He and his crew dig out new flower beds and fill them with lovely plants, and then re-sod the lawn, making it lush and green. That's fine, except for one thing. If these people knew how to care for plants and grass their landscape wouldn't be desperate to begin with, would it? Another problem I have is with the types of plants that are brought in.

Since they only have two days in which to transform the yard Cameron tends to load up these gigantic new beds with identical plants, and many of them are annuals, which means that in three months all the plants will be dead and the beds will be empty again because the homeowners don't know what to replace them with because, as I mentioned in the previous paragraph, they don't know how to take care of a garden.

A better tactic would be to combine annuals and perennials so that as one fades another blooms, but you wouldn't have the "wow factor" and instant gratification that the show is going for. Cameron also tends to plant very large trees very close to the houses. It looks nice now, but how about in ten years when the roots are creating cracks in the foundation and spreading into the septic tank or sewer line?

The premise is good, and the end results are lovely, but I would like it better if they did follow-up shows to see if the homeowners have indeed learned anything and are continuing to keep their yards looking good, or if they have fallen back into a state of neglect and overgrowth. Details Edit. Release date April 5, United States. United States. Technical specs Edit. Color Color. In a neighborhood where it's 25 feet from one front door to the next, licensed contractor Jason Cameron squeezes in an amazing transformation with new stairs and a new paver walkway.

This landscape will change from worst to first. An acre of land, a cul-de-sac and too much sun are the challenges facing licensed contractor Jason Cameron. He rolls in some big trees and fixes a precarious situation on the front porch to transform this desperate landscape.

Licensed contractor Jason Cameron helps a U. Marine create the landscape of his dreams. Jason builds stone planters, a fence and window boxes to help fix this desperate landscape. Licensed contractor, Jason Cameron, sets out to help a young homeowner with an old landscape. Jason's using a cool new product to stain the patio and building brick planters to take this old house from worst to first. Licensed contractor Jason Cameron heads to Wyoming, Ohio where landscaping is an art, and Mick and Joyce are the talk of the town for their horrible weeds and lack of landscaping.

Jason kills the weeds, brings in huge rock and some big trees to put an end to the gossip. With input from viewers, Jason builds new stone pillars, installs a new driveway and new shutters. Katie and Roy just got married, but the honeymoon is over as far as the landscape is concerned.

Jason Cameron has plans for a huge new stamped concrete patio, a new driveway and a fresh coat of paint for the house. Jason and his sidekick, Ryan, have a war of words over an aluminum fence project. This house isn't just the worst on the block.

It's the worst in the neighborhood! Jason's building planters, mending fences and taming the jungle. Jason pours a new stroller-friendly walkway, adds a huge retaining wall and a gorgeous new planting bed, but will Jason's labor finish before the homeowner's begins?

Mindi and Morgan Rich rehabbed the inside of their house, now they're ready for the outside. Jason Cameron comes in to pour a new gravel parking court, rebuild brick columns and turn this barren eyesore into a lush landscape. Jason hangs thousands of lights, shows how to bulk up a store bought wreath and lays a bright new "lawn".

DIY Network's licensed contractor Jason Cameron helps newlyweds Catherine and Kyle put an end to the neighbors' complaints about their yard.

The plan? Jason and his crew pour a new sidewalk and steps, build a new stone retaining wall and give the house a fresh coat of paint. Plus, to top things off, the homeowners get a last-minute wedding gift from Catherine's dad.

Kristie is a successful professional in the public relations industry, but she has a P. Her roommates and neighbors are tired of looking at this eyesore and are ready for a change - and fast!

That's Jason's call to bring in custom shutters, a cool new Quartzite flooring for the porch and a monster stump grinder to clear out the landscape. Jason hits Las Vegas to help a fire manipulator and his stilt-walking wife fix up their mess of a yard. Jason's plan calls for a new driveway, a natural stone sitting area and a fire pit.

Plus, the homeowners have a surprise that may make Jason lose his lunch. Their porch is falling apart, there's no landscaping and they need a new sidewalk. The solution? Jason brings in heavy machinery, beautiful new steps and plenty of plants to show the neighbors the Burtons' yard is no laughing matter. Jason's in Las Vegas to help two professional poker players fix up their Spanish Tudor home.

