Who knew they were friends? The Bachelorette’s Courtney Dober surprises 5SOS’ Michael Clifford by transforming the backyard of his Los Angeles home
He is best known for being one of the handsome contestants from Georgia Love’s season of The Bachelorette, but it appears Courtney Dober is more than just a pretty face.
The 32-year-old has shared a before and after video showcasing his skills as a landscaper, after transforming the backyard of 5SOS guitarist Michael Clifford’s home in Los Angeles.
‘What do you get someone who has everything… a new garden? Twenty-four-hour birthday surprise build for our buddy,’ Courtney captioned the footage, which he posted on Instagram last month.
Who knew they were friends? The Bachelorette’s Courtney Dober (left) surprised 5SOS guitarist Michael Clifford (right) last month by transforming the backyard of his LA home
‘My buddy’s away, but this is his house, just a dirty patch,’ Courtney said as he panned the camera to show the unkempt backyard.
‘He gets home tomorrow, so we’re going to turn this patch into a little slice of paradise, in just 24 hours.’
The landscape enthusiast went on to clear, grade and lay the weed matting down in a bid to liven up the turf.
Impressive work! Fans were quick to praise Courtney’s skills as a builder and landscaper
He also added a few plants and stepping stones and installed a wooden bench seat for entertaining purposes.
The birthday boy was thrilled with the renovation.
‘Oh my god, it looks sick!’ Michael said as he took in the surroundings of his new backyard.
Fans were quick to praise Courtney’s skills as a builder and landscaper.
Before and after: Courtney livened up Michael’s backyard by adding new turf and purchasing a few pot plants
‘The work you did in 24 hours it’s amazing, so beautiful! I’m really impressed… and also thank you for sharing this. Michael’s face of happiness, it’s so pure and beautiful,’ one fan wrote.
‘I’m so happy for Mikey, he deserves all the love and support… I loved his reaction. You did an amazing job!’ another added.
Courtney was working as a builder when he was cast on Bachelorette, and has since landed a dream gig on American renovation show The Fixers.
New role: Courtney was working as a builder when he was cast on Bachelorette in 2016, and has since landed a dream gig on American renovation show The Fixers