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Yard Coach | DIY Landscaping Mastery & Professional Advice

Yard Coach Matt

Yard Coach helps DIY homeowners plan smarter, avoid costly mistakes, and create beautiful, functional landscapes with confidence. Drawing on decades of hands-on landscaping and construction experience, Coach Matt shares practical guidance you can apply to your own property—without confusing jargon or expensive guesswork. Learn about landscape planning and design, drainage and grading, functional hardscaping, plant selection, irrigation, lawn improvement, and the common DIY mistakes that can cost you

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12:01

Drought Nearly Emptied Our Pond - So We Brought In an...

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2026/10/02

VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/mslUPM_z87U Our pond was nearly 90% gone after an unusually dry stretch, creating a rare opportunity to bring in an excavator and tackle some much-needed pond work. In this episode, Coach Matt shares what the pond looked like during the drought, why we decided this was the right time to excavate, and what we hoped to accomplish before the water returned. It’s a real-world look at responding to changing conditions and making the most of an unexpected opportunity

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30:50

When Too Much Yard Spoils Everything

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2026/07/15

That dream property with acres of space can quickly become a nightmare if you’re not realistic about the time, money, and effort it takes to maintain it. VIDEO VERSION HERE https://youtu.be/UakoG7E_ExM In this episode, Coach shares real stories from nearly 40 years in the landscaping industry—including a beautiful five-acre property that fell apart just two years after a complete landscape transformation. He also discusses first-time homebuyers, downsizers, busy families, and retirees who often

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35:50

Landscape Designing for Continuous Color All Season Long

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2026/06/26

Episode: Landscape Designing for Continuous Color All Season Long VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/IsceTOOf5eI Yard Coach COLOR CONTINUUM GUIDE: https://www.youryardcoach.com/continuous-color-guide Does your yard look amazing for a few weeks… and then fade into a whole lot of green? In this episode, Coach explains how to think like a landscape designer and build a true color continuum — a landscape where one plant hands the spotlight to the next from spring through fall. You’ll learn why buying

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26:57

Online Plant Purchases - Is this the New Wave on How...

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2026/06/04

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 them home yourself. This year, that changed. In this episode, Coach shares his first-ever experience ordering fruit trees, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries online and having them shipped directly to his property in northern Maine. Did the plants arrive healthy? How did they handle the stress of

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44:34

Landscape Form vs Function – Why Beautiful Yards Fail...

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2026/05/13

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: https://youtu.be/7sRVcOcivpM Why do so many beautiful landscapes fail after only a few years? Why do flooded yards, cracked patios, dead plants, drainage issues, and maintenance nightmares happen so often — even in landscapes that looked amazing at first? Coach Matt breaks down the real-world difference between

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48:35

Why Your Irrigation System Isn’t Working: 5 Common...

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2026/04/03

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.In this Yard Coach Podcast episode, Coach Matt breaks down the big 5 irrigation problems he’s seen after working on hundreds of manual and automatic sprinkler systems over the years. From electrical issues at the timer controller to worn solenoids, clogged nozzles, broken heads, hidden pipe leaks, freeze damage, poor pressure, and underperforming zones—this is a

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16:41

Landscape Lights Not Working? Do THIS Before You Dig

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2026/03/31

The simple troubleshooting steps that fix most lighting problems fastYour landscape lights stopped working… now what? Before you start digging up your yard or calling a contractor, there’s a simple troubleshooting path that solves most lighting problems fast—and it’s probably not what you think. In this episode, Coach Matt walks you through the real-world process used to diagnose low voltage landscape lighting issues, including: Why the most common failure isn’t your wiring The simple checks

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20:31

The 15-Step DIY Landscape Plan (Part 2): Build It...

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2026/03/27

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 trenching, underground installs, grading, and timing either lock in a successful project… or create problems you’ll be fixing later. This episode covers: How to properly mark and trench for underground systems Installing drainage, irrigation, gas, and electrical the right way Why poor compaction

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21:41

The 15-Step DIY Landscape Plan (Part 1): Where Most...

