Episode Guide
1 Hour Programs
1101 Mallory A single mother wants a safe backyard for her son and needs a makeover for her front yard. The “Carefree Gardener” creates a surprise playground for a three-year-old boy and a beautiful front yard she can be proud of. Behind the scenes
§ Removing safety hazards
§ Laying sod
§ Building a patio
§ Plant identification
1102 McGlaughlin A mother diagnosed with cancer finds inspiration from her family, friends and The Carefree Gardener as they transform her front yard into a place where she can find peace and enjoy her family. Behind the scenes
§ Building a simple trellis
§ Building a seat-wall and enlarging an entrance area
§ Proper drainage
§ Plant identification
1103 Golubic A husband injures his back while trying to build a new backyard fence to ensure the safety of his twin daughters. The Carefree Gardener steps in to create a safe play area for the girls, create a new space for outdoor entertainment, and beautify an unkempt landscape. Behind the scenes
§ Tips on proper pruning
§ How to install a paver patio
§ Citrus care
§ Plant identification
1104 Henderson A single woman tries to build a pond and backyard to entice wildlife. The Carefree Gardener builds the pond of her dreams and a tribute to her father.
§ How to build a natural looking pond and waterfeature
§ Building a small flag-stone patio
§ Plant identification
1105 Kanter A generous family is paid back by giving them the park-like backyard of their dreams. Behind the scenes
§ Pouring and finishing a cement walkway
§ Refinishing stucco walls and fireplace
§ Defining various entertainment areas
§ Plant identification
1106 Moore A daughter wants to give her terminally ill father a front yard that is restored from years of neglect into a tranquil retreat that attracts hummingbirds and requires little maintenance. With the help of the Phoenix Fire Department, even the house undergoes a transformation. Behind the scenes
§ Defining areas with curbing and gravel
§ Trimming hedges
§ Attracting hummingbirds
§ Plant identification
1107 Best of Tips A much neglected front yard is restored and made easier to maintain. After three attempts, a pond is created in a desert backyard. A family is given a place for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment. A single mother is given a front and backyard makeover and gains a safe area for her son to play in. The entryway to a haven for children and troubled parents is given a facelift to become as welcoming as its name, Embrace.
1108 Jones The Carefree Gardener creates a backyard that is easier to access by a stroke victim and landscapes an unfinished backyard. The home owners gain a natural patio, waterfeature, and place to watch the sunsets. Behind the scenes
§ Building a pergola
§ Using color to enhance a landscape
§ Building a “Pondless” waterfeature.
§ Creating a stone patio that blends in with the natural landscape
§ Plant identification
1109 Embrace An organization that shelters children and their mothers is in need of a welcoming entrance that blends in with a beautiful mountain back drop. Behind the scenes
§ Proper drainage
§ Building a retainer wall from stone with flagstone steps
§ Building a fire ring
§ Plant identification
1110 Sunsery A small backyard becomes a haven for children facing medical problems and an extension of the family’s living space. Behind the scenes
§ Building a box planter
§ Creating a “Pondless/Invisible waterfeature that is child friendly
§ Making small spaces appear large
§ Plant Identification
1111 Johnson
1112 Desert Mountain School
1113 Pioneer Village