He's patching a brick wall, building a new mailbox, laying a new tile entryway and installing a fountain. All this, plus a new garage door, has Jason betting that this desperate space is about to win the jackpot.

Jason is on hand to help two dedicated rehabbers fix up their desperate landscape. Neighbors describe the house as "mustard gone bad," so Jason brings in gallons of paint and a new entry door, rips out the old dated sidewalk and builds a brand-new arbor to put the complaints to rest. Jason cruises into Miami to help a couple of yoga instructors transform their desperate landscape into a peaceful paradise.

He creates a travertine walkway, a bamboo yoga corner and a natural fence. And he does it all while one of the homeowners is in India! Jason heads to Las Vegas to help two amazing acrobatic artists.

He's bringing in huge boulders, tons of rock and plenty of plants to fix this desperate landscape, but will the judging neighbors give the yard a perfect 10? Jason steps up his game to deal with a feisty homeowner and the city inspector in sunny Miami Springs, Florida. Jason and his crew install a fence, a circular patio and more than plants. But will it be up to code?

Jason is heading back to school to help an elementary principal put in a new landscape at the school's brand-new building. The Desperate Landscapes crew builds benches, plants huge trees and installs something they never have before - a time capsule. Two young homeowners spent their savings rehabbing their house and financing an expensive spinal surgery for their dog.

The yard has literally gone to the dogs! Jason rescues the space with a new patio, new paint and lots of new landscaping. Jason revisits some former desperate landscapes to find out what the homeowners did after he left. Are their lawns lush and green, or have they become desperate once again?

Jason plans a huge two-day transformation, complete with hundreds of plants, a new terrace and plenty of other surprises. The Penns' front yard will go from one of the worst in America to one of the best! Jason brings in his team and transforms a crumbling driveway to a paver and green space masterpiece with a walkway to match. After installing synthetic turf, painting an entire house and bringing in over 60 indigenous plants to Southern California, the neighbors come home to a jaw dropping transformation - all in under 8 hours!

The Hyde and Jones families have inherited a huge property that is long overdue for some much needed attention. This brother-sister act teams up with DIY Network's Jason Cameron to transform their neglected side lot into a playground that the entire neighborhood will enjoy. Jason custom builds a playhouse, teeter-totter and swing. See how these projects are simple enough even for the novice DIYer. What was once the area's original majestic farmhouse is now the most majestic eye-sore!

With the help of some serious excavating equipment, Jason demos a wrap-around porch and dodges a potential project ender with some mason work and quick thinking.

The neighbors come home to find a completely transformed house that no longer leaves the front entrance in question. With the help of his team, Jason helps this expectant couple replace the concrete in their yard with an edible landscape. See how Jason uses cedar to detract from the concrete with a shadowbox fence and builds custom veggie planters.

Watch edible trees, shrubs and plants make this huge lot beautiful and tasty! The Aguerres' front yard doesn't fit in with the lush tropical neighborhood of Pembroke Pines, Fla. Watch as Jason brings out the excavator to demo a huge concrete wall and replace it with metal fabricated paneled walls that provide privacy for the homeowners and eye-candy for the neighbors. Jason also transforms one of those walls into a glass tiled water feature in the front and adds a special surprise for the homeowners' eyes only.

The O'Gradys live on a street filled with garden club members, and they just don't fit in. Jason's brining in an excavator to rip out the old before he bring in the new. He fixes up the house with a new fiberglass door, a fieldstone entryway and a gravel walkway. See how steel edging and weed fabric will ensure the walkway won't walk away. Michael Linsday and Manuel Quintero bit off a bit more than they could chew when trying to convert an old caretaker's house and horse stable into something that would fit into this San Diego neighborhood.

Jason repairs a falling down pergola and helps save a huge year-old fig tree! The Suarez family bought a house in the neighborhood they grew up in. Their childhood friends are still their neighbors - and they aren't happy! Watch as Jason brings in elements from the whole neighborhood to help this landscape go from worst to first.

