I Hate My Yard

Jeff and Stacie have a champagne view and a beer backyard. It's all roots, rubble and a whole lotta dirt. With Sara Bendrick's help, this couple's unkempt backyard is transformed into a living space worthy of it's ocean view.

Since Nick and Janette moved into their home a year ago, they've avoided spending time in their dirt and weed-filled back yard. Sara Bendrick changes all that by turning this barren backyard into the ultimate entertaining spot.

Brian and Kimmie have a growing family, and growing backyard disaster. Sara Bendrick makes the space safe and fun. The design includes a privacy planter wall, a grill and a bar area, a fire pit, a playhouse and chalkboard wall.

Peter and Leah have a 1920s Craftsman home that they're restoring to its original glory, but the back yard is another story. Sara Bendrick comes up with a plan to extend the architecture of the home into the back yard.

A disjointed backyard makes it difficult for Rhoyge and Priscilla and the whole family to hang out together. To combat that, Sara Bendrick creates a Cape Cod inspired outdoor living space that's perfect for entertaining.

Keisha's backyard has a pool, but crumbling concrete, towering weeds and a dilapidated pergola surround it. Sara Bendrick goes to work with an outdoor makeover inspired by Tuscany, complete with a stone fountain.

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.