This Garden Makeover is So Achievable, Anyone Can Do It! | GARDEN | Great Home Ideas

Charlie Albone and Johanna Griggs team up for a simple garden makeover that can be broken down into a few weekend's worth of work. Click here to subscribe: bit.ly/3hxN7d5
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[@AmanSingh-wb5tp]

Who picks the music. This ain't right

[@MegaStullenandy]

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[@Etianen7]

Some very questionable choices here.

[@kaitzi]

For real. I have a similar yard and was thinking I could pull some inspiration from this. But I actually want to keep my yard n

[@cbvickers4044]

Great job, but really? There is no way those 2 young parents would be able to do that extensive revamp in a few hours over 2 weekends! Good cinema, though...who doesn't like before/after gardening shows?

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@GLau-yw9ej]

Nicely done, great transformation. Always enjoy your makeover videos, would be better if you also provide the cost breakdown, so that we have an idea of the required budget.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@janewasson4845]

Umm-since there's a deck, why the concrete slab in the yard? More grass equals more area for the kids to play, or have a little garden space.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@kaitzi]

My thoughts exactly- the backyard needed a bit of a touch up and they remodeled it to be non functional for at least half the family

[@cmnr8487]

@@kaitzi the kids can do chalk drawings on it, or jump rope or hopscotch, or building blocks, or a dozen other things.

[@Nassie54]

Am I the only one surprise with how packed the planters are and that they mixed mint with other plants ?

[@jacijune]

what's wrong with mint? Doesn't it keep bugs away that would eat the other plants?

[@Nassie54]

@@jacijune mint will suffocate the other plants roots and spread all over the pot.

[@piratequeen7431]

@@Nassie54 yes. I planted mint in a small pot first. Now I had to replant it in a bigger pot. The Roots are very invasive Edit: mint

[@cristinad4835]

You destroy the natural garden.... I am happy is not my garden... Horrible...

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

Where's Jason?

[@liamwindsor5854]

Your maths suck. If 2/3 in the ground and 1/3 above is 300mm, you’d need 600mm in ground

[@maricogan2903]

I'm in Florida/USA, very humid and hot 3/4 of the year. I like your program more than any US programs. All of the improvements are things any family can afford and accomplish. Your lumber is cut MUCH wider than here. It looks like your 2"x4" boarda are actually that size. Ours are a good 1/2" narrower. Love this.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@swordscot]

Your lumber will be about 10 times cheaper than here is Australia

[@c.m.303]

they laid the grass on road base! It should have top soil to grow! The frames are held together with glue! The lack of skill in this is crazy and only leaves disappointment for the owners to figure out and correct where they cut corners.

[@birgip.m.1236]

Those screens would pose a potentially dangerous hazard in places with wind.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@piratequeen7431]

@@birgip.m.1236 did you notice the screens are all rusty. Can you imagine if one of the kids put their finger inside and get cut 😥

[@kaitzi]

Wow destroyed that yard. Are the kids supposed to be be playing on the pavers? Looks nice but not functional. The faces of the owners when they see it says it all. That’s the face you make when someone gives you socks for Christmas

[@piratequeen7431]

Yeah. I noticed their faces too. Not much happy. They loved gardening for sure. But now they don't have any option for that

[@nemariemaskie440]

They have axed Jason from the show… They have lost the best part of this show… enjoyed watching him, it was so easy to understand him & he was hilarious.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@bcbooth498]

I don't like this bloke not a patch on Jason and his lovely fur baby. I do not watch it any more.

[@sacdigitaldesignweb]

When level the backyard they raised the ground so there’s even less privacy now than before.

[@djf8619]

hopefully the trees are fast growing

[@c.m.303]

LOL totally agree! Would have been better if they lowered the high spots. Plus did you catch how they laid the grass on the road base instead of on soil? Good luck getting that to stay nice looking.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@carltongirl95]

Those tree's are fast growing Charlie said that

[@carltongirl95]

@@c.m.303 it will Charlie knows what he's doing

[@GDName]

Fantastic job guys... I love the outcome... what a transformation. The ideas solves a lot of home owner problems with privacy and small spaces. Very fresh and inviting! Love it.

