Initially Don filmed episodes of "Gardeners' World" in Berryfields, a rented garden in Stratford-upon-Avon. When he returned as host in 2011, Don began to present from his own garden, Longmeadow, in Ivington, Herefordshire. He was frequently seen on screen with his golden retriever Nigel until the dog died in May 2020, shortly before his 12th birthday. In 2016, Don introduced viewers to his new golden retriever, Nell. This was followed by the addition of Pattie, a Yorkshire terrier, in April 2020. In 2020, Don signed a contract with the BBC to continue presenting "Gardeners' World" for three years.