BBC Garden Rescue viewers slam 'worst ever' makeover after £6,000 Italian garden left like a 'building site'
24.02.2022 - 00:11
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Garden Rescue viewers have slammed the latest episode as the 'worst' makeover they've ever seen.
Fans who tuned into last night's programme on BBC were less than impressed with the garden transformation, which was described as looking like a 'building site'.
The series sees home owners around the country get help from gardening experts Charlie Dimmock and the Rich brothers to completely redesign and build a new outdoor space.
On Tuesday night, couple Karen and Colin from Romsey asked for their current garden, which they described as a 'total mess', to be transformed into a 'relaxing retreat' where Karen could unwind after a stressful day in work.
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It had been explained to the gardening professionals that her job was particularly "challenging" as she was a reverend in a hospital, which often involves end-of-life support, reports The Mirror.
As they have a love for Italy, the couple hoped the professionals could add an 'Italian feel' to their garden, creating a space to entertain family and friends.
They had a budget of £6,000 for the garden transformation.
After hearing pitches from Charlie and the Rich Brothers, the couple choose the Charlie's vision for their garden, with the TV presenter changing the space completely.
This included creating a pergola, a water feature made out of terracotta and buying an olive tree, which cost £500 and boulders, which cost £540.
Following the big reveal, Karen and Colin were impressed with the transformation that had taken place, describing their new garden described as "wonderful" when they first saw it.
Although the couple themselves were pleased with their new outdoor space,