Extra Yardage

Exterior designer Billy Derian turns a scary, weed-choked backyard into a lush, Tuscan-inspired oasis.

Exterior designer Billy Derian helps a young family turn their backyard dustbowl into a whimsical children's play palace perfect for birthday bashes and barbecues.

Exterior designer Billy Derian gets on board to help a couple with no DIY experience turn their dilapidated deck into a Tahitian party paradise where they can entertain in a Tiki lounge and soak in their lakeside view.

Exterior designer Billy Derian corrals a barren backyard in horse country. Billy designs a world-class entertainment space with meandering pathways and a custom karaoke deck.

Exterior designer Billy Derian helps a schoolteacher transform her 1960s-era earthquake-damaged yard into an elegant Asian oasis where she can host relaxed, grown-up parties.

Exterior designer Billy Derian transforms a bland backyard with an old concrete pool into a hip hotel-like resort.

Exterior designer Billy Derian helps a young family turn their large, weedy backyard into a unique garden with mesmerizing fire, water and more.

Engineers Rory and Jenn are living the life, but not in their backyard. If they're going to entertain again, they're going to need do something about their yard of weeds. Billy Derian turns their yard into a mountain retreat.

Emergency room doctor Alicia and surf shop owner Brian have just remodeled a 1920s beach bungalow. Now, they're ready to tackle the backyard. Billy Derian helps Alicia and Brian turn a blah yard into a beach-inspired hangout.

Exterior designer Billy Derian turns an acre of weeds and dust into a high-end gentleman's ranch, complete with a massive fireplace and a luxurious dog condo.

Exterior designer Billy Derian tackles a backyard dominated by a hillside and creates a terraced entertaining space that takes unique yard design to new heights.

Exterior designer Billy Derian brings the feel of an authentic Napa Valley vineyard to a backyard dominated by concrete and weeds.

Exterior designer Billy Derian helps a schoolteacher transform his torn-up yard into the ultimate private party lounge - complete with fire, fountains and a custom pizza oven.