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We created a beautiful garden for the Drake family in episode eight of Love Your Garden.

We wanted to make a stunning outdoor space for the family to enjoy spending as much time as possible together.

This what the garden looked like when we arrived:

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And this is the garden after the makeover.

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I loved the wildflower meadow feel. We put a lot of wood into the garden and it had a really naturalistic style.

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The circular patio was lovely and the log edging was truly effective.

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The wood on the shed made it feel more like part of the garden and I adored the hanging candle lights in mason jars along the path.

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And that outdoor bed was incredible! I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical when Frances suggested it, but it looked great. And it was so comfy.

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In fact, here we are testing it out!

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The seating area and fire pit are perfect for getting as much enjoyment as possible out of the garden.

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And I want a bar in my own garden!

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I also loved the little touches for the children. I hope they love playing on that tractor.

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See the photos from behind the scenes here!