Two friendly couples share equally desperate landscapes that put the neighborhood to shame. He pours a new driveway, builds a custom arbor, a pergola and has tips for stamping concrete.

The Adkins's home is out-of-date and out-of-style in their lush, manicured neighborhood. That's why licensed contractor Jason Cameron is hitting the deck to rip out an old deck and pebbled walkway and replace it with a new composite deck. He shows a cool tool for leveling posts and builds a custom bench all in attempt to please the picky neighbors. The Danjals were excited to move from snowy Canada to sunny Miami, but they fell out of their neighbor's good graces when the landscape fell apart.

Plus, he brings in tons of tropical plants and transplants a 20 foot palm! Online users voted on some cool upgrades to the landscape. Plus, see how a cast stone walkway and clam shells are crowning touches on this Blog Cabin front yard transformation.

Licensed contractor Jason Cameron hits a homerun as he clears away the desperation in Beantown! Ryan and Marcy Hesseling, a bar and wig shop owner, look to Jason Cameron to help them bring back some unique New Orleans style in their front yard.

Jason uses a huge Southern Magnolia tree, a refurbished iron gate, a new blue stone slate walkway and tons of vibrant colors and plants to create a landscape worthy of the historical French Quarter tradition. Neighborhood newcomers, Erynn and Henry, want to fit in and make their yard an entertainment haven for friends and family, but the weeds have gotten in the way. That's Jason Cameron's call to action. He's creating a patio, picnic table and a creative fireplace in the front yard to get the Casanovas fired up about their landscape.

Neighbors rise up in revolt to submit a revolting yard in Derby, CT in the Desearate Landscape contest. Jason Cameron comes to the rescue with a new design that brings up the neighborhood's property values. Alec and Jenny Harmes want to completely transform their front yard to welcome their out of town wedding guests. Jason and his team move in to make that dream a reality. With the help of a local artist, Jason creates 4 glass mosaic planters that perfectly blend into this funky Austin, Texas neighborhood.

The Desperate Landscapes team also adds indigenous plants throughout the yard that require almost no water. The biggest change: a completely flipped driveway made of lava basalt! The Griffiths are turning an old firehouse into their new home, and Jason Cameron is bringing in the brigade to help them complete the transformation outside.

He's helping the homeowners lay a new paver patio and put in a new flagpole. Plus, he's bringing a custom fire hydrant fountain and a new stain glass window. Will Jason's hard work put out the fiery complaints from neighbors? From slate walkways to outdoor fire, Jason Cameron gives us his top ten list on how to make your neighbors extremely jealous.

He gives tips on easy ways to install these top ten game changers in the neighborhood rivalry contest. You'll see how to install paver driveways, synthetic turf, water features, fireplaces and every kind of walkway you can imagine. Which show stopper-made it to number one on his list? It's time for a big, Texas style invasion for Eric and Betinna Hess. Jason Cameron and the Desperate Landscapes crew are keeping things weird in Austin, Texas with a fence you can write on without getting into trouble, spinning planters made with a product that bends as you build and special edging that lets you design a path which goes any way you want!

Plus, the artists who made this neighborhood magical! Hurricane Katrina wiped out Ulrick and Michele Jean-Pierre's landscape, but Jason Cameron completes this transformation and makes it better than ever!

It's an unbelievable mix of Carribean art, exotic plants, and new Orleans character. This lightning-fast transformation closes a very long chapter for one amazing couple. Jason reviewed videos and pictures from all across the country and found the ugliest front yard in Escondido, California. He pulls out all the stops to transform the Ruffin family's front yard from one of the worst in the country to one of the best.

Jason takes down a huge dying tree, rips out an ugly old walkway, sledgehammers an old brick planter and moves a massive boulder to clear this ugly yard, and then he brings in the cool stuff. Jason installs a travertine walkway, a beautiful steel pergola, a new garage door, a fountain and custom-built benches. All of that plus hundreds of plants transform America's Most Desperate Landscape into on of the most beautiful around.

This dynamic duo installs new stairs for the front porch, sleek stainless steel wires to act as the porch railing, and a vintage pergola with seating area to enjoy the beautiful views.

