A WOMAN who was quoted a "ridiculous" amount to have her garden done by professionals has revealed how she did it herself for a fraction of the price. Rachel Harper expressed her shock after being told it would cost her a whopping £17,680 for the experts to come in and transform her outdoor haven. In a bid to cut back on costs, she set out on a mission to tackle it herself and revealed that it cost her just £2,900 - a whopping £14,780 cheaper than the original quote.
And perhaps the best part of all? She used bargain buys from the likes of B&M and The Range to complete the stunning makeover. The savvy homeowner took to Facebook group Gardening On A Budget Official and shared an initial post where she explained: "We were quoted a ridiculous price to have our garden done, so we decided to do it all ourselves. "I think we have done a great job considering we haven't ever done it before! "I am obsessed with it and looking forward to cosy summer evenings sat outside.
" I am obsessed with it and looking forward to cosy summer evenings sat outside Rachel then shared a selection of before photos of her garden, which showed an area by her back door completely dug up ready for a patio to be built. Clearly delighted with the results, she then showed what it looks like now - complete with marble-effect patio, pergola and stunning seating area. Speaking to Fabulous, she explained: "We were quoted £17,680 and it cost us around £2,900 for everything without the pergola and patio set - t.