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I Hate My Yard
2013 - 2015 0.0 (0 votes) 3 Seasons
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I Hate My Yard

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Sara Bendrick
Sara Bendrick

Self - Host

Seasons

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Season 1 (2013)

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13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Ocean Oasis
2013-05-07

Jeff and Stacie have a million dollar view ? and a 20-dollar yard. It's all roots, rubble and a whole lotta dirt. With landscape designer Sara Bendrick's help, the homeowners are adding a huge slate patio, an easy to install outdoor kitchen, an elegant pergola, and plenty of greenery to turn the yard into a living space worthy of it's ocean view.

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Episode 2: Fire & Wine
2013-05-14

Since Nick and Janette moved into their home a year ago, they've completely avoided spending any time in their dirt and weed-filled back yard. Sara aims to change all that by turning the homeowner's barren backyard into the ultimate entertaining spot. Plans for the space include a gas fire pit, a sleek water feature, plus a kitchen and bar area loaded with the latest amenities.

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Episode 3: Cape Cod Meets West Coast
2013-06-04

Rhoyge and Priscilla have a disjointed back yard that makes it difficult for their whole family to hang out together. To combat that, Sara decides to move their dining and grilling area closer to the pool. She takes advantage of a giant slope and builds a waterfall that cascades down into a pond. A deck featuring a fire pit and an in ground trampoline completes this family-friendly transformation.

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Episode 4: Tuscan Hideaway
2013-06-11

Keisha's back yard has exactly one asset a pool. But around it lies crumbling concrete, towering weeds and a pergola on the verge of collapse. Sara starts the makeover by repairing the concrete with an overlay, and upgrading the pergola with stone-clad posts. She adds a raised vegetable bed and fills the yard with Tuscan-inspired plants and features, including a stone fountain.

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Episode 5: California Fusion
2013-06-18

Arati and Matia's backyard is currently a rock hard dirt patch that has nothing in it but one lonely tree. Sara builds multiple interconnected entertaining zones including an outdoor theater, a large seating area surrounding a fire pit, a dining area, and a giant word game made from patio pavers.

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Episode 6: Modern Tropical
2013-06-23

Brian and Kimmie have a growing family, and growing disaster of a backyard. Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick focuses on making the space safe and fun for the whole family. Design plans include a planter wall for privacy, a grill and a bar area for entertaining, a fire pit, plus a playhouse and chalkboard wall for the kids.

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Episode 7: California Fusion
2013-06-25

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.

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Episode 8: Asian Garden
2013-07-02

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.

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Episode 9: European Countryside
2013-07-09

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.

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Episode 10: Spanish Flair
2013-07-16

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.

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Episode 11: Grass-free Oasis
2013-07-23

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.

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Episode 12: Urban Folk
2013-07-30

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.

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Episode 13: Spanish Spinoff
2013-08-06

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.

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Season 2 (2014)

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13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Disjointed Jungle
2014-06-03

Wyatt & Shelly have renovated the entire inside of their early 1900's home, but they've been at a loss as to how to fix the multi-tiered safety hazard of a back yard. Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick comes up with a plan.

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Episode 2: A Backyard Fiesta
2014-06-03

Michael & Asia have tried to modify their back yard to fit their needs, but the end result has failed to live up to their dreams. They bring in Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick to help.

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Episode 3: The Root of the Problem
2014-06-10

A couple's backyard is overrun with roots, and the only place they have to hang out is on a tiny, oddly-shaped concrete pad. Sara Bendrick creates an elegant space that features sunken seating and personalized fire pit area.

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Episode 4: Modern Simplicity
2014-06-10

Landscape designer Sara Bendrick transforms a blank canvas of a yard into a fun hangout spot with hammocks, a raised deck and a new patio.

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Episode 5: The Comfy Oasis
2014-06-17

A couple has spent two years fixing up the interior of their house, but the mess of a backyard is too much for them to tackle on their own, so landscape designer Sara Bendrick comes in to clear out the clutter.

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Episode 6: Out-of-Control Orchids
2014-06-17

A yard overrun with orchids is transformed into functional space with a koi pond, living wall and fire pit.

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Episode 7: Man of Honor
2014-06-24

Shawn is the proud owner of his first place and he's been working on the inside, but the mess outside seems daunting. Shawn wants to host an outdoor bridal shower for Jade. So he calls on Sara Bendrick to whip the yard into shape.

