I Surprised My Friend With Her Dream Garden

[@Gideon-STC]

Reminds me of the days of Ground Force with Alan Tichmarsh...love it!!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

So did i use to watch it with my nana

[@leewall8449]

Absolutely love what you guy's do, have got a good friend who is a single mother and has being through an awful lot in life, I think she more than deserves to have her garden done, also its a clean sheet to start work on many thanks hope you get in touch as she really deserves it.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Sorry to hear that. Drop Jack an email at [e-mail]

[@shelleyharris4176]

First time seeing a vid from him. Wow not a lot of days even with a lot of people. Enjoying so will watch more of them. Hi from Canada

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

hello Canada - we love Canadians always so friendly - thank you for your kind words and we hope you enjoy our content

[@michaelmccarthy4896]

Well done. Looking forward to seeing the handover. 👏🏼

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

It’s live now go check it out. You will love it.

[@corinnelitherland6755]

Hard working, down to earth, What more can you ask for.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

She's a star and she fully deserved this!

[@rebelion73]

Wow! What an amazing job well done! Look forward to seeing the end result!!!

[@FoxyTheDecorator]

Leaving a comment for the algorithm bc this is an unbelievably well put together video 👏👏👏

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thanks beautiful

[@katiefranklin9184]

Absolutely brilliant work, what a lovely thing to do for a friend, well done lads x

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thanks so much

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Do you think she'll like the end result?

[@katiefranklin9184]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH absolutely, the path and fencing looks brilliant so far, we are considering a vuba resin driveway leading through to the garden, it looks so good and durable. Our garden is so big and needs a lot of thought and planning, which is why we need to win so you guys can come help 🥰🤞

[@tombola9445]

Great work fella, my non patio certainly needs some tlc, but I need to finish the plumbing off first.

[@soilihenriksson3696]

I do not have garden, but it is joy to see here some. Start is lovely. I am from Finland and 74 years old weak woman and very little pension.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

💚💚💚

[@n.t.6962]

We have a crumbling wall and patio ;') made it worse when trying to pressure wash! Great thing you're doing here! Hopefully Kat loves it!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

We’re sure she will!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Send us an email to [e-mail] ! We're planning something for people who need work doing on their gardens.

[@Rabbit2901]

Love it. My garden is a lot bigger but I can't do anything with it. Due to medical problems with my legs, I can't dig, can't kneel etc so all I do is mow the grass. She is a very lucky lady to have friends like you guys that can help her out.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

💚

[@hayleystephensonmason6632]

Absolutely amazing such a brilliant thing to do

[@banfizs]

Amazing job! Can’t wait to see the final result ❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

You’ll love it 💚

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Is there anything else you'd like to see us do?

[@banfizs]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH Is there a way to do something with a dying hedge other than replacing it? Is there anything we can use to cover it from inside the garden?

[@AngelaMurdoch-u4f]

Great job looks miles better and not even finished yet. We'll done all 😊

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thank you so much much the new video is out now with the final reaction

[@EnEss-Da-Artist]

Amazing Mark! Wish you were my friend mate.. struggling with my back garden as it's larger than normal and time has matured things to much and fences have took the hit with our heavy winds.. totally knocked my enthusiasm and pocket. Love your work .. keep it going! ❤

[@fatoubadjie2207]

What a lovely garden 😍, i wish i can afford to get mind done for my kids

[@GillMalouf]

Its so nice to watch you help a friend out...I asked about French drains previously and wondered if you know a fence installer...and low and behold you have another friend (Joe) who does fencing. Im hoping to order the fencing as soon as possible before the weather turns

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Yeah drop him a message he’s amazing

[@GillMalouf]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH what's Joe's business called? I need quite a lot doing.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Joe is from Bollington Tree Surgery and Fencing, their website is btsf.co.uk and they're on instagram as well as @bollytree_surgery_and_fencing

[@GillMalouf]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH thanks a million!

[@pauljames9393]

Times like this I prefer a yard like this than an acre of everything. I call my life at home "working from home". Low maintance is far better if you prefer pots in your yard, and of course stones.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Yeah we are understanding more and more why alot of people need a low maintenance garden

[@seancoleman8528]

Well done lads and lasses, you have great all good tradies

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thanks Sean, will you be watching for the big reveal this Sunday?

