Photo - Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-caste)

This wonderful small tree / large shrub reaches about 15 feet tall & wide.

The foliage is fragrant and has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries in Europe. The Chaste Tree is deciduous and blooms in the summer.  It is drought tolerant and heat loving.

Photos by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

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Photo - Raised Concrete Patio

I designed this little patio to take advantage of the views and offer the client a nice spot for a fire pit.

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

Photo - Modern Wood Fence

This modern wood fence was made from Mangeris hard wood with metal posts.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy')

This is my favorite small tree for tight spaces.  The Forest Pansy Redbud will reach about 15' tall x 15' wide.

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

Photo - Fireplace and Curved BBQ

This custom fireplace and outdoor kitchen creates a wonderful focal point for the backyard.

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

Photo - Decomposed Granite Pathway and Dry Stream Bed

This wandering pathway is accented by a dry stream bed that serves to divert water from the slope and away from the pathway.

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

Photo - Rock Purslane (Calindrinia sp.)

This succulent ground cover is loaded with pink flowers in the spring.

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

Photo - Antique Cobble Paver Walkway

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Photo - BBQ counter with Tile Top

This outdoor kitchen features a tile top and stone facade.

Photo by Tom Dandy, Dandy Landscape Construction

Photo - Crosby Jade Plant (Crassula ovata 'Crosby')

This tough little succulent will reach 2' tall and wide.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design