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Episode 8: Rustic Tuscan
2014-06-24

Omid and Ali love their tree-lined neighborhood but their backyard is seriously blah. Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick makes over their yard with a Rustic Tuscan theme.

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Episode 9: The Stairs to Nowhere
2014-07-01

A disaster of a yard is transformed into a unique entertaining space with a spacious deck and a grand fireplace.

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Episode 10: Hillside Retreat
2014-07-01

Siao and Gayle saw lots of potential when they moved into their hillside home 2 years ago. They've renovated much of the interior, but the back reminds them of a prison yard. Sara Bendrick plans to change all that

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Episode 11: A Little Bit of Whimsy
2014-07-08

Jen & Jeff moved to a woodsy neighborhood cottage a year ago. Their dangerous disaster of a backyard is too much for them to deal with so they call in Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick.

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Episode 12: Industrial Outdoor Kitchen
2014-07-08

Sara designs a low-maintenance plan for this yard that includes a concrete paver system as groundcover, a water feature made from corrugated metal and basalt tile and an expansive outdoor kitchen.

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Episode 13: Family Friendly Fixer
2014-07-15

Deb & David grew up in the area where they recently purchased their family home. They have a tight budget of $18,000, but Landscape designer Sara Bendrick works with their existing features to stretch the budget.

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Season 3 (2015)

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13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Overgrown and Underused
2015-04-08

A couple has an overgrown mess of a backyard and no clue how to tackle it. Sara Bendrick wipes the slate clean and builds a raised deck with a built-in hot tub, a cozy hammock and personalized planters.

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Episode 2: Green Thumb Undone
2015-04-15

Sara Bendrick rescues two homeowners from a dead and dying backyard. A patio, barbecue island and shuffleboard table that doubles as extra dining space are just the beginning of their new outdoor dream space.

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Episode 3: Romantic Rustic Barnyard
2015-04-22

Sara Bendrick transforms a homely backyard into a stylish dream space featuring a rustic dining area, a palatial chicken coop and a tricked-out custom play area.

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Episode 4: Lawn and Order
2015-04-29

Sara Bendrick restores order to a couple's unruly backyard. She comes up with a plan to accommodate all members of the family, from a lengthy dog run and cozy lounge area to a fun play tent for the kids.

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Episode 5: Adventure Zone
2015-05-06

Sara Bendrick conjures her inner child to create a family-friendly space to play. For the kids, a Plexiglass art easel and a truly organic balance beam. For the parents, a sophisticated seating nook and custom benches with a view.

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Episode 6: Mid-Century Lounge
2015-05-13

Sara Bendrick takes one backyard from junky to funky with a swanky cocktail lounge, deck, seating area and bar.

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Episode 7: Eco Surf Shack
2015-05-20

Sara Bendrick transforms a rotting, underutilized backyard into an oasis for a surf- and sun-loving family.

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Episode 8: Concrete Overload
2015-05-27

A pair of handy homeowners are completely overwhelmed by a backyard that is wall-to-wall concrete. Scrapping every bit of concrete would be too expensive, so Sara Bendrick embraces it with some creative solutions.

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Episode 9: Repurposed and Refueled
2015-06-03

A couple bought their two-bedroom Craftsman because it had a huge backyard. Unfortunately, they are stuck on what to do with it. Sara Bendrick works with their existing features to create an eclectic entertaining space.

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Episode 10: Yard Divided
2015-06-10

A couple has a decent sized yard, but it's divided up and of little use to them as is. Sara Bendrick devises a plan to unify the space by removing trees and using cascading steps to connect a dining patio and lounge area.

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Episode 11: Shady Hillside Retreat
2015-06-17

Sara Bendrick gives purpose to a lengthy, logistically challenging yard with a tranquil water feature, custom fort and shade garden. Plus, salvaged bricks are used to create a barbecue station and a small patio.

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Episode 12: Vintage Outdoors
2015-06-24

A couple has a passion for both the outdoors and the 1920s, so Sara Bendrick combines those two varied styles to create a funky, unique space.

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Episode 13: Entertaining Entrepreneurs
2015-07-01

A couple both work from home, and their uninspiring backyard makes them want to stay indoors all the time. Sara Bendrick brings some much-needed style and function to the space.

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