First impressions matter, and nothing improves a home’s appearance faster than a landscape renovation. In this video, we show how strategic landscaping upgrades can dramatically boost your curb appeal, making your property more attractive, functional, and valuable.
You’ll see how a landscape renovation can include:
Updated planting beds and clean landscape lines
Hardscape improvements like walkways, edging, or retaining walls
Better layout and flow for your front yard
Simple upgrades that increase property value
Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or just want a more welcoming front yard, these curb appeal landscaping ideas will help inspire your next outdoor upgrade.
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Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design
For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net
Thank you to Unique Landscaping for their excellent work on these projects.
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Welcome to the channel! I’m Doug Kalal, a San Diego–based Landscape Designer with 20 years of experience, helping homeowners solve real residential landscape problems with practical, beautiful, and affordable ideas.
If you’re looking for San Diego landscape design tips, Southern California garden advice, or inspiration for your next backyard makeover, you’re in the right place. My videos cover everything from patio material ideas, garden walkway installations, and retaining wall repairs to choosing the best drought-tolerant plants and creating low-maintenance, colorful gardens.
You’ll find solutions for:
🌿 Backyard and front yard landscaping problems
🌿 Drainage issues, block wall makeovers, and hardscape repairs
🌿 Outdoor lighting design, path lights, and nighttime garden ambiance
🌿 Best plants for Southern California, including natives, shrubs, and perennials
🌿 DIY landscaping projects anyone can tackle
Whether you want to transform your outdoor space, pick the right plants, or create a water-wise garden that thrives in San Diego’s climate, this channel gives you the tools, ideas, and confidence to get it done.
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If your backyard is sloped or uneven, adding a retaining wall is one of the best ways to create more flat, usable space. In this video, we break down how retaining walls work and how they can help you level your yard for patios, play areas, gardens, and outdoor living spaces.

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Looking for more landscape ideas? Check out these books:
https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM
https://amzn.to/3DepGjk
👍 Like this video for more landscaping and construction projects, and don’t forget to subscribe for design ideas, DIY tips, and big backyard transformations!