1x1 - Tackling a Weedy Garden

April 1, 2003

Expert city-gardener Matt James travels to Southampton to help his friend convert an empty garden into a lush city hideaway. Weeds soon give way to new plantings. Among the new plants are a fall-blooming Higan cherry, lavender yarrow and plenty of ornamental grasses.

1x2 - A Low-Maintenance Redo

April 8, 2003

Host Matt James heads to London to meet Tom, a gardening novice who is in desperate need of some horticultural help. His garden has been totally neglected and its only striking feature is a large old shed. James transforms this deserted London suburban garden into a lush art-deco retreat that will be easy to maintain.

1x3 - A Water Feature and More

April 15, 2003

With their Birmingham address, Rob and Kay live as far from the sea as you can possibly be in the U.K. The challenge to host Matt James is to create a modern oasis in their cluttered garden--and include a water feature. But there's a slight catch: first he has to recycle some of the rubbish in their garden to make his masterpiece.

1x4 - A Pet-Friendly Entertaining Space

April 22, 2003

Danny wants his small, square space to serve a dual purpose--an area for entertaining and a place for his dog to play. Host Matt James creates a gorgeous Romantic secret garden that doubles as a space for Danny's beloved pooch.

1x5 - A Wheelchair-Friendly Victorian Garden

April 29, 2003

Artist Juliet needs help with a rather awkward town garden--it's a peculiar L-shaped space that is home only to lots of weeds and a stagnant, smelly pond. Host Matt James comes to the rescue, transforming the area into a classic Victorian retreat.

1x6 - Transformation of a High-Rise Balcony

May 6, 2003

The owner of a high-rise apartment, Julia craves an outdoor retreat in which to escape city life. Using plants that are able to cope with the pollution and smog of London, host Matt James creates a cottage-style garden for Julia to enjoy.

1x7 - Secret Hideaway

May 12, 2003

Frasier and Nicky's garden is just like all of the other drab gardens in the neighborhood. Host Matt James wants to transform their deserted garden into the perfect hideaway. He also wants to come up with design ideas that will mask traffic noise so that Fraiser and Nicky can enjoy their garden in peace.

1x8 - A Garden Designed for Dining

May 20, 2003

Tori and Ogden are fed up with their small town garden in London. With the help of host Matt James and some helpful lodgers, they transform their drab garden into a luxury eating area. The finished garden features an incredible design inspired by another funky London garden.

1x9 - Decluttering a Backyard

May 27, 2003

Host Matt James meets Londoners Lisa and Paul, who have recently bought a new house in Northwest London. After forcing hoarder Pete to get rid of the junk in their cluttered backyard, James makes the most of their small space, creating a large seating area for the couple to relax in.

1x11 - Unknown

1x12 - Unknown