Your Garden Made Perfect

Feb 04, 2021

Demi and Laura have a busy family life in Hertfordshire, but their lacklustre ‘L-shaped’ garden, strewn with kids’ toys, needs an injection of life to make it the perfect space for their large, fun-loving family. Demi loves to entertain, while Laura wants a relaxing space for the family to spend quality time together in. Will it be possible to create an outdoor haven which works for everyone?

Feb 11, 2021

Neil and Clare have a garden that is relatable to many, uninspiring and rarely used. One thing it does have however is a stunning view of rural Cheshire, but the pair cannot agree on how to turn it into a practical space suitable for the whole family. Clare wants somewhere quiet to have a coffee and read a book, whilst Neil wants a space for entertaining all year round. The biggest design challenge they face is making the view feel part of their garden as currently it just makes the plot feel small. Further complicating matters, Neil has known the garden all his life so there are lots of memories of his late father.

Feb 18, 2021

Pam and Marcus have a big garden surrounded by large established trees, which stretches away from their suburban home in St Albans, Hertfordshire. It has been home to football goals, trampolines and other familiar play paraphernalia for years whilst the kids have occupied it. But the couple have decided that it’s finally time for a big change. The children have grown up, and Pam and Marcus are ready to transform the garden into a space for themselves. Pam dreams of a wildlife oasis, while Marcus wants something more practical in keeping with his garden sheds. After years of staring at their long garden with its strip of scruffy lawn, it’s finally time to do something about it - but they cannot imagine where to start.

Feb 25, 2021

Suzanne and Andrew have a huge problem in their lives: a derelict, crater-sized swimming pool in their back garden in Plymouth. When they bought the house, they dreamt of lounging around on their sunbaked south-coast riviera with friends and family, but the reality has been a nightmare. A succession of landscaping companies have run a mile the moment they gaze into the abyss, but Suzanne and Andrew are determined to transform this treacherous space into the garden of their dreams. Their budget doesn’t even stretch to simply filling it in, so how can they transform this empty pool into anything resembling a garden?

Mar 04, 2021

Tracey and Jake have a decent-sized, south-facing garden in West Sussex, but the space simply doesn’t work for their family. As a full time wheelchair user, Tracey struggles to navigate the tricky slopes and awkward drops of the garden and gets frustrated that she can only venture into certain parts without assistance. Jake, meanwhile, finds the space uninspiring and gets tired of trying to keep it all looking neat and tidy. He dreams of a low maintenance solution. Their daughter Poppy would love the garden to be somewhere she can escape into and enjoy alone or with her parents.

Mar 11, 2021

Mandy and Chris adore their Victorian home in Manchester, but they cannot unlock the potential of their garden. Overlooked on all sides, the couple feel on edge and exposed whenever they spend time in it. They have considered adding hedges and big trees to give them more privacy, but they don’t want to lose the light. The couple also disagree on how they intend to enjoy the garden - Chris craves warmth, so she loves nothing more than lying in the sun, while Mandy wants to be in the shade. With so many conflicting issues, they are at a loss over how to move forward.

Jul 21, 2023

25-year-old Tom has bought his first house in Stockton-on-Tees, but the garden is an intimidating blank canvas. It lacks sunlight and a lawn isn't level.

Jul 28, 2023

A Victorian mansion in Glasgow is divided into four flats that share a communal garden but have different needs. Neighbours Zoe and James hope to unlock its potential.

Feb 04, 2022

Steph and her two children live in St Annes near Blackpool, where she wants to transform her dark, dilapidated garden into a calm space to practise yoga. Can two renowned designers help?

Feb 11, 2022

Andrew and Paolo are lumbered with a giant, oppressive retaining wall that dominates their garden. Can designers Tom Massey and Pip Probert find a way to integrate or work around this obstacle?

Feb 18, 2022

Debi and Des want their uninspiring sloped garden to be transformed into a relaxing space that the whole family can enjoy. Will designers Oliver Bond and Helen Elks-Smith be up to the task?

Feb 25, 2022

Agata and David hope their awkward L-shaped garden can become a space of happiness and relaxation for their family. Can Helen Elks-Smith and Manoj Malde come up with perfect designs?

Mar 04, 2022

Rachael and Tom are both passionate about the great outdoors and the power of nature. They want to transform their outside space into a living larder - can the designers rise to the challenge?

Mar 11, 2022

Lisa and Justin live in a new build house in Wokingham, and are desperate for a private garden sanctuary offering a 'wild' experience. Can one of the designers come up with the perfect pitch?

Jul 14, 2022

Jul 21, 2022