A circular seating area has been created for evening meals or BBQ's. Next to this is a small raised pond, at a height of 300mm. The retained brick wall will carry on around the circular area to retain the beds. Some large rocks could also be introduced into the lower beds around the planting the planting . Rake the gravel into swirls for a special effect.
Canna lilies look fabulous in glazed pot used as a focal point.
Low maintained planting can look super as you can get all kinds of grasses from your local garden centre in many different colours and heights, ferns are great near water features in shady areas. Hardy palms are a must. If you are intending to have the works created by an outside company I advise you to have three different estimates done so you get the best deal. Unfortunately only a tiny percentage can be selected for a free make-over treatment. The main criteria for a T.V show is that the project can be achieved in 1-2 days maximum and will look strikingly different from the existing garden.