Yard Coach | DIY Landscaping Mastery & Professional Advice

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

Listen on:

Design It Right. Build It Once.

Every episode helps you avoid costly mistakes, plan smarter projects, and build landscapes that last — without hiring a contractor.

Episodes

Oct 22, 2021

Leadership in Your Neighborhood and Paying It Forward | Podcast Version

Oct 22, 2021

21 min

Pay it Forward - Landscape Style...Coach shares his ideas to Pay it Forward, and CHALLENGES YOU to submit your own ideas in the Comments Below. VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/tntyiAvVKsI
Join us on the All New WISDOM app - talk to Coach Matt direct while recording the weekly Podcast, ask your questions and give comments - Sign up for the Newsletter to get notification of date and time... https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter. Get the WISDOM app here: https://join.wisdom.audio/f6Wm
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information?✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW
🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com.
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter
⬆️ Yard Coach CollaborationAre you Interested in being Featured on Yard Coach? Have a Yard, Garden, Nursery or other landscape-related feature you’d like to share?Have a Landscaping business you’d like to have Featured?Do you want to Collaborate?Interested in Sponsoring a Yard Coach episode?Contact the Yard Coach Team at: youryardcoach@gmail.com
#payitforward #leadership #yardcoach #landscapingforbeginners #communityleadership #actsofkindness

Oct 15, 2021

Talkin Timers | Irrigation and Landscape Lighting Timers | Podcast Version

Oct 15, 2021

21 min

Video version here: https://youtu.be/sAapwppTMm0

This week, Coach is talking about Irrigation Timers and Lighting Timers, giving you the basics and some tips on maintenance and programming. Find out which timers Coach uses most often and why.
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information?
✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:
⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"
⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW
🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com.
#irrigationtimer #lightingtimer #programmingtimer #yardcoach
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter

Oct 8, 2021

Fall Chores for the Residential Landscape | Podcast Version

Oct 8, 2021

18 min

VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/Mzz4B19Hr7Q
Fall chores are upon those of us with residential landscapes, so here are 8 basic chores get you started and keep your yard and gardens looking their best during all seasons.
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information?
✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:
⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"
⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW
🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com.
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter
#fallchores #falllandscape #landscapinginfall #yardchores #yardcoach

Oct 1, 2021

Drainage Solutions - Put some Power to It | Podcast Version

Oct 1, 2021

27 min

YouTube Video Version Here: https://youtu.be/4814o5-nI7k
Drainage Solutions, put some power to it and overcome your landscape problem. Find out how to use Mechanical Sump Pumps to solve your landscape drainage problems in today's episode with Coach Matt.
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information?
✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:
⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"
⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW

🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com.
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter
#flooding #yardflooding #drainageproblem

Sep 24, 2021

You and Your Landscape, Good Friends or Just Acquaintences

Sep 24, 2021

15 min

VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/wrAjB2SsaEM
Coach Matt shares his opinion on You and Your Landscape, Good Friends or Acquaintances? Are you intimate with the needs of your plants and landscape? Or just hoping to meet their needs?
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information? \
✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:
⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"
⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW
🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com.
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter
#landscaping #landscapingforbeginners #landscapeconcepts #yardcoach

Sep 17, 2021

Lawn Substitutes | Hard at First, Then a lot Easier | Podcast Version

Sep 17, 2021

23 min

Lawn Substitutes - find out which ones Coach Matt suggests, what applications might be appropriate, and what you can expect from converting your lawn to a ground cover or lawnless landscape. VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/CMr7wnEKWjs
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information? ✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want: ⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" ⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW
🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com.
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter #lawnsubstitutes
#groundcover #lawnlesslandscape #yardcoach #nolawn #decreasemaintenance

Sep 10, 2021

Realistic Assessment of the Landscaping Budget | Podcast Version

Sep 10, 2021

31 min

Don't miss the Video version of this Podcast over on the Yard Coach YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/H4tnCPsZ0i0
Get started with planning your DIY landscaping project by taking a Realistic Assessment of the Landscaping Budget. Coach Matt walks you through this process.
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information?
✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:
⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"
⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW
🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com.
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter
#budget #landscaping #landscapingforbeginners #diylandscaping #landscapingbudget #landscapingonabudget #budget #yardcoach #homeimprovement #homeimprovementbudget

Sep 3, 2021

Family Involvement in the Landscape Project- Podcast Version

Sep 3, 2021

21 min

Getting Family involved in a landscaping project can be rewarding with some planning. Coach Matt shares his insights and experiences with having a landscape project go smooth and become a family memory. Video version of this topic can be found on the YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/m5a7zg56f-E
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information?
✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:
⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"
⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW
🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter

#landscaping #familyproject #involvethekids #yardcoach

Aug 27, 2021

Transitioning from Ornamentals to Sustainables using a Master Plan - Podcast Version

Aug 27, 2021

17 min

Coach Matt talks about transitioning your ornamental landscape to a blended ornamental/sustainable or edible landscape using a master plan. Check out the landscape design concepts and theories found in this video to get started on your transition. Want to watch the video version? Click here for the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/N6JHLtEqOjw
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information?
✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - you won't want to miss out on these two great products to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:
⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"
⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW

⭐️ Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter - as well as access to significant DISCOUNT codes for the eBook and Online Course
🔴 Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com.
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#ediblelandscape #transitionlandscape #sustainablelandscape #yardcoach #ornamental #vegetable #fruit

Aug 20, 2021

Choose an Adjective, Yard…One Word your Landscape would use to describe You as the Homeowner - Podcast Version

Aug 20, 2021

14 min

Watch the YouTube video version here, and don't forget to check out the Video Outtakes: https://youtu.be/wj-T5O9Rr6w
Are you looking for even more landscape education and information?✅ https://www.youryardcoach.com - Education to help you reach your DIY Landscaping Goals and Get the Professional Results you Want:⭐️ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified"⭐️ Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available NOW
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
🔴 Subscribe to the Yard Coach YouTube Channel and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ https://cutt.ly/UjR6cKF
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com
🔷 Join the Yard Coach "Crew" Newsletter today for more great DIYer Information: https://www.youryardcoach.com/newsletter
#landscapingforbeginners #landscaping #yardcoach #yardcare #yardmaintenance