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Alex Evans & Kate Lally

Couple with '150 kids' have garden left in 'ruins' by Alan Titchmarsh's team

ITV viewers saw Alan Titchmarsh and his Love Your Garden team transform another outdoor space on Tuesday evening.

The latest instalment saw them meet elderly couple Rob and Margaret Isdale, who have fostered more than 150 children over the past 45 years.

Given how much the heroic pair have helped generations of children find a home, Alan Titchmarsh and co-starts Katie Rushworth, David Domoney and Frances Tophill were keen to turn their house's drab and uninteresting yard into a magical space inspired by The Secret Garden to help give something back to a pair who have given so much.

READ MORE: Alan Titchmarsh reduced to tears on ITV Love Your Garden

Alan suggested turning their shed into a mock Tudor-inspired design, with several crumbling "columns" of brick which he described as "ancient-looking follies, Yorkshire Live reports. Alan said: "I want this new garden to make them feel as cared for as the children who come to their home."

The end result showed a vast improvement, with fake ruins made of brick and a shed that suddenly looked centuries older. Fans at home shared their thoughts on Twitter.

Caroline said: "I wasn’t sure about the secret garden, but omg, it’s one of my favourites, stunning guys!! #loveyourgarden", while Valerie said: "Crowded and busy for me but as long as they like it." @Jedimynds said: "Omg how precious are Rob and Margaret?"

When they saw their new garden, Margaret and Rob became tearful, adding: "It's the best I've seen it looking. Whoa."

Alan then joked: "And we found the ruins of an old abbey in your garden!" Rob said: "I knew it would be special but that's extra special. Thank you so much."

Alan and his team invited dozens of the 150 foster kids that the couple have looked after to see the garden for a wholesome family reunion.

Love Your Garden airs Tuesdays at 8.30pm on ITV and ITVX

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