Huge Abandoned Garden Transformation - Father & Son Makeover Timelapse -

[@maureenwright7001]

Having had my garden landscaped 12 months ago, trust me when I say you saved yourself way more than £15k. Fantastic job, well done! 😀

[@DIYJourney1]

Thankyou 🙂 hope you enjoy yours

[@JC-qf1jd]

wow £15k? Do you have a big garden?

[@maureenwright7001]

@@JC-qf1jd yes, I live on a corner plot on a hill and I had my front garden which wraps around the front and side going all the way to the end of my back garden completely changed. It was steeply sloped so I had it reconstructed onto 3 levels. I also used sleepers horizontally but I had them embedded into my lawn so I can walk from one level to the next while cutting the lawn with my mower. Top level is flower beds, middle all lawn, lower a mixture of both lawn and flower beds. Plus footpath from garden gate and driveway. Because of the expense it was done in stages but well worth it. I get many compliments on how unusual it is having the sleepers rise out of the lawn and then sink back into the lawn the other side of the house. I chose a landscaper I knew well, he was quite expensive compared to others in my area but I knew he did exceptional work. 🙂

[@phil-zz5hk]

@@maureenwright7001 going cheap creates nightmares .

[@ge2719]

@@phil-zz5hk hiring someone who charges a lot and does a terrible job creates even more.

[@danut1970]

I’m speechless….WOW!!! Congratulations!!!!!!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂 very kind of you

[@rosemariesanchez1338]

Wow what a huge transformation and a lot of back breaking work! What a wonderful place to relax. And for those who complained there wasn't any gardening, he did say planting to follow. Not everyone wants the work of tending and weeding huge gardens, please show us the finished project after you plant. I can't wait to seenthe rest!😊

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 😃 plants were added this year.

[@jakesvanheerden6479]

I've watched countless makeover videos. This one, ranks number one ! Fantastic transformation.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thats very kind of you

[@jimmythelefty]

Top notch work. It's especially nice to see the French drain and that you left a small strip of gravel right next to the house. Shows that you understand the drainage of a sloped yard. The remodel itself is great, but those details mean that it'll still look like that 20 years from now. Great job!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thats very kind of you. Really pleased to see people noticing the effort that has gone in to the details.

[@patricerieublanc4700]

Magnifique exemple de ce qu'il est possible de faire avec un terrain a forte pente et à faible surface. C'est très juste...

[@bigears5809]

My back hurts just watching you do this. So inspiring.

[@DIYJourney1]

😁

[@kazgreenham1877]

Gold medal guys. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ChrisLovesThisGame]

That tracked wheelbarrow makes me jealous! Also, I loved the footage of the truck scooping up the bricks lol. Nom, nom, nom

[@chinadolldr8091]

Definitely needs some type of flowers to set this off! Roses! 🥰 Great job!

[@next0845]

Nice job! 4:47 Women stood around nattering, men busy grafting 😂

[@DIYJourney1]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ixxifan]

Sensational job fellas

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@markgilder9990]

I respect the amount of hardwork you have put into this.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@Isabella-nh5dm]

Wow! Absolutely beautiful! Can't possibly say more.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@drinkbuddy]

That is just absolutely glorious. Hats off to you all. 🤛

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 👍🏻🙂

[@carolynellis387]

An absolute monster makeover.....

[@DIYJourney1]

Im still tired now 😃

[@carolynellis387]

I bet you both are tired, DIY journeymen. It was one heck of a project, love the grassy steps too..have fun planting up borders etc, looks fabulous

[@DR-999]

Built to last , great workmanship, amazing transformation. One of the best I have seen .

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you for your kind words. Really great to hear from someone who has noted the efforts and engineering behind the work done. Very much appreciated, thank you.

[@sandraprudames4098]

WOW now that’s a transformation ! Absolutely beautiful.

[@DIYJourney1]

Very kind of you, thank you

[@patvisek222]

What a beautiful transformation! A lot of sweat went into that makeover, but the results are stunning! Who wouldn't want a backyard paradise like that! Awesome!!!

[@DIYJourney1]

Very kind words, thank you 🙂

[@michellebyrom6551]

Several different, usable spaces were created out of what was convenient for the original housebuilding. Having French doors open onto a side path that has to be followed to gain access to the much higher garden level us far from convenient. I suspect the new layout let's a lot more light into the house too, besides making a better view out than a brick wall. Mulch and sprinklers save a lot of ongoing maintenance. Personally, I'm slowly pulling out the couch grass in my garden for pretty ground cover that doesn't need regular mowing. Irish moss for playing on, chamomile for lounging near the washing line. Life is too short to waste 3 hours with a hovermower on high maintenance grass. You've done a great job on the structure and basics. In a couple of years when flowering shrubs and such are in and thriving it will be wonderful. Probably added a good 25k to the house too. We'll done. #Great job.