[@judithstuart9631]

Nice! Needed a play area tho? Toys storage?

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@lottatroublemaker6130]

No, anyone can’t do it, I can’t!

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@Simphome]

I am happy to see their happy expressions.

[@JamieM470]

"Anyone can do it" if they have a LOT of money. Power tools, wheelbarrow, lots of lumber, screens, paints, plants and plant pots, lots of young trees (that alone is an outrageous amount of money), bags of cement, bags of sand, soil, sod, pavers, patio furniture, a new fancy grill, etc. Yes, it looks great! (not a fan of wood painted gray, but that's just personal preference). Charlie and Johanna are delightful! But the title of the video is misleading because even if they have that much extra money, not everyone can re-grade a lawn, build a retaining wall, and build steps for a porch. Maybe technically they could if they took classes on it or had some help?

[@chabridgettumusiime8994]

Enjoyed watching you redesign of the backyard. Missed Jason ! He paints the pots with unique designs ! He adds a fire place too ! And more potted flowers 🌸🌼🌷💮🏵🌹💐🌻🌼🌺. Singing while planting trees is so fun , I loved it ! Thanks for being hands on Lady, scrubbing the old deck and painting it, great Job ! Very inspirational

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@carltongirl95]

The ladies name is Jo

[@bilgekarakasdiker6630]

What are the trees that you've planted by the fences?

[@bloglondonso]

Did you manage to find out? I wanted to know the same

[@ede-jomadden8182]

why would you screen any of the back yard from the porch/deck? Nice screen, but if there are little kids, parents would want an unobscured view of play area.

[@birgip.m.1236]

Also, Those screens would pose a potentially dangerous hazard in places with wind gusts.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@emusaurus]

Birgi p.m. of which Australia doesn’t have much of. Not in the burbs

[@banaabekwegirl5731]

curious how those trees settled, straight from the pot into the hole like that... also, is it telling that someone jokes 'relax and get away from the kids' - because this makeover seems less kid friendly than the original yard; but we all have opinions, and these folks are paid for theirs, unlike me...

[@cmnr8487]

Many people live within walking distance of a play ground and their kids spend all day at school and then go to sports practice. So kids get plenty of time outdoors and don't really need alot in their backyard. The deck is plenty big enough for them to bring toys out and play.

[@janicethomas6692]

I have to say this was an improvement, but what about the existing clothesline, that seems to be forgotten about.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@alynneflanery9918]

sorry-- not impressed really.

[@reyespenide]

Wow, just paved the whole thing. It's the complete opposite of what we should be trying to do, which is rewilding and attracting wild life to our gardens...

[@cmnr8487]

with small children or pets, a postage stamp sized yard next to a busy road is not the place to attract wildlife to.

[@tortron]

@@cmnr8487 and its Australia, we had funnel Web spiders in our lawn one year, and snakes ate the chickens

[@blahblahblah85]

I agree. Very expensive and labour intensive. Where will the kids play? and .there is still wild life in the burbs.

[@alinad2928]

Just looked up waterhousia, apparently it can grow to 30 meters?! Regular trimming for those trees would be important. Also what about the root system?

[@wesleyhackney]

Had not seen this video as a regular follower for 2 years but I’m always amazed how you transformed this little piece of land into a tropical paradise. I watch a lot of KZbin channels studying tropical gardens and I still feel yours is the best and I constantly look at it to try and incorporate the look into mine. I live in panhandle of northwest Florida and nobody here has anything that looks like yours. Keep up the great work and allowing us to peek in on your special world from time to time

[@Deeelites]

Looks beautiful! The only suggestion I have is if you could put the name of trees your planting... I had to go back to listen... couldn't tell what they are.😪 just pop the name up on screen for us interested! Thanks!

[@Monica-kv1vu]

Me too

[@willmachado1]

2:15 ⅔ in the ground ⅓ out, 300mm out would require 600mm in wouldn't it?

[@patriciahoughton8581]

What was the name of the trees you planted

[@cassieryan8839]

Waterhousea - not sure what species

[@melvinnarciso4739]

Are they lilly pilly as well?

