Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Video - How to Divide Amaryllis Bulbs

 

Every 2 to 3 years it is a good idea to dig up and divide Amaryllis bulbs. Here's how to do it. Also, here are some links to buy the bulbs now for a beautiful spring garden. https://amzn.to/3LkOtJh (this is the one in the video) https://amzn.to/3sYlunZ https://amzn.to/3ECzkPK Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Photo - Praying Mantis


You know you are doing organic gardening right when you have one of these sneaking 
around in the in the plants.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
Taken in my own garden.

 

Friday, September 8, 2023

Video - Why do Snails Bunch up Like This?

 

Have you ever wondered why snails bunch up like this. Here is the answer. It's summer hibernation. Hate snail? Here are some organic snail killers; https://amzn.to/44I9DrE https://amzn.to/3PcCbDS https://amzn.to/44I9ODk Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Video - How a Monster Concrete Driveway Gets Poured Part 2

 

This project involves a giant 4,000 square foot concrete driveway. Here is day 2 of the big pour. 6 trucks were used today in pouring half of this colored concrete driveway. This is a colored concrete from Davis Colors called Palomino. Looking for more pathway and driveway ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Monday, September 4, 2023

Video - This Week in Landscape Construction #6

 
 

The construction tour continues as I check on 5 projects I designed. 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

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Photo - Panda Plant (Kalanchoe tomentosa)

 

The Panda Plant is also known as the Chocolate Soldier and is great for pots.

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


 

Video - Some Peaceful Koi

 

Here are 2 peaceful minutes of slow swimming koi fish. Enjoy! Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Video - 25 Fun Things to do in Catalina, California


I'm back from my vacation at Catalina Island. This island paradise is only 20 miles off the shore of Los Angeles. Here are 25 fun things to do in Catalina. Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Photo - Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)

 

This is an easy to grow, hummingbird friendly plant.

Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design