under palm trees.  Leopard plants can reach 3' wide and tall.  The Leopard Plant will produce beautiful yellow blossoms in the summer that reach 5' tall.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's garden in San Diego

Photo - Paver Patio

This lovely paver patio replaced a broken concrete pad.  These Orco pavers are permeable and come in a wide variety of colors.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design, taken at a client's residence in Poway