[@atlas13388]

I read that that they are weeping pines

[@SisterShirley]

I liked most of it except the mess of the lines of where the turf meets the patio slabs the color of the decking is blah a nice large colorful rug on the deck would bring some needed pops of color also, why only a table for two when there are 4 people in the family?

[@kathyberal5623]

Love what you have done here Charley. Keep doing you.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@Jessica-kk1cz]

That gray decking is awful compared to the pretty, rich brown

[@birgip.m.1236]

Agreed. There's more than enough grey being so close to the busy road.

[@jackendicott6624]

Does the bird do anything challenging?

[@e.m8784]

“Best thing about it?”Jason is not here!!! Bring on Jason!

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@birgip.m.1236]

No room for the carrots to grow in the containers

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Nicely done! As always, I love watching your ideas come to life on every makeover!

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@lindacooper4893]

Where is Jason

[@carltongirl95]

Love it great job Jo and Charlie...if you're looking for a small garden to fix up mine would be perfect for you 🙂

[@elwood212]

Nice to look at yet NOT built to last. Treated pine only stop pests NOT WATER ROT. Every area of this has water rot issues. Also it’s obvious these guys are not into maintaining, so an OILED deck that has no mineral oils is far easier to keep than having to resand and recoat a deck every 2 years. ALWAYS tease root bound trees like these before planting and dig and backfill a hole 3 x times the size of the root ball so the roots can spread easily. Feed w seasol and never cover the root ball for the 1 st year. A series of sound panels along the fence would of been better than the screens which don’t cover anything.

[@losttribe3001]

Loving that deck color!

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@faragraf9380]

there are kids. where is their playground? some hammock, strings or climbing wall?

[@homlesy1172]

1:45 Johanna Griggs appears for the Tv to be digging, then at 1:53 Tradie replacement replaces her 3 scoops of soil lol MEN POWER :)

[@cziegle3794]

Yay top 128 and top 6 likes and comments. Love this channel. Best to all.

[@redparrot1677]

I don’t like this one. Ty increased the exposure to the road by raising the ground and took away grass that kids would use. Also the drop off by the retaining wall makes the whole garden seem smaller.

[@aussiebushhomestead3223]

Love these makeovers, but the music in all of them is dreadful! Surely there is are instrumental options that don't abuse the ears?

[@birgip.m.1236]

Where is the location. Here in Canada-- southern Ontario, we are still in the midst of deep freeze of the coldest winter. Lots of snow. Far from spring. Also, Those screens would pose a potentially dangerous hazard in places with wind.

[@emusaurus]

Also no snow here.

[@NguyenThuy-zq4fm]

O uso de apenas duas espécies de plantas em um gramado bem aparado mostra como o uso inteligente do tom e da textura pode proporcionar tanto interesse quanto uma borda de floração.

[@katrish786]

Amazing, beautiful green. I love it but i don't know why you had to build a platform to put it on.

[@debrap947]

It's beautiful but ugh...how could you relax with that road and traffic noise?

[@jet7865]

Can I have that English man with the tattoo on his arm for myself?

[@ТомаРязанцева-ч2з]

Почему такой клочок земли называют сад?красиво бы смотрелись зеленой стеной высокие ели или туя.

[@nazirhusain3676]

Just wondering how much it would cost the owner or they doing it for free because it's on TV..

[@lemonlime1920]

I’d love to see a listing of the plants used, please?

[@knittedfingers4869]

I'm with you there, Charlie gives us the botonical names which I either can remember or pronounce/spell, so really can't look for it

[@colbabe1064]

Waterhousea (or weeping Lilly Pilly) is the main tree

[@SofiNme365]

@@colbabe1064 Thank you!

[@atlas13388]

@@colbabe1064 do you know what the tall purple flower is? They look familiar.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@maryannemckay3606]

Think that mint might be a small challenge in the crowded window box?!…🤔

[@ivanolsen7966]

what barrier did you forget between the soils and the fences

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@ivanolsen7966]

" a dark charcoal paver " ..... try again

[@yolandajenkin4010]

I love your garden design! I like those trees for privacy, Which is the name please? Thank you

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@PenelopeFluffington]

Seriously, you spent an absolute fortune on wood, screens, plants, paint, varnish, paving, herbs, pots, trees, lawn, mirrors, concrete, gravel, furniture and a BBQ.