[@liz3putt]

Great transformation - wished you lived closer! 🙃😢😢

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thank you

[@medievalsally704]

Looks awesome. Love these videos of yours. Still waiting for a couple of vuba planters outside my front door x

[@eventuallyours]

Looking great already! We have stripped our garden back, done a DIY batten fence, no slabs as yet, just a layer of MOT!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

That’s amazing keep us updated ❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Are there any videos you'd like to see from us? Maybe some more projects or tip videos?

[@eventuallyours]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH Adding aco drains up to a Bifolds Door external would be useful!

[@LW-yz1nc]

Thank you for replying. I noted there was a bicycle in the garden and the lady would need a lawnmower and there was no longer a shed for storage. It was just me being practical. I thought you and your team did a fabulous job!! Best wishes.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

We do her maintenance so we cut her grass for her and the bike stays in the house

[@deannastout8349]

Beautiful job on this so far can't wait to see. The finished garden 😁👍💜

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thank you! 😊

[@Arsenal85612]

You got a friend in me ❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Ditto 😊

[@beverleyobuks5616]

Amazing transformation guys

[@Charlotte-l6g9e]

Wowwww, what an amazing surprise- if only ❤❤❤❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Make sure to find the codes and email us every week!

[@Charlotte-l6g9e]

@ I will keep my eyes open me and my little boy have just moved into our new house and would absolutely love our garden done by you guys ❤️👀

[@Charlotte-l6g9e]

@ please could you tag your email 🙏

[@Charlotte-l6g9e]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH also can you say how many numbers the codes are or do you have to guess?

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

@@Charlotte-l6g9e mark explains in the longform videos what you need to do buy email jack [e-mail] and all will be explained

[@michellefranks2650]

Fabulous Team, can't wait to see finished video.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

It’s already out!

[@michellefranks2650]

@MarkMarshall_LSH Yes Mark, watched it straight afterwards x

[@medievalsally704]

Came over from Instagram Absolutely loved it so far. So typical of British weather to slow you down. Look forward to final reveal x

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

We’re so excited to show you!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Would you fancy having yours done as well?

[@medievalsally704]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH love to. It would take you about 15 minutes x

[@Teverell]

What a lovely thing to do for a friend! Whoever installed our patio put it (or some of it, at least) above the level of the damp-proofing of the house. We want to redo it anyway, because it's basic bare concrete, but that's not helping.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

💚💚

[@harrowcatenians4491]

Unbelievable, well done

[@emilyembleton5005]

Joined you from Instagram. Looking great, can’t wait to see Kat’s reaction ❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Happy to have you here with us!

[@Lucymcallister]

This is like DIY sos, I love it 😂❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

That’s so kind of you to say 💚

[@JackWardMagic]

Love this, great video yet again!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thanks Jack 🙏💚

[@leashapridmore]

10:03 that dura fence is fab!!

[@nitemarequeen]

I HATE my backyard, and am disabled in the USA. It's impossible for my husband to get anything done when he's taking care of me. Poor guy might have 3 hours to himself a day and it's spent doing chores. I desperately need stumps removed, a yard with privacy that I feel comfortable... enjoying. We've lived here 2 years and I still do not spend time in my back yard just because it's not pleasant, pretty, organized and an eyesore, not to mention hard for me to access. But this is an amazing job guys!!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thank you

[@LorraineEvans-h8e]

What a lovely lovely lady 😊

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

She’s amazing 🤩

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

We've told her not to look until it's all finished, do you reckon you'd be able to resist looking if it was yours being done? (I know I couldn't!)

[@LorraineEvans-h8e]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH erm….. I would like to think so but I am not sure ! I would get the neighbours to accidentally tell me!! Actually , she strikes me as a woman with integrity so wouldn’t look . My money is on she will NOT look ….. 🫶🏼

[@mariabancroft6976]

Great transformation!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Glad you like it 💚

[@katiepitman-z5u]

Love the transitions, seamless lads, haha.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Appreciate it!

