A daughter is hunting a home-grown Alan Titchmarsh to help create an oasis for her dying mother.

When Nicola Crawford's mother Carole, 60, was diagnosed with lung cancer four weeks ago, she set about turning her garden into a sanctuary of peace and quiet to help her recover.

But now the family has been told Carole's condition is more serious and she may only have a few months to live.

Nicola, 32, now fears she will not be able to complete the work on her mother's garden in The Crestway, Hollingdean, Brighton, without help from an expert.

Nicola said: "Mum has lived in this house for 20 years and she loves her little garden but she always wanted it to be a bit more special.

"I started doing this as soon as my mum was diagnosed.

"When the doctors told us it was terminal I thought, she is not going to see what she has always wanted."

Nicola wants to replace some of the old concrete and crazy paving with a patio.

She also wants to plant flowers in a rockery but does not know which would be suitable.

And, like all Ground Force fans, she would like a water feature.

The back garden of Carole's home has slipped since her husband Gordon died suddenly seven years ago, aged 63.

Nicola, who has two children of her own, said: "We have got the chance to show my mum we really love her and care about her."

Nicola, who wants the garden to be a surprise, hopes to be able to move into the council house after her mother's death.

She said: "The garden will be like a shrine to her."

Anyone who can help can contact 01273 504765.