About this season
Can changing your back yard change your life? That's the question asked by Dream Gardens, hosted by Michael McCoy, one of Australia’s leading landscape designers, each episode follows the transformation of a garden and the family behind it.
Episodes (8)
1. Woodend, Victoria
Aired 2 July 2021 • 30 min
A young family turns their back on city life for a home with a garden spacious enough to accommodate all their needs. But can they balance a myriad of ideas to delight both parents and children?
2. Annandale, NSW
Aired 9 July 2021 • 30 min
After renovating their converted factory home with a nod to its warehouse heritage, a Sydney couple crave their own green space. But how do you balance a lush garden with an edgy, industrial home?
3. Warrandyte, Victoria
Aired 16 July 2021 • 30 min
A family revive their tired old garden to complement their new country style home. But can they mitigate the risks from bushfires to create a garden that is both safe and beautiful?
4. Yarragon, Victoria
Aired 23 July 2021 • 30 min
A city family navigate the hurdles of transforming a neglected fifty-two hectare property into a productive garden and orchard. But with no farming experience, are they up to the enormous challenge?
5. Camberwell, Victoria
Aired 30 July 2021 • 30 min
A family rebuild their entire home to make way for an incredible Australian bush billabong retreat in the heart of the city. But can this radical garden really thrive in an urban environment?
6. Morpeth, NSW
Aired 6 August 2021 • 30 min
Sarah-Jane and Luke dream of a life on the land in country New South Wales. But their plans for a productive bush tucker garden are hampered by their lack of funds and expertise.
7. Kyneton Revisit
Aired 15 August 2021 • 30 min
Two years ago, a couple had their son and daughter-in-law transform their bland backyard into a striking, sculptural retreat. Michael McCoy returns to see if the unique garden was worth the gamble.
8. Portsea Revisit
Aired 22 August 2021 • 30 min
A couple are challenged to blend one's love of rugged and the others wish for lush to create a modern coastal garden. Michael McCoy revisits the garden one year on to see if the combination worked.