BBC Garden Rescue has been hit with a flood of complaints as fans branded a recent transformation on the show "embarrassing". In scenes that aired on BBC One on Thursday night, June 22, the Garden Rescue team descended upon a property in Mickleover, Derbyshire as Charlie Dimmock worked tirelessly to revamp the tired garden.
Homeowners Elaine and Paul were the lucky recipients of a backyard makeover courtesy of the much-loved gardening programme. The pair told Charlie all about their passion for all things vintage, especially 1950s-themed interior, music, clothes and more.
Elaine also revealed to Charlie that she loves fairies, and asked the gardening expert to keep that in mind whilst transforming their outdoor space. Charlie and Chris Hull worked hard to create a garden inspired by the rock and roll vibe of the 1950s, with a sprinkle of fairydust.
Despite the pair's blood, sweat and tears, viewers were left unimpressed by their efforts, and were quick to brand the Derbyshire's garden's final look as "embarrassing" and "tacky" on social media. Dave tweeted: "£3000 for that,
"2 huge exhausts sticking out a water feature and the new turf looked awful, gaps where it all joined. Poor workmanship!"
Another said: "That is such a tacky garden. I wouldn't call that a makeover at all." "Wow what a waste of money," claimed a third viewer.
Although Garden Rescue fans weren't too impressed with the finished product, Elaine and Paul were delighted by their new garden, which is, arguably, the most important thing. The couple decided to go with Chris' plan, which featured an ornate pergola and fairy-themed accents, including mushroom house ornaments.
In addition to a neatly mown lawn and a jungle of plants, additional magic was brought to the space via a blue and white retro tiled area. Perfect for balmy summer evenings, the pergola-covered section of the garden featured two colourful vintage BBQs.
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