Storyline

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.

First Aired

2017-02-09
Last Aired

2021-08-22
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

3
Episodes

24
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

ABC TV

Keywords:

home improvement

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1. Toowoomba

A rural Queensland couple's journey to transform a rock hard paddock into an ambitious and extensive k...More

A rural Queensland couple's journey to transform a rock hard paddock into an ambitious and extensive kitchen garden so that they can live out their "grow it, eat it, live it" dream.Less

29mins 2017-02-09

2. Essendon

Michael visits Frank and Mary-Anne D'Aquila from Essendon, Victoria, who are in pursuit of a family ga...More

Michael visits Frank and Mary-Anne D'Aquila from Essendon, Victoria, who are in pursuit of a family garden complete with pool, plants and an entertaining space.Less

29mins 2017-02-16

3. Strath Creek

Stewart & Sandra lost their home & garden in the devastating 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. No...More

Stewart & Sandra lost their home & garden in the devastating 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Now it's time to start again with a spectacular new garden designed by one of Australia's most well-known designers, Paul Bangay.Less

28mins 2017-02-23

4. Connells Point

A couple dream of a waterfront home with a resort style garden. They also dream of both jobs finishing...More

A couple dream of a waterfront home with a resort style garden. They also dream of both jobs finishing at the same time. They've greenlit work on the garden while the house is still under construction. A good idea, in theory.Less

30mins 2017-03-02

5. Brisbane

After tragically losing their wife & mother to cancer Roberto & his two children are hoping that the t...More

After tragically losing their wife & mother to cancer Roberto & his two children are hoping that the transformation of their garden will not only bring them healing but also create an everlasting tribute to their loved one.Less

30mins 2017-03-09

6. Matcham

Phillip and Maria are awaiting the birth of their first child and the creation of a lakeside garden. S...More

Phillip and Maria are awaiting the birth of their first child and the creation of a lakeside garden. Sounds idyllic, right? However, delays, bad weather & budget constraints conspire to keep the expecting couple ever waiting.Less

27mins 2017-03-16

7. Avalon

Justine and Greg are busy with three kids and high-pressure jobs that often take them away from home. ...More

Justine and Greg are busy with three kids and high-pressure jobs that often take them away from home. It's their dream to have a garden sanctuary to escape, relax and recharge in. Can they find sanity from the insanity?Less

29mins 2017-03-23

8. Balwyn

The Mitzis want a garden to match their fabulous art deco home in Melbourne. But project managing the ...More

The Mitzis want a garden to match their fabulous art deco home in Melbourne. But project managing the ambitious build themselves will take courage. Loved ones think they are crazy, can they prove their doubters wrong?Less