[@adeebahbi3616]

Looks so lovely

[@DanProcrastinatesDIY]

Those slabs look lovely. I've got a massive garden but no money to redo my patio. I love diy but I have disabilities and struggle to get some things done.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thank you! We want to help everyone as much as we can. Send an email to [e-mail], we're planning something for people who need work done on their gardens.

[@sripo13]

Fantastic work 🎉

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thanks a lot 😊 What's your favourite bit about the garden so far?

[@louisetaylor493]

Lucky girl!!!

[@chrissemple5859]

New to you guys but you seem a great bunch and very professional. My garden is a mess, so getting inspired.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

🤩

[@Lamby507]

Amazing keep up the good work hopefully see you one day

[@Tominay_stone]

Great work guys 👏🏻

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thank you 🙌

[@spiderlegsanimates8978]

WoW, would love my low maintenance garden to be looked at, don’t want a lot, just some nice slabs, bit of artificial grass and some nice lighting. Come down to Kent and do mine please! 🙏

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Send an email to [e-mail]. We're planning something for people who want some work doing to their gardens!

[@ShakilaAhmed-l8i]

This is amazing

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

That’s so kind of you, Thankyou!

[@martinemjt]

what a nice friend!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

She deserves it

[@floramcarthurarbuckle9695]

Yet another crackin job. Learn loads from watching these.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thank you so much!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Is there anything else you'd like to see us do?

[@floramcarthurarbuckle9695]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH yeah talk about building from one height to another. You know where it a garden is best suited to terracing and adding steps and appropraite drainage My own garden requires this. Be interested in that. 😉

[@relaxationandmeditationmel2049]

Well done❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thankyou!

[@traceymeade3801]

Hope the dogs are kept in while u pull fences down in case they get out

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

yes the only dogs present at the time were our own and they were kept within eye site at all times

[@Karl197]

Love it 🎉

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

🙏🎉

[@daveg7659]

Looking good great tips.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

🙏💚

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Do you have any recommendations of things you'd like to see us do in the future?

[@daveg7659]

Looking at doing some low decking if you got any videos / tips

[@sliantemhaith3065]

I haven't got a patio... just a row of slabs 😅 been waiting on this video

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

❤❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Have you sent us an email to [e-mail] ? We're planning something for people who need work doing on their gardens!

[@sliantemhaith3065]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH I'd love to... but would you come to leicestershire 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@susanwalker1870]

When will we see the handover, I really can't wait. Well done guys ,and in our usual awful British weather ❤

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

It’s live now. Check it out

[@grim-upnorth]

Here from insta, hope you had a great time at Monza. I bet the atmosphere is mental when Ferrari win there, super jealous. Is your 44 tattoo a nod to the GOAT?

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Definitely a nod to him! 🐐 🙏😂

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Are you a die-hard fan as well?

[@grim-upnorth]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH I certainly am, pride of place in my home office is some artwork showing all 7 of his championship winning cars, from the Mclaren MP4-23 all the way to the Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 👍

[@Madorada]

The camera focused on people and not in the yard. Sorry but you showed nothing

[@faragraf9380]

they don’t show the result. much complaining about all.

[@cynthiashaw45]

Thanks for making that clear. I thought I missed the revel.

[@HaroonKhan-ix3xs]

Valuable comment

[@wildfireintexas]

The reveal video is up.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

The camera focused on the people who are doing a job who are telling the story of what we’re doing

[@matthewmcmanus088]

Cracking stuff 👍

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Cheers Matthew! Is there anything you'd change about the garden so far?

[@matthewmcmanus088]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH no mate just looking forward to the finished product, maybe some plants or lights but you guys do absolute quality work 👍

[@JanineWeir]

I would love it if you could sort my boyfriends front garden out. He lives in Nottingham. He's had a lot of heartache and is always too busy helping other people out he never has time to do his own garden. He's also just been told he is being made redundant just before Christmas.

