We created a beautiful garden for the Drake family in episode eight of Love Your Garden.
We wanted to make a stunning outdoor space for the family to enjoy spending as much time as possible together.
This what the garden looked like when we arrived:
And this is the garden after the makeover.
I loved the wildflower meadow feel. We put a lot of wood into the garden and it had a really naturalistic style.
The circular patio was lovely and the log edging was truly effective.
The wood on the shed made it feel more like part of the garden and I adored the hanging candle lights in mason jars along the path.
And that outdoor bed was incredible! I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical when Frances suggested it, but it looked great. And it was so comfy.
In fact, here we are testing it out!
The seating area and fire pit are perfect for getting as much enjoyment as possible out of the garden.
And I want a bar in my own garden!
I also loved the little touches for the children. I hope they love playing on that tractor.
See the photos from behind the scenes here!
David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist, Broadcaster, and Author. David has worked with a number of the UK’s leading garden retailers as a plant buyer and strategic consultant. With more than 30 years experience, in horticulture, David is as passionate about plants now as he was when he bought his first plant at a village fete.
Last week on the episode with the two elderly friends living together at the end you put a statue of a west highland white terrier in the front garden. I have one of these dogs and would love one of these statues. Could you let me know where you got it from. Thank you.
i loved what you did with the garden in episode 8 ! Absolutely gorgeous. Could you tell me where I can get the meadow rolls you used from please ?
Hi Jan, It was from Tillers Turf: http://www.tillersturf.co.uk
Very moving story, makes you feel lucky to have your health.
I was in floods of tears…some happy, some sad. Memories are so precious for this little family ♥ Well done to the team for making a garden they can enjoy :-)
What you all did for the Drake family was truly amazing, it will give them all such a wonderful outdoor space to enjoy with family and friends and make lots of lovely memories. Very well done.
I loved all the gardens in this Episode. Everyone garden told a wonderful,story , very tearful at times . The last one for the Drake family was wonderful. Well don Alan and your amazing team . I will miss seeing your programs . Can’t wait until the next ones . Patricia
I love the programme .I try too watch every episode .Please keep up the great work
All the episodes are amazing,,, so much joy and happiness for all the families… I wish they could do mine ….
Such a great show. We watch all of your episodes. So much thought goes into it, and you all get on so well.
What you’ve done for all the families has been truly amazing, well done to all the team. Great show we have enjoyed every episode .
Love it. So creative. Where did the pizza oven come from?
Diane. X
Such well chosen families for the make-overs – tear jerking stories and such wonderful results
Love the show , need iidea for back yard thats been decked any suggestions welcome.
Love the programme,can’t watch it without getting out the tissues.
It’s wonderful that so many deserving people get to have a beautiful garden.
i love watching this programme ! Hope they do another series .
I love your programme and what you all do for others,giving people a chance to spend quality tine together in sometimes their last day/months. Such a beautiful selfless thing to do and your finished gardens are beautiful. Wish I had free fingers and your imigination. Brilliant.