DIY Network

The Reuters and their precocious daughters refer to their backyard as "the jungle." Poison ivy, weeds, leaves and compost are taking over the area. There's a play set for the girls on one side of the yard, but with the all the debris and rocks, playing on it isn't safe. Instead of fighting the theme, Jackie and Dean work with it and create a fun, safe "jungle" atmosphere in the Reuters' yard that will give both the parents and the kids an area to unwind. First, they clear out the area. Then they install rubber mulch around the play structure and move out to create a pathway. They also create a unique seating area for the adults, decking it out with tiki torches, a custom-built picnic table, ceramic plant containers, an umbrella and bamboo fencing.