Season 8

1. The San Francisco Treat

July 12, 2012 · 20m

A large backyard gets a Bocce Ball court, custom water feature and a grill station.

2. Boston Backyard Theatre

July 19, 2012 · 20m

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.

3. Play Ball

July 26, 2012 · 20m

A large backyard gets a baseball batting cage with custom wooden bleachers and grill for hotdogs.

4. Rustic Mexican Riviera

August 2, 2012 · 20m

A nondescript yard is transformed into a rustic retreat with the addition of a large water feature.

5. Upcycling the Backyard Space

August 9, 2012 · 20m

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.

6. Woodland Retreat

August 16, 2012 · 20m

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.

7. Cozy Cottage

August 23, 2012 · 20m

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.

8. Cabo Chic

August 30, 2012 · 20m

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.

9. Up-cycle and Upscale

September 6, 2012 · 20m

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.

10. Matt Crashes Blog Cabin 2012

September 13, 2012 · 20m

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.

11. Tranquil Staycation Backyard

September 20, 2012 · 20m

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.

12. Urban Backyard Greening

September 27, 2012 · 20m

This urban backyard gets a badly needed dose of 'green' in this makeover.

13. Lush Landscape and Garden Art

October 4, 2012 · 20m

This backyard makeover features a gorgeous array of plants, a new kitchen and a custom fire pit atop a botanical-stamped concrete patio.

14. A Music Lover's Holiday Yard

November 25, 2012 · 20m

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.