[@DIYJourney1]

Very knowledgeable and thoughtful words there, clearly understanding the process we went through and what was achieved because of it. A breath of fresh air to read. Thank you for your comment, I wish you all the best with yours. Rob

[@lorrettacrowley5922]

wow, what a lovely transformation 👍

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 😃

[@patelkrunal311]

Speechless.

[@tackyman2011]

That tracked wheelbarrow thingy was cool. I've never seen one before. A real back saver.

[@DIYJourney1]

Absolutely saved a huge amount of work, especially considering the tight access

[@johnpollock4257]

It’s a credit to you both, huge amount of very hard work to tackle, well done.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@terencebennison6275]

It's a lot of hard work done by you guy's, but man! the feeling of pride you must have in yourselves, having done such a good job. Well done Sir!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you for the kind words. It certainly does, it makes the BBQ’s taste much nicer 😁

[@ms.d8628]

Unbelievably AWESOME!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@lewisdean22]

Well done men fantastic job ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@emmaslow]

The patio drainage details, and 'french drain' around the house made me very happy :) Looking great - enjoy the plants when they arrive!

[@patrickflanagan8008]

What a wonderful transformation, all your hard graft paid off. Bravo Sir's

[@Meadie69]

Very satisfying to watch!

[@PV96]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@Mychannel-wx9qm]

wow, you guys have done a remarkable job! Must be so much more satisfying looking at the yard knowing youve done it yourselves

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, absolutely, real sense of achievement. The bbq’s taste much nicer 😁

[@aceofspades5786]

great work, like all the levels, lucky to have a skilled ol' man to help.

[@marcusweaver9728]

Wow…..the vision to see the finished product with what you started with is amazing. The patience and attention to detail are traits that I do not have, but can appreciate. Well done.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, very kind words

[@robglover3965]

Absolutely incredible ! Looks beautiful … what I love is that you have seeded real grass and not that crap fake rubbish ! Also doesn’t look like those tacky “Love Island” make overs … this is a proper garden

[@DIYJourney1]

I think this has to be the best compliment ever 😁👍🏻 Much appreciated, thank you. I have the exact same view point

[@judebrown4103]

@@DIYJourney1 wow love what you did there... my only tentative thought is : did all that lovely topsoil go to a good home?!

[@DIYJourney1]

The top soil removed was not good. The good stuff was saved for levelling the lawn. However the good stuff was taken away to be screened for reuse for someone else

[@judebrown4103]

@@DIYJourney1 oh that is good news, glad the better stuff was reused it looked lovely and loamy. Fantastic job you did there, I bet you're getting stuck into planting now. 👍👏

[@sandramarc4858]

Incredible workmanship

[@DIYJourney1]

Very kind thank you 🙂

[@nateasbury2177]

Very impressive! What a brilliant transformation!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@georginaharvey736]

Superb inspiration for my tiny back garden plot! I shall try a miniature version, with my son doing the heavy lifting!

[@katharinabruns9480]

WOW! That's great!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@monchobenitez8010]

Increíble! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TOYSTITCHER]

Wow ! NICE WORK !! …..’tis wonderful ! 👍

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@TomaszekGEO]

SUPER !!!!!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@Probity100]

What a fantastic transformation! Well done

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@intanbaharuddin2703]

❤😮wowww.....a messy jungle turned neat N fabulous😊 Must be beautiful English garden with flowers & greenery😊

[@paulholmes7941]

Outstanding job, well done!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@andyharris17able]

That was a great pleasure to watch boys , totally professional and a brilliant job , come down to Devon , you would have continuous work ....👍

[@DIYJourney1]

That is very kind of you thank you. Wish it wasn’t so much effort or id take you up on that 😃

[@chops6416]

Excellent hard landscaping. Now needs some equally awesome planting 🌳🌻🌺

[@sylvia912]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I LOVE IT!!♡♡♡

[@peinture1071]

Beautiful.....Thank you !!!

[@jackiedelvalle]

Wowzers. Beautiful work boys 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Ignore the (massively outnumbered) negative bridge-dwellers. They can go and renovate their own gardens to suit their own tastes and needs. You state quite clearly at the end that planting is to follow, so not sure why they're banging on about lack of plants. 🙄 Sometimes people make me despair 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@DIYJourney1]

🤣🤣 This has the be the best comment ever. Thank you for taking the time to thoroughly watch the video and acknowledge its current state, but also appreciate the effort so far, it really is appreciated. You are always welcome on my channel 👍🏼

[@einsteines]

Fantastic effort, lads. I hope the weather lets you enjoy the fruits of your labour for many years to come. Well done!

[@DIYJourney1]

Very kind thank you 🙂

[@sonyag5893]

The motorized wheel-barrow thing... how come I didn't know those things existed before??? Great job, wow!

[@keshatton2334]

Wow, that is very skill full work with the machinery. I have to congratulate you on a very professional job. If a job is worth doing it is worth doing well. 100% admiration.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@jdy1157]

Nice job lads. I usually skip through these type of video's but this one was a pleasure to watch. 👏

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, very kind words

[@jonathonrowley3535]

Fabulous transformation

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@TheCod3r]

Super underrated ❤

[@theGentlemanCaller73]

Beautiful job and a beautiful yard! I hope it brings you and family much joy in the coming years.

