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Colorful, Entertaining Backyard

A hands-on makeover gives new life to a weedy yard.

Landscape Smart : Episode LDS-1903 -- More Projects »
After four years in their home, Kevin and LaCresha are ready to make a clean break with their backyard. Instead of a family retreat, it's become just a place to park the car. They want to replace the patchy grass with a lush lawn and colorful plantings, ditch the decrepit concrete planters and do something with the detached garage.
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Before: Scruffy Space
Next: After: Plant Pride
It seemed like Kevin and LaCresha couldn't grow anything but weeds – and even they wouldn't fill in properly. LaCresha was especially eager to get rid of these massive (and massively unattractive) planters.


Before: Scruffy Space

After: Plant Pride

Before: Gruesome Garage

After: Blooming Beauty

Before: Walk of Shame


After: Walk of Fame

Before: Empty, Yet Messy

After: Great Gathering Place


Guests
Don Felix
Landscape Designer
Signature Patio & Landscape Co.
Website: www.signaturepatio.com

Matt Gorrill
Muralist
We apologize no further information is available.

Nick Legeros
Sculptor
Nicholas Legeros Inc.
Website: www.nikosculpture.com
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