[@amandabretnall2552]

Hi there I have followed you guys for a number of years and would totally love wither ny back or front garden to be. Reset. I've been ripped off loads. I moved house 3 years ago with just a bed a dressing table and freebies or charity. Shop.stuff. my autistic som would love somewhere to enjoy. We had 10 feet trees at the front however we did manage to get then taken out. House is on a proper weird bend. I have done the best I can. However we need someone we can trust. Sorry to be lomg winded. Your work is beyond amazing. Thankyou from your watchers. And good luck.

[@saimashouaib3037]

"Leave a comment if you have a patio which you are not happy with"....I have a whole garden (including a makeshift patio we did to cover our old pond during covid) that I am not happy with. We renovated our property last year and blew the budget, which meant the garden has still not been done.

[@petercampbe11]

This video is class, look forward to your reels on instagram! My sister gets married this month and her garden is a dump, well not so much a dump but a concrete pad with zero character, at a guess its 8 metres long by 4 wide - it would be great if your team could come and sort it - she hates her garden as it is, she is based in Stockport

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Appreciate that Peter! Send an email to [e-mail], we're planning something for people who need work done on their gardens.

[@beckyrdogs]

Joining you from insta, our patio is awful and unlevel. And our whole back garden has seen better days, and that's putting it lightly 😅🤣

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Send us an email --> [e-mail], we've got something planned for people who want work doing in their garden

[@bbb-nl8cj]

😂 more chicken man please

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

We’ll bring him back 😂

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Should we do a collab with him again? What would you want us to do? :)

[@bbb-nl8cj]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH more funny stuff.. I like that you are real people and real working mates. It's a great switch off watching you lot

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

@@bbb-nl8cj appreciate this thank you

[@TheDIYTuners]

Like a modern episode of ground force where Alan titchmarsh is looking abit ropey 🤣

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

😂😂 I'll take that. Should we have our own TV show?

[@katefox7692]

How’s my patio you ask?! I have decking which was lovely but so rotten now it’s dangerous 😢 not sure how to repair it or what to do about it, 🤷‍♀️ stunning work by the way 🤩

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Drop Jack an email at [e-mail] 🥰

[@baileyconnell7282]

I need this bad bro

[@debradaniels936]

Oh I would love you to do my garden. But I guess many more ppl are more worthy of your time to be fair. Well done on all yr efforts xxxx

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

So nice of you. Drop Jack an email at [e-mail] hopefully one day we could work in your garden

[@JoMoores-t2n]

We have a walled York stone yard in Macclesfield that is in desperate need of some serious upgrading. We just really don't know where to start.

[@heidirobinson8734]

Been put of watching by comments saying incomplete n no reveal!

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

If you watch it, you will understand

[@heidirobinson8734]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH ok! Will do!

[@andrewcallum6305]

I attempted doing my own patio when furloughed in lockdown, B&M’s finest slabs, if only I had your guys’ expertise it would have been a proper job, not a “that’ll do” 😂

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

I’m sure it looks great 😂🙏

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Have you sent an email to [e-mail] ? We're planning something for people who need work doing in their garden!

[@kevinholman716]

Absolutel quality work from you guys each week, take no notice of the key board warrior's lol 😂, nothing else better to do with there life ,wank??s

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thanks mate. ❤

[@lindastevens6861]

❤😮😊

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

💚💚

[@lilywhite4044]

This was so interesting but I learned that I cannot understand British people that well. Actually, I can understand Storror but that's about it

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

I’m sorry you can’t understand us very well if there is anything I can explain better just let me know

[@DawnAtkins-s8b]

We have a problem with our patio, do you do work in the South West of France?😂😂

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Haha unfortunately we don’t I’m sorry

[@carmelegan5971]

I wish someone would surprise me and do my garden. 😊

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

You never know!

[@dannyroberts472]

Looks awesome. What mix did you clad the walls in. Is it just a normal mortar mix with priming slurry?

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

We used an ultra tile-adhesive with added fibres. Do you think it's turning out alright? What would you have changed (if anything)?

[@krystalbecerra8453]

Any chance you’ll be coming over to California? 🥲

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

I’d love to 🤩

[@nigel8442]

The patio in our garden is awful! Mark get your cape on son

[@dezlittle6448]

Can I ask if you could recommend the best place to buy TURF from would be, I have a new build property and need to supply my own turf for the back garden???

