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America's Most Desperate Landscape Photos

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After: America's Most Desperate Landscape 2016

American's Most Desperate Landscape 2012: Driveway View

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: Fountain After

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: Park-like

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2009: Corner Transformation

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: After

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2012: After

More than 250 new plantings, a new turf lawn, and a reworked walkway and front facade help soften the street view and transform the Stochmal's residence into one of the neighborhood's more visually appealing homes.

Rocky Start

In addition to other eye sores in the front yard, huge rock boulders block views from the front door.

Is That Our Satellite?

The roof features multiple satellite dishes, but only one is in use.

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2012: After 2

Thirty tons of boulders were used in the landscape makeover, including for the two-tiered retaining wall and planting area where a weed-infested hillside once was. A row of 20 densely planted boxwoods creates a green fence.

Blacked-leaved Ligularia

Black-leaved ligularia or Ligularia 'Brit-Marie Crawford' was named one of the top perennials for 2006. It has a glossy maroon foliage with orange daisy-like flowers. Grows about three to four feet tall and spreads about the same. Needs full sun to part shade and prefers moist soil and shade. USDA Zones 4-9

After: America's Most Desperate Landscape 2016

DIY Network’s Jason Cameron reveals the new frontyard to homeowners Randi and Tim Riefenberg, winners of America’s Most Desperate Landscape 2016.

Photo By: Emilee Ramsier

American's Most Desperate Landscape 2012: Driveway View

The transformation includes a completed and newly paved driveway, specially designed stairs with extra-wide 14-inch tread and a completely reconfigured walk-up to the home's front door.

Desperate Back Yard, Too

Pups Cooper and Sonny have no place to run around a play in the back either. The yard also has a major slope and drop off.

Gorgeous Stone Fireplace

The new fireplace area features plenty of cozy seating and a rustic wooden coffee table.

Photo By: Emilee Ramsier

Major Curb Appeal

DIY Network’s Jason Cameron reveals the new frontyard to homeowners Randi and Tim Riefenberg, winners of America’s Most Desperate Landscape 2016.

Photo By: Emilee Ramsier

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: Fountain After

The new stone patio looks like it belongs to a fancy estate house. The fountain, ornamental plantings and new patio furniture would make a great setting for formal entertaining or a relaxing evening outside.

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: Park-like

The weeds are gone and a new walkway has been laid to guide visitors up to the house. The canopy of tall trees shades the landscape and walkway in this park-like setting.

Stunning Twilight Patio

The new patio pops at sunset with new bistro lights and a roaring fire in the outdoor fireplace.

Photo By: Emilee Ramsier

Lush Landscaping

DIY Network’s Jason Cameron reveals the new frontyard to homeowners Randi and Tim Riefenberg, winners of America’s Most Desperate Landscape 2016.

Photo By: Emilee Ramsier

Finished Outdoor Patio

The new patio flows from an outdoor dining area to a bar and grill station to a seating area by the new outdoor fireplace.

Photo By: Emilee Ramsier

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2009: Corner Transformation

Transform that eye sore, aka a red fire hydrant, into a statement piece for your curb appeal instead of ignoring the curb all together! A well manicured yard helps maintain value in the home.

New Retaining Wall and Driveway

DIY Network’s Jason Cameron reveals new retaining wall of newly redone slate stone driveway to homeowners Randi and Tim Riefenberg, winners of America’s Most Desperate Landscape 2016.

Photo By: Emilee Ramsier

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: After

A new paint job and complete landscape overhaul make passers-by stop and stare. The crumbling stairs have been removed from the front yard and the old retaining wall has been filled in to transform the front yard into one huge planting bed. The angled plantings draw the eye up to the cute little house.

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Rocky Start

Is That Our Satellite?

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2012: After 2

Blacked-leaved Ligularia

After: America's Most Desperate Landscape 2016

American's Most Desperate Landscape 2012: Driveway View

Desperate Back Yard, Too

Gorgeous Stone Fireplace

Major Curb Appeal

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: Fountain After

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: Park-like

Stunning Twilight Patio

Lush Landscaping

Finished Outdoor Patio

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2009: Corner Transformation

New Retaining Wall and Driveway

America's Most Desperate Landscape 2011: After