[@southernfriedheathen994]

So much for giving them "privacy" from the road. 🤔

[@treisharolle8438]

Beautiful 😍 can you come to the Bahamas and make over my backyard😊

[@karennickerson8781]

Where can u get the open metal fence like that for a screen? I live in FL, USA

[@StinkyPeteThePirate]

86 the mirrors, otherwise someone is going to have to disassemble in order to clean them.

[@sarahabdi5533]

Gello,how did you get thr pillar in so deep? I like thr decking and the strong looking decking. Wha6 part of thr garden would you say is god for beginners? Also fot women? Thanks in advance

[@DIANEJAPAN]

Wonderful transformation! I am awed by your skills. Have you ever thought about coming to work on a garden in Japan? My yard needs help.

[@BL-lm8ut]

Waterhousia Trees will grow to 30m high though how is that going to work long term

[@royrussell8531]

Love all the videos!!! It would be great to say/show in English when you provide measurements

[@CheapRick]

It’s so weird to see Asian people with Australian accents.

[@J8_official]

I wouldn't have levelled it. Now the side fence to the road appears even lower.

[@campeau29]

The music is really irritating, is this show for teens?

[@aquafina6544]

The deck color was perfectly fine til she messed it up

[@helenbantis9132]

i have similar back yard. When can you come and do mine?

[@rebeccabibol2744]

Waw guys, you are amazing. I wish my garden would look beautiful like this

[@suzannehaigh4281]

So Achievable? Yes if you have a big bank balance.

[@Cindilc]

You want a real challenge you should see my back yard! The winds a few months ago didn’t help!

[@justanaussie2822]

Is there a show that is more corny cheesy and hosted by sycophants than this one.

[@bobobobk6360]

Sub indonesia please 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️😀😀😀

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

haring your beautiful garden! It’s beautiful and inspiring to me as a gardener and KZbin creator. I’d love to share our garden,tips, tricks with each other. Let’s keep growing together!

[@teclo1057]

why am i always underwhelmed with these garden makeovers? the lack of imagination staggers me

[@Juhani139]

I love this show! The garden makeovers are my favourite and really loving Charlie, the new presenter (dunno how long he's been with you, but he has a lovely calm demeanor.)

[@sherylchapman4168]

I hate pavers because they move around!

[@Black_Anaconda666]

Please help our country / STOP Russia

[@kaittemurry4740]

I don't see the name of the Bush trees along the fence

[@gilbertlaitan9067]

How much would this be? $5000?

[@subaselvam5690]

Good but why don’t put different fruit trees

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

Great job for a small space

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@fathiyasteita8976]

I love the end product.👌

[@barbararodriguez1515]

I've always looked forward to your show. I miss Jayson.

[@iwanttodothis]

@greathomeideas What was the total cost spent on this? I noticed a few laborer, about 10 bags of stone, a few sleeper timbers, tools that the owner probably do not have (wheelbarrow, rake, string, level, timber cutter, etc). If a homeowner buys all of this, that would easily jump the cost??

[@davidheacock1192]

no shit sherlock. The point is that all these projects require little expertise and can be DIY weekend projects - it doesn't all have to be done at once. Fixing the levels first was the big thing that the inexperienced may not have thought of - totally helps a small space like this and makes it flow. Personally I think a smaller hedge like a Magnolia little gem would have worked better for these guys who don't look like garden maintenance types. I much prefer when the couples actually express interest in features of the makeover too

[@keseimbangan5799]

👍 bagus

[@sonyamateus2094]

What a stunning transformation, so neat and fit for purpose ❤ well done team

[@bagpipes978]

Absolutely beautiful!! Fantastic job!! Brilliant!!

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@evarodriguez7576]

Please come to my house!! It needs your magic desperately!

[@geebangaa]

Is she pregnant 🤰 the blonde lady

[@pambrown5401]

Beautiful outcome…….you are welcome to come do my backyard 😊

[@patriciaparkinson9323]

Beautifully done awesome!! Watching from Maryland.

[@lisas5913]

Those trees can't be good for the pipes underground in the future?🤔