Jason Cameron and the Desperate Landscapes team bring out the heavy machinery to find a house hidden on a hill. Dying trees, weeds, crumbling steps and driveway make this gem of a Tudor hard to see. With chainsaws, a jackhammer and a hydraulic hammer drill, Jason takes down the trees, rips out the old steps and replaces an awful 2X4 handrail with one that matches the style of the house.

Plus, he shows a truck bed liner spray can help a plant grow in a concrete jungle. Jason Cameron brings his Desperate Landscapes crew to an artist's ugly front yard. The artist's home features funky and fun artwork inside, but the front of the house is hidden by a huge six-foot wall and overgrown trees.

Jason uses a concrete saw to cut the wall in half and a chainsaw to take down a tree. Once the landscape is opened up, Jason adds stainless steel planters to some unused arches. He adds a Pennsylvania Quartzite cap to the smaller wall and adds a custom-built stainless steel awning over the front door. If that weren't enough, there are custom-built stainless steel planters that fit over the front stoop, and homeowner Jason Hargis's artistic skills are put to the test by painting some funky planters for the entry way.

The look is completed with a fresh coat of paint for the house and front door and some new furniture for the patio. Jason Cameron turns a Desperate Landscape on a huge corner lot into a show-stopper. In a neighborhood that's slowly coming back to life after years of neglect, Jason meets a fun, young couple open to new ideas.

That's Jason's call to pull out all the stops and create a fence out of hog wire, a huge cedar deck and cedar walkway and include some funky artwork created by a local artist.

It's a dog day in the landscape when licensed contractor, Jason Cameron, turns a Desperate Landscape into a play field for a dog named Votto. Jason borrows ideas from his huge Dream Dog Park makeover and puts them into one lucky family's yard. With a low maintenance fence, a covered patio and dog toys galore, Jason pulls out all the stops to create one beautiful landscape that people and pups can enjoy.

The design includes a custom-built cedar porch, a cool copper awning, a brick walkway and a beautiful wooden gate. Jason also plants a landscape filled with prairie style plantings that will thrive in Chicago's cold winter weather.

The family lives in a neighborhood of perfectly manicured front lawns and theirs sticks out with its weeds and hidden front door. Jason brings his calvary to cut down a diseased tree, rip out an ugly sidewalk and paint the brick and wood siding.

The landscape design includes a rustic cedar bridge, a Mexican beach pebble dry creek, a custom, curving poplar bench and a custom slate waterfall fountain.

Jason Cameron and his crew face a tough challenge to create a yard fit for entertaining and for dogs as one Chicago couple hopes to transform their muddy front yard into an oasis for friends and family.

Jason's plan calls for adding privacy to the yard with lush plantings. He installs a huge travertine patio, a copper bar for icing down adult beverages and adds custom-built couches for seating. Jason also adds a special area for the dogs with artificial turf, a fire hydrant and a fresh water drinking stand. Jason Cameron and the Desperate Landscapes crew head to Fort Worth, Texas to help a couple of hip, young newlyweds turn their ugly old porch into a neighborhood destination.

Jason builds new railings to match the house. He builds big new steps to make the porch more inviting and gives the porch floor a fresh coat of paint. Add in a brand new landscape and lots of succulent plants and you'll get a huge Texas-sized landscape that the young homeowners and their friends will all love.

Jason Cameron saddles up and plays cowboy as he helps The Herd in Fort Worth, Texas create a new entrance for their non-profit educational center and pen. Jason teaches the cowboys to use their shovels for something other than manure as they add native cacti, grasses and shrubs to the landscape. Jason uses reclaimed brick to create a huge new walkway with a basket weave pattern, and he tries his hand at branding. And we've got a lot of Desperate Landscapes all across the country. We get flooded — we get probably entries a week from all over the country.

Cameron and Shatz will team up for a new DIY Network show called "Sledgehammer," in which Cameron gives homeowners 30 minutes to destroy the ugliest room in their home.

If they complete the demolition in a half-hour, Cameron will remodel the room. Wednesday in the "Desperate Landscapes" time slot. All 12 episodes were filmed in this area.