Your Garden Made Perfect

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?

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.

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.