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Backyard Takeover — Season 1

20159 episodes

About this season

Landscape designer Jamie Durie helps homeowners transform their neglected, overgrown and out-of-control outdoor spaces. In each episode, he tackles two lackluster backyards and turns them into showstopping oases tailored to each family's needs.

Episodes (9)

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1. Alligators in the Backyard!

Aired 13 April 2015 • 43 min

Jamie goes head to head with an alligator, as he helps the Farley Family of Merritt Island, Florida, turn their overgrown, gator-infested backyard into a safe and gorgeous coastal retreat.

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2. From Mess to Masterpiece

Aired 20 April 2015 • 43 min

Jamie deals with falling palm trees and snakes while helping the Renshaw Family transform their 13,000 square foot disaster area into a Palm Springs style oasis.

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3. Welcome to the Jungle

Aired 3 May 2015 • 43 min

Jamie faces the most overgrown backyard he’s ever seen, as he lends a hand to the Baio Family, changing their jungle into a gem.

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4. A Bonsai Bonanza

Aired 10 May 2015 • 43 min

Jamie meets up with the Tsurumakis and helps them to transform their brutal backyard from a snake-infested forest to a gorgeous Japanese garden.

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5. From Trash to Treasure

Aired 17 May 2015 • 43 min

Jamie must help the Sepulveda Family get rid of a junk pile in their backyard that has before transforming it into a South Beach style resort.

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6. From Rubbish to Resort

Aired 24 May 2015 • 43 min

Jamie takes on 18,000 square feet of neglect, as he lends a hand to the Martin Family, who has all but given up on their backyard, which has become filled with unfinished projects and clutter.

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7. From Wasteland to Wonderland

Aired 31 May 2015 • 43 min

Jamie faces his toughest test yet when he must help save the enormous Hage Family’s backyard, which has been neglected for decades and become overrun by snakes.

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8. Diamond in the Rough

Aired 7 June 2015 • 43 min

Jamie faces his fear of skunks while helping the Wingerson Family to see the beauty inside their beast of a backyard.

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9. An Outback Wedding

Aired 14 June 2015 • 43 min

Jamie takes on double duty as he transforms an engaged couple’s out of control backyard into a beautiful wedding space as well as a functional and safe yard for their two little boys.

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