Yard Coach | DIY Landscaping Mastery & Professional Advice
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About This Podcast
DIY landscaping guidance for homeowners who want professional-level results — without paying contractor prices.
Yard Coach delivers real-world, boots-on-the-ground landscape design education built from decades of hands-on experience — not internet trends, not algorithm guesses, and not pretty pictures that fail in the rain.
Inside this podcast you’ll learn:
• Smart landscape planning
• Drainage and grading fundamentals
• Hardscape design that actually functions
• Planting strategies that thrive long-term
• Lawn improvement without wasted money
• How to avoid costly DIY mistakes
This isn’t inspiration.
It’s implementation.
Stop guessing.
Stop wasting money.
Start building a landscape that increases curb appeal, protects your foundation, improves property value, and works for decades.
If you’re ready to take control of your yard — start here:
Plan smarter with the Seasonal Landscaping Checklist:
https://www.youryardcoach.com/seasonal-landscaping-checklist
Build it correctly with the 15-Step DIY Landscaping Project Checklist:
https://www.youryardcoach.com/15-step-diy-landscaping-project-checklist
Master the full system inside Homescape 2.0:
https://www.youryardcoach.com/diy-landscape-course
Explore consultations and personalized guidance:
https://www.youryardcoach.com
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Recent Episodes
Online Plant Purchases - Is this the New Wave on How to Landscape?
Online Plant Purchases – Is This the New Wave on How to Landscape? For more than 45 years, Coach Matt has relied on a simple rule when buying plants: see them, touch them, inspect them, and bring…
Landscape Form vs Function – Why Beautiful Yards Fail Over Time | Yard Coach Podcast
In this episode of the Yard Coach Podcast, Coach Matt dives into one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make in DIY landscaping: choosing form over function. VIDEO VERSION on YouTube:…
Why Your Irrigation System Isn’t Working: 5 Common Problems and Fixes
If your irrigation system won’t turn on, won’t shut off, sprays weak, floods spots, or just plain underperforms, this episode is for you. VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/Y8IU-D9RmJM In this…
Landscape Lights Not Working? Do THIS Before You Dig
The simple troubleshooting steps that fix most lighting problems fast Your landscape lights stopped working… now what? Before you start digging up your yard or calling a contractor, there’s a simple…
The 15-Step DIY Landscape Plan (Part 2): Build It Right or Fix It Later
You planned it. You prepped it. Now it’s time to build it—and this is where most DIY projects go wrong. In Part 2, we walk through the critical build phase of the 15-step landscaping process—where…
The 15-Step DIY Landscape Plan (Part 1): Where Most Homeowners Get It Wrong
Most DIY landscaping projects don’t fail because of effort… They fail before the first shovel hits the ground. In Part 1 of this series, we break down the foundation of every successful landscape…
Landscaper’s Late Winter Blues (And What Smart Homeowners Do Next)
Late winter can be one of the most frustrating times of the year for homeowners who love landscaping. The snow is still piled high, the ground is frozen solid, and yet spring is just close enough to…
AI and Landscape Drainage: What It Can (and Can’t) Do in 2026 | Audio Podcast
AI can design a beautiful backyard in seconds… but can it keep your basement dry? In this episode, we break down what AI can do for landscape planning — and where it completely falls apart when it…
Part 3 Landscape Frustrations | Pruning , Equipment + BONUS | Audio Podcast
We’re wrapping up the three-part Landscape Frustrations series — and this one hits the everyday issues homeowners quietly struggle with. VIDEO VERSION HERE: Top 5 Landscape Frustrations | Part 3 of…
Top 5 Landscape Frustrations | Landscape Makeovers | Part 2 of 3 | Audio Podcast
In Part 2 of the Homeowner Landscape Frustration Series, Coach dives into the big one — full landscape makeovers. Video version here: Landscape Makeover Frustration | Part 2 of 3 Homeowner Landscape…
The Top 5 Landscape Frustrations Homeowners Suffer | Part 1 | Audio Podcast
Welcome to Part 1 of a 3-part series on the Top 5 Landscape Frustrations Homeowners Suffer. VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/pFVNrMtBUa4 This week, Coach Matt tackles the biggest frustration…
Winter Shutdown: Yard Rescue Truths, Winter Planning & Living Christmas Trees | Audio Edition
Winter has shut down the landscape, but the thinking doesn’t stop. In this episode, Coach Matt covers a mix of winter reality, honest thoughts on viral “yard rescue” videos, smart winter planning for…
Landscape Thoughts for the New Homebuyer | Audio Edition
Get the Homebuyer’s Landscape Checklist + Audio Walkthrough here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/homebuyers-landscape-checklist/buy Buying your first home is exciting… and a little blinding. Realtors…
Landscapes for Seniors | Designing Outdoor Spaces That Evolve With You
Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/oc9PVXy5gBQ As we age, our yards should serve us—not the other way around. Coach Matt breaks down three senior-friendly paths: expanding for joy and…
A Look Back, So You Can Look Forward | Wrapping Up 2025 and Prepping for the Next Season | Audio Podcast
In this episode, Coach Matt takes a reflective look at the 2025 landscape season — what went right, what got delayed, and how life’s curveballs (like equipment breakdowns and tight weather windows)…
Let's Focus on Fall - Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Let’s Focus on Fall – Keep Your Eye on the Ball The seasons are fighting for control — one day frost, the next day 80° — and your landscape is stuck in the middle. In this episode, Coach Matt talks…
I’d Never Built a Bridge Before… But I Did It Anyway + Bonus Deck | Audio Podcast
This week, I’m not teaching — I’m telling the story behind how I built a 20-foot bridge and a deck here at Brook & Pond. No blueprint. No step-by-step plan. Just real-life landscaping and problem…
Outdoor Living Series Part 2 | Water, Fire, Lights & Nice | Audio Podcast
Outdoor Living isn’t just about patios and kitchens—it’s about creating an atmosphere you’ll never want to leave. In this week’s episode of the Yard Coach Podcast, Coach Matt dives into Part 2 of the…
Outdoor Living Series Part 1 | Outdoor Kitchens & Structures | Audio Podcast
Welcome to Part 1 of our Outdoor Living Series! This week, Coach Matt dives into outdoor kitchens and structures that transform a yard from “just a landscape” into a true extension of your home.…
Landscape Designing Made Simple | Audio Podcast
Do you need years of experience to design your dream yard? In this episode, Coach Matt busts that myth and shows you how to create a beautiful landscape with passion, perseverance, and a few simple…
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