[@DIYJourney1]

Very kind of you, thank you

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

WOW, you guys are professionals. I wish I had a dad and a brother like you both to complete all DIY I need done in my place. Wish you much success in your DIY journey.

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

I forgot to say that the railway slippers look great as retention wall.

[@DIYJourney1]

Very kind of you, thank you

[@michaellong8802]

Wow! Utterly sublime 👍

[@epicmatt3467]

Amazing! So much more useable, and those accent lights along the wall are stunning.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, thats exactly what we was hoping to achieve, a balance of patio space, and lawned area

[@thisgarbageiscoralgable.88]

A spectacular transformation ! 😎

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@genwhite1175]

Wow! That is absolutely beautiful! Well done on a superb job!

[@DIYJourney1]

🙂 Thank you

[@brettdavis3552]

Class transformation,

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@beahorob5189]

Wow just wow!!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@Gazh64]

Hats off to you guys, that was an insane amount of work for two people. Top job as well.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@susanbarton8969]

Wow, what an amazing transformation. So much more usable space out from the doors. And I loved how you grassed the steps .

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@waynejones750]

Stunning.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@alessandrarocco6272]

Wow. Beautiful

[@johnhudson333]

Great job! One of you must be an engineer and one a landscape architect. You saved a fortune and have something to be very proud of for many years. 👍

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, we certainly are proud. haha both engineers, however one is a retired road transport engineer and Im a electrical engineer in the rail industry, maybe its the thinking process that helped us

[@rowselljenn1]

As someone who loves a project, I was mesmerised by this video. If only it was so fast🥴Fabulous job. Congratulations 👏

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, there is the full series of videos showing the detail in my playlists.

[@scottbramley1778]

Absolutely brilliant! Well done

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

You guys really know what you are doing!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@doug8525]

Wow! What a difference! I imagine your property value got a nice boost also. Excellent work! Excellent!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂 I do hope so

[@lucsurmon2623]

Absolutely amazing transformation !!!

[@danagabi8275]

Ce frumoasa transformare a curtii interioare.Acum de drag sa stai in curte si sa se relaxeze si sa serveasca o cafea si sa se bucure de aer curat si proaspat. BRAVO 👏👏👏

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 😁

[@veronicacuello9890]

From caos to cosmos! Great job!

[@MD-lb1oz]

Amazing work!

[@bessmcmess4314]

I particularly like the grass steps

[@tomashton5117]

Stunning transformation, a very good job!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@Mark-sg2ri]

Fantastic job you both did 👍

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@ca6177]

All I can say is wow! You all did a fantastic job, lots of work involved, but you guys did great!

[@Groundwater24]

Impressive. Very impressive.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 🙂

[@eifeljunge_79]

Awesome!!! Great design!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you 😃

[@ritamorgan7829]

Beautiful!

[@derekmorrison4191]

Wow‼️

[@sharonanderson3851]

Lovely!

[@ivanlarin86]

Men! Wonderful garden and a truly professional work! Best regards!

[@DIYJourney1]

Very kind thank you

[@hilaryraza4561]

What a beautiful job

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@sallykoch3681]

Unbelievable amount of hard work with beautiful results, congratulations! A job very well done, kudos!

[@DIYJourney1]

Very kind words thank you

[@jaynerichards7527]

Fantastic and inspiring video - thanks for sharing. It is clear you are professional from the skills you display and the fine quality of the work. I am looking forward to another post showing the planting!

[@DIYJourney1]

Ill take that as a great compliment thank you, hoping you mean professional by how we applied the delivery, as this certainly is not our profession. Really appreciate it, thank you.

[@jaynerichards7527]

@@DIYJourney1 if you are not professionals you did a first class job and must have added a fortune to the value of your lovely property. I would hire you any day. Good luck with your amazing garden.

[@jameel3031]

Beautiful as anything

[@charlesdouglas2877]

Impressive - well done chaps

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you

[@musicallyyoshimi9651]

Really nice work guys!

[@aileensochon7500]

Wow. Love it so far.

[@lauriecolburn7743]

Gorgeous 😍

[@TheEcoHome]

Can't wait to have my own place and be able to make it my own like you lot have, this is beautiful and you should be proud!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, we are. All the best with finding your own place

[@zillehuma6913]

Beautiful

[@mariajesuslopez4391]

Fantástico trabajo, ha quedado precioso

[@schrodingerscat1863]

Did something similar to this myself, years ago, so I know how much graft you had to put into this. Great job.

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, hope your enjoying yours

[@svensteffens]

Great job. Wow

[@cbvickers4044]

Beautiful work! I personally prefer a lush garden but totally understand the need for a serene usable yard area.

[@DIYJourney1]

Plants are to come…unfortunately money doesn’t grow on them

[@grantpiper9543]

You fellas done an awesome job

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you very much 🙂