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What is Design Your Own?

If you've been inspired by the amazing garden transformations you've seen on UKTV Gardens, you'll be itching to give your garden the makeover treatment yourself. But where do you start?

Sign up to receive your Design Your Own course

Sign up to Design Your Own and you'll receive a weekly step-by-step email from UKTV Gardener Chris Collins direct to your inbox. Over the six-part course, he'll share his top tips and advice to help you through the entire process of transforming your garden, from sorting out a straggly lawn to creating atmosphere with lighting. Here's what's in store each week...

Lesson One - Lawns

Whether you want a putting-green finish or just somewhere to kick a ball about, Chris's top tips on seed selection and maintenance will help you create a great-looking lawn.

Lesson Two - Beds & Borders

If you want your flower beds and borders to stand out from the crowd, you'll need to get to grips with sound design principles. Lesson two's full of good advice whether you're reviving existing borders or starting from scratch.

Lesson Three - Pots & Containers

From flowerpots on your doorstep to rooftop terraces composed of nothing else, containers are an integral part of the British garden. Find out how to nail 'em in lesson three.

Lesson Four - Water Features

From tranquil ponds to bubbling fountains, today's water features allow you to give your garden a designer flourish. Find out how to choose one to suit your space.

Lesson Five - Garden Surfaces

Choosing the right garden surfaces to complement your lawn and flowerbeds is an exciting part of the design process. But you need to do your groundwork first! Lesson five will show you what your options are.

Lesson Six - Lighting

Tripping the light fantastic: there's more to illuminating your garden than plugging in a few spotlights and hoping for the best. Put the finishing touches to your handiwork with the final email of the series.