[@LeeFrancis-f6y]

Can't go far wrong with rolawn. Medallion turf is what you need. Make sure the ground is properly prepared before you start. Get a space and dig a small hole to see how much topsoil the builders have put back down. If there's less than 4" or it's on top of heavy clay. Then get the builder back before you start.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

We got ours from Lindow Turf best place we have found

[@MarieJackson-sp3be]

Granite slabs = slippery. Better to put a skim of sand on it to rough it up. Then seal that.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

These have a rough service

[@lynnrobertson9386]

would love this, but i in scotland, no free help here, and cany afford the 8k to get bk garden done, nice job, xxx

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Thank you ❤

[@shelleyharris4176]

I did not understand much Chicken said. Lol Canadian here and his accent i have trouble with.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

haha we have just got back from Florida and they couldn't understand him either lol

[@tomsummerside1967]

It looks great, was there a cost mentioned?

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

To her there is no cost, but we will do a full breakdown of the pricing of everything soon! :)

[@tomsummerside1967]

Sorry badly worded, I think what your doing for some people is great. I'm not going to be lucky enough to have a no cost garden make over but when you see some of your videos where people have paid for substandard work it really helps to understand what this level and quality of finish would cost. Love the videos.

[@juliakennstenich9591]

The fence is way to dark.. its just modern but without love.. more plants are needed.. maybe a vintage redbrown brick wall with lights, some light brown sandstone plates on the ground, a sandstone-bricked higher planting bed with boxwood or something inside.. and a BBQ Lounge..

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Have you watched part two? I think you might change your mind?

[@juliakennstenich9591]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH okay, no I didn’t.. I’m sry. I will do it later

[@michaelbeardsley3258]

You the a team

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Appreciate that Michael! Which one of us is Mr T? 😂

[@danwoodward7738]

What's the 44 on your neck about mate. Great job and I've just subscribed 👍

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

It’s for Lewis Hamilton. And thank you very much I appreciate it. 🥰

[@faragraf9380]

who is unable to estimate a piece of nature, shouldn’t have that.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Not sure what you mean sorry

[@faragraf9380]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH when you can’t provide your piece of nature, you shouldn’t have that.

[@lizmccabe759]

Is it me?

[@DeanoDa]

Great content great to see you helping out friends, quick question how do I find legit trades people I've just been stung and need to find someone that can sort some bits for me? ☹️

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Yeah, it’s really hard if you drop Tina a message on Instagram we do have a list of people that we are in contact with that she might be able to help you with

[@mickiedaniel4857]

What was done, only saw before

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

The reveal has now been uploaded

[@Narlıpeyzaj]

Kolay gelsin. Nasılsın

[@leashapridmore]

6:40 I bought some plastic decking tiles thinking it would be a great, (cheap!) area for me to relax in my new garden but it’s awful. I’m absolutely gutted.

[@jackieduncan4660]

I would like just part of my garden flagged as I have too much gravel and need more room as it's wasted and would some help .🙏

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Have you dropped Jack an email? [e-mail]

[@jackieduncan4660]

@@MarkMarshall_LSH no I haven't.

[@phillipplant8212]

Fab work from you and ur team 👏. I emailed over a week ago do I still need to wait out for a reply?

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Let me check with Jack

[@louisetaylor493]

Fence joke!!!🤣😂😅

[@maxinemcintyre8673]

Would love this man to h3lp me with my garden. Used to do it myself, now i cant. Me & husband are disabled. My housing keeep sending letters to get my garden done Companys charge a fortune. Only need graass cutting,weeds removing. Rubbish moving. This man is amazing. Thanks for what you do.x❤ .

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

Drop Jack an email at [e-mail]

[@c.o63]

Glad she is happy with her garden. Not my taste though those black shiny aluminium fences are so ugly especially for a small garden. It gives the garden an unnatural look. I would never pick those for my garden.

[@MarkMarshall_LSH]

she was very happy her and her son - and we appreciate its not everyones cup of tea