Lawn & Order

"Lawn & Order" is a home improvement and gardening show that aired on the DIY Network in 2017. The series focuses on the beautification and transformation of outdoor spaces, particularly front and backyard landscapes. This engaging show promises to be an informative and entertaining watch for those interested in sprucing up their outdoor environments or simply fans of transformation home shows.

The hosts of "Lawn & Order", Chris Lambton and Sara Bendrick, are experts in landscaping and design. Both have established reputations within the home improvement television world, with Lambton known for his previous work on "Yard Crashers" and Bendrick for her talent showcased on “I Hate My Yard”. Their combined skills and engaging personalities provide a unique, insighful—and even humorous—dynamic that drives each episode forward.

"Lawn & Order" primarily caters to homeowners who are looking to sell their houses but feel the external aesthetics might detract potential buyers. However, each episode also contains a wealth of ideas and inspiration that can appeal to anyone with a yard or outdoor space, regardless of their property status. Whether you're planning to put your property on the market or simply desire a more inviting outdoor area, you can derive plenty of inspiration from this series.

Central to each episode are the homeowners, who share their dreams for their outdoor spaces as well as any real-world constraints they face, such as budget, space, and sometimes, problematic landscaping issues. From here, Bendrick and Lambton step in, offering their expertise, ideas, and plans to make these dreams a reality. By navigating these challenges and constraints, the hosts demonstrate various design strategies and techniques that viewers can translate to their own spaces at home.

"Lawn & Order" showcases various styles, designs, and functional solutions for outdoor spaces. The transformations are astoundingly diverse, ranging from minimalistic and modern to traditional and elaborate designs. The show not only focuses on aesthetics; it also believes in creating functional spaces, emphasising details such as outdoor dining areas, play spaces, quality lawns and elaborate flower beds.

The series further stands out through its educational aspect. Homeowners—and viewers—will learn practical knowledge about landscape design, plant care, problem-solving, and budget management. Bendrick and Lambton do a fantastic job of explaining the reasoning behind their design choices, techniques, tools and tips that can be applied by the average homeowner, making this show a useful and practical guide as well as entertaining television.

While the highlight of each episode is undeniably the big reveal of the transformed outdoor space, “Lawn & Order” offers a satisfying journey to that end. The audience gets to follow Bendrick and Lambton through the design process, the problem-solving strategies, and the eventual transformations that unfold, making the final results even more rewarding.

The reality series “Lawn & Order” is more than just another home improvement show. It's a program that combines the joy of transformation with the love of outdoor living and gardening, all wrapped up in an informative and entertaining package. For those looking to upgrade their home's curb appeal, find new design inspiration, or simply appreciate the before-and-after magic of home improvement, "Lawn & Order" is certainly a must-watch.