Season 8
14 episodes · 2012
1The San Francisco Treat
A large backyard gets a Bocce Ball court, custom water feature and a grill station.
2Boston Backyard Theatre
A Boston couple who are big sports fans gets an outdoor theater for year round sports viewing parties. A previously bare backyard yard gets a new hardscape, seating wall and a fire feature made of stone.
3Play Ball
A large backyard gets a baseball batting cage with custom wooden bleachers and grill for hotdogs.
4Rustic Mexican Riviera
A nondescript yard is transformed into a rustic retreat with the addition of a large water feature.
5Upcycling the Backyard Space
An empty lot of a yard gets an upcycling makeover by Matt and his crew. They repurpose used materials to create a privacy wall and concrete pathway.
6Woodland Retreat
A backyard surrounded by woods gets a circular hardscape and a stone fire pit. A giant dogwood is planted next to custom furniture and a new table and benches are made of reclaimed white oak for an outdoor entertainment area.
7Cozy Cottage
A couple is desperate to have their backyard transformed into a cozy French Country cottage before their wedding. So Matt and his team have stepped up to the challenge. This will be a wedding party goers won't soon forget.
8Cabo Chic
A drab yard with a pool gets a major facelift from Matt and his team. He adds a contemporary flare by using composite decking, privacy walls go up and a tiled water feature transforms the boring landscape.
9Up-cycle and Upscale
This yard gets an upscale makeover and an up-cycle kid area. Composite decking is used to create curved banquette seating and a 100-foot deck. A concrete kid-climbing mountain is created from old appliances.
10Matt Crashes Blog Cabin 2012
Matt Blashaw and the Yard Crashers head to the 2012 Blog Cabin in coastal Maine. An overgrown yard gets a rustic-elegant makeover anchored by a cobblestone patio with compass design with a curved deck takes in the waterfront view.
11Tranquil Staycation Backyard
This couple is happy to turn an overgrown, desperate backyard into a tranquil staycation destination with a decorative flagstone-rock patio, a fire-pit and custom daybed.
12Urban Backyard Greening
This urban backyard gets a badly needed dose of 'green' in this makeover.
13Lush Landscape and Garden Art
This backyard makeover features a gorgeous array of plants, a new kitchen and a custom fire pit atop a botanical-stamped concrete patio.
14A Music Lover's Holiday Yardfinale
Matt Blashaw transforms the neglected backyard of two music lovers into a space that's perfect for the holidays and year-round entertaining. And, the front yard gets some seasonal decor that puts everyone in the holiday spirit.