Original title
I Hate My Yard
Released
5/7/2013
Origin country
US
Genre
Reality
Production companies
Magnetic Productions
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
3
Number of episodes
39
Jeff and Stacie have a million dollar view ? and a 20-dollar yard. It's all roots, rubble and a whole lotta dirt. With landscape designer Sara Bendrick's help, the homeowners are adding a huge slate patio, an easy to install outdoor kitchen, an elegant pergola, and plenty of greenery to turn the yard into a living space worthy of it's ocean view.
Since Nick and Janette moved into their home a year ago, they've completely avoided spending any time in their dirt and weed-filled back yard. Sara aims to change all that by turning the homeowner's barren backyard into the ultimate entertaining spot. Plans for the space include a gas fire pit, a sleek water feature, plus a kitchen and bar area loaded with the latest amenities.
Rhoyge and Priscilla have a disjointed back yard that makes it difficult for their whole family to hang out together. To combat that, Sara decides to move their dining and grilling area closer to the pool. She takes advantage of a giant slope and builds a waterfall that cascades down into a pond. A deck featuring a fire pit and an in ground trampoline completes this family-friendly transformation.
Keisha's back yard has exactly one asset a pool. But around it lies crumbling concrete, towering weeds and a pergola on the verge of collapse. Sara starts the makeover by repairing the concrete with an overlay, and upgrading the pergola with stone-clad posts. She adds a raised vegetable bed and fills the yard with Tuscan-inspired plants and features, including a stone fountain.
Arati and Matia's backyard is currently a rock hard dirt patch that has nothing in it but one lonely tree. Sara builds multiple interconnected entertaining zones including an outdoor theater, a large seating area surrounding a fire pit, a dining area, and a giant word game made from patio pavers.
Brian and Kimmie have a growing family, and growing disaster of a backyard. Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick focuses on making the space safe and fun for the whole family. Design plans include a planter wall for privacy, a grill and a bar area for entertaining, a fire pit, plus a playhouse and chalkboard wall for the kids.
A lonely tree surrounded by rock-hard dirt makes up Arati and Matia's backyard. To correct this, Sara Bendrick builds multiple interconnected entertaining zones of vibrant color including a giant word game made from patio pavers.
Single dad Ray has his hands full raising his two daughters. Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick helps him turn the space into an Asian inspired oasis complete with a meditation deck, reflection pond and pergola-covered living area.
Michel and Rebecca's backyard is a dangerous mess, full of concrete and debris. Fortunately, Sara Bendrick is ready to transform the chaos into a peaceful, European-style garden. She creates an elegant area and a fun play area.
The close-knit Martinez family loves to gather, but their backyard is in disarray and no one wants to spend time back there. So, daughters Melissa and Illiana remake their parents yard with the help of Sara Bendrick.
Danielle and Eddie have a back yard that's overrun with potted plants and grass - which Danielle is unfortunately allergic to! Sara Bendrick helps them create a grass-free outdoor oasis.
Kevin and Sara are musicians who love to entertain in their backyard. But, their current space is run down, overgrown and cut off by a giant tree and a basketball hoop. Sara Bendrick decides to wipe the slate clean.
Chris and Kimberly love their Spanish style home, but the back yard just isn't cutting it. They need a space that they can relax in that also includes a play area for their son, Eli. Sara Bendrick has a Spanish-style plan.
Wyatt & Shelly have renovated the entire inside of their early 1900's home, but they've been at a loss as to how to fix the multi-tiered safety hazard of a back yard. Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick comes up with a plan.
Michael & Asia have tried to modify their back yard to fit their needs, but the end result has failed to live up to their dreams. They bring in Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick to help.
A couple's backyard is overrun with roots, and the only place they have to hang out is on a tiny, oddly-shaped concrete pad. Sara Bendrick creates an elegant space that features sunken seating and personalized fire pit area.
Landscape designer Sara Bendrick transforms a blank canvas of a yard into a fun hangout spot with hammocks, a raised deck and a new patio.
A couple has spent two years fixing up the interior of their house, but the mess of a backyard is too much for them to tackle on their own, so landscape designer Sara Bendrick comes in to clear out the clutter.
A yard overrun with orchids is transformed into functional space with a koi pond, living wall and fire pit.
Shawn is the proud owner of his first place and he's been working on the inside, but the mess outside seems daunting. Shawn wants to host an outdoor bridal shower for Jade. So he calls on Sara Bendrick to whip the yard into shape.
Omid and Ali love their tree-lined neighborhood but their backyard is seriously blah. Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick makes over their yard with a Rustic Tuscan theme.
A disaster of a yard is transformed into a unique entertaining space with a spacious deck and a grand fireplace.
Siao and Gayle saw lots of potential when they moved into their hillside home 2 years ago. They've renovated much of the interior, but the back reminds them of a prison yard. Sara Bendrick plans to change all that
Jen & Jeff moved to a woodsy neighborhood cottage a year ago. Their dangerous disaster of a backyard is too much for them to deal with so they call in Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick.
Sara designs a low-maintenance plan for this yard that includes a concrete paver system as groundcover, a water feature made from corrugated metal and basalt tile and an expansive outdoor kitchen.
Deb & David grew up in the area where they recently purchased their family home. They have a tight budget of $18,000, but Landscape designer Sara Bendrick works with their existing features to stretch the budget.
A couple has an overgrown mess of a backyard and no clue how to tackle it. Sara Bendrick wipes the slate clean and builds a raised deck with a built-in hot tub, a cozy hammock and personalized planters.
Sara Bendrick rescues two homeowners from a dead and dying backyard. A patio, barbecue island and shuffleboard table that doubles as extra dining space are just the beginning of their new outdoor dream space.
Sara Bendrick transforms a homely backyard into a stylish dream space featuring a rustic dining area, a palatial chicken coop and a tricked-out custom play area.
Sara Bendrick restores order to a couple's unruly backyard. She comes up with a plan to accommodate all members of the family, from a lengthy dog run and cozy lounge area to a fun play tent for the kids.
Sara Bendrick conjures her inner child to create a family-friendly space to play. For the kids, a Plexiglass art easel and a truly organic balance beam. For the parents, a sophisticated seating nook and custom benches with a view.
Sara Bendrick takes one backyard from junky to funky with a swanky cocktail lounge, deck, seating area and bar.
Sara Bendrick transforms a rotting, underutilized backyard into an oasis for a surf- and sun-loving family.
A pair of handy homeowners are completely overwhelmed by a backyard that is wall-to-wall concrete. Scrapping every bit of concrete would be too expensive, so Sara Bendrick embraces it with some creative solutions.
A couple bought their two-bedroom Craftsman because it had a huge backyard. Unfortunately, they are stuck on what to do with it. Sara Bendrick works with their existing features to create an eclectic entertaining space.
A couple has a decent sized yard, but it's divided up and of little use to them as is. Sara Bendrick devises a plan to unify the space by removing trees and using cascading steps to connect a dining patio and lounge area.
Sara Bendrick gives purpose to a lengthy, logistically challenging yard with a tranquil water feature, custom fort and shade garden. Plus, salvaged bricks are used to create a barbecue station and a small patio.
A couple has a passion for both the outdoors and the 1920s, so Sara Bendrick combines those two varied styles to create a funky, unique space.
A couple both work from home, and their uninspiring backyard makes them want to stay indoors all the time. Sara Bendrick brings some much-needed style and function to the space.
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