London mum saves £50,000 by transforming neglected garden with DIY makeover (Image: Charlotte Syeda-Aguirre / SWNS)Ms Syeda-Aguirre said: "We thought if we had £60,000 we would be doing an extension, not a garden. "The kids were out there digging with us, and we just dug and dug and dug for months and months. Determined London parents overhaul unusable garden for a fraction of the cost (Image: Charlotte Syeda-Aguirre / SWNS)READ MORE:The garden had previously been unusable, with a broken patio, muddy grass, and dangerous steps. DIY garden transformation saves London family thousands while creating outdoor oasis (Image: Charlotte Syeda-Aguirre / SWNS)They hired landscapers for the more technical elements, spending £6,400 on help with retaining walls and paving. Lambeth couple turn rundown garden into stylish retreat through months of DIY (Image: Charlotte Syeda-Aguirre / SWNS)The couple first started by digging up the garden to level it for the patio before moving onto the walls and fencing.