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2026/03/20

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 project—and where most homeowners quietly sabotage themselves. This episode walks through the first critical stages of the proven 15-step process, including: Knowing your real limits (before the project humbles you) Why “winging it” is the fastest way to waste time and money The planning mistake

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16:26

Landscaper’s Late Winter Blues (And What Smart...

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2026/03/14

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 tease you. In this episode, Coach Matt talks about the late-winter landscaping doldrums many homeowners experience—especially in colder USDA zones like 3, 4, and 5. When you’re itching to get outside and start building, planting, and improving your property… but Mother Nature still has other

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31:09

AI and Landscape Drainage: What It Can (and Can’t) Do...

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2026/02/27

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 comes to drainage. Water doesn’t care about renderings. Water doesn’t care about design. Water only cares about gravity. From real-world slope corrections and roof runoff math to French drains, soil compaction, and subgrade strategy, this episode dives into the difference between digital inspiration

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38:58

Part 3 Landscape Frustrations | Pruning , Equipment +...

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2026/02/13

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 3 | Pruning, Equipment + BONUShttps://youtu.be/7w-xns4kEjk In this episode, Coach Matt tackles: ✔️ Pruning confusion – When to prune, how much to prune, and why timing matters more than you think. ✔️ Fruit trees & berries – Understanding fruiting spurs, primocanes vs. floricanes, and how to

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28:20

Landscape Makeover Frustration | Part 2 of 3...

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2026/02/06

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 Frustrations - https://youtu.be/B3L3xnf-30IThe kind where someone stands in the backyard, cracks open a cold one, and declares, “This weekend… we start over.” Ambition? Great. Impulse without a plan? That’s where frustration explodes. In this episode, Coach breaks down the real reasons landscape

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39:51

The Top 5 Landscape Frustrations Homeowners Suffer |...

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2026/01/30

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 he sees again and again: lawn and turf problems. If you’ve ever wondered why your grass looks rough no matter what you do, this episode lays the groundwork—without the guesswork. In this episode, we cover: How to identify what type of grass you have (cool-season vs warm-season) A simple

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28:32

Winter Shutdown: Yard Rescue Truths, Winter Planning...

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2025/12/14

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 spring projects, and why a living Christmas tree just makes more sense. If you’re snowed in, itching to work outdoors, or planning ahead for your property, this one’s for you.🎥 Related YouTube Short: Simple Trick to Stop Culvert Freezing and Save Your

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47:24

Landscape Thoughts for the First Time Homebuyer |...

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2025/11/23

Buying your first home is exciting… and a little blinding.Realtors point to the shiny kitchen and fresh paint — but the big money problems are often hiding outside the four walls. In this episode, Coach Matt shares what first-time (and even 10th-time) buyers need to look for in the landscape before they sign on the dotted line: 🔍 What to inspect outside the house that most home inspectors skip 💧 Irrigation systems – signs of old, neglected, or expensive-to-fix setups 🌧 Drainage, grade &

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46:11

Landscapes for Seniors | Designing Outdoor Spaces...

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2025/11/14

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 purpose, simplifying for low-maintenance living (and travel), and adapting for comfort, safety, and mobility (wider walks, ramps, raised beds, drip). Real stories, practical upgrades, and tough-love advice on what’s worth your time, money, and energy—plus a look at Zone-4 realities, irrigation options,

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47:13

A Look Back, So You Can Look Forward | Wrapping Up...

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2025/11/07

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) reshaped the year’s plans. From building bridges and garden boxes to battling cattails and gravel drives, he shares the lessons learned and how reflection fuels next year’s goals.This episode isn’t just about projects — it’s about momentum, priorities, and pride in doing things yourself. Whether you’re

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28:42

Let's Focus on Fall - Keep Your Eye on the Ball

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2025/10/10

Let’s Focus on Fall – Keep Your Eye on the BallThe 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 about how to stay grounded and keep your focus through the seasonal chaos. You’ll learn: • How to protect your plants from wild temperature swings • Why turf care still matters this time of year • How to prep your irrigation and lighting before the freeze • Why small, regular maintenance tasks keep

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15:28

I’d Never Built a Bridge Before… But I Did It Anyway...

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2025/10/03

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 solving.🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jfdeWhtClmY #yardcoach #landscapingstory #bridgebuild #deckproject #lowespartner #affiliatelink

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