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.
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
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Episodes
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week, Coach Matt talks about the 5 Ws, the H, and more to get your started on planning for your DIY Landscape project in 2021.
As always, the full video and much more can be found on YouTube at Yard Coach.
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: 15-Steps 🆓
✅ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" and Waiting List for Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available at www.youryardcoach.com ✅
🔷🔷 Yard Coach “Crew” Newsletter subscribers get a discounted price - click here to become a Subscriber and get your DISCOUNT Code Today: Landscaping Simplified eBook 🔷🔷
Get on the Waiting List for HOMESCAPE 1.0 - The complete A-Z online course designed to help you plan, start and complete your Landscape Project. Subscribers on the Waiting List will get access to the Course when it is available at a significantly discounted rate. Sign up today here:
✅ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" and Online Course for DIYers available at www.youryardcoach.com ✅
🔴Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ Subscribe and Get Notified Now
✅ Click Here for Plants of the Week - FREE videos about plants you may want to have in your garden: Plant of the Week
🎧 PODCAST: Available on most Major Podcast Apps, including:
Apple Podcast Link
Spotify Podcast Link
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com. ⭐️
Join Us on YOUR Favorite Social Media Today:
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Friday Dec 25, 2020
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Merry Christmas ~ Coach Matt talks about the 3 "Rs" or "Rights" - Most important considerations in planting or designing your landscape.
If you want to view the original video, or any other of Coach's videos, click here:
Yard Coach YouTube Channel
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://www.youryardcoach.com/free-15-step 🆓
🔴 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
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Yard Coach Matt talks about some of the COMMON DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS you may need to properly evacuate water from your property, and away from your house. For the full Video version on our Yard Coach YouTube Channel, click here.
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: 15-Steps 🆓
✅ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" and Waiting List for Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available at www.youryardcoach.com ✅
🔷🔷 Yard Coach “Crew” Newsletter subscribers get a discounted price - click here to become a Subscriber and get your DISCOUNT Code Today: Landscaping Simplified eBook 🔷🔷
Get on the Waiting List for HOMESCAPE 1.0 - The complete A-Z online course designed to help you plan, start and complete your Landscape Project. Subscribers on the Waiting List will get access to the Course when it is available at a significantly discounted rate. Sign up today here:
✅ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" and Online Course for DIYers available at www.youryardcoach.com ✅
🔴Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ Subscribe and Get Notified Now
✅ Click Here for Plants of the Week - FREE videos about plants you may want to have in your garden: Plant of the Week
🎧 PODCAST: Available on most Major Podcast Apps, including:
Apple Podcast Link
Spotify Podcast Link
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com. ⭐️
Join Us on YOUR Favorite Social Media Today:
Facebook Page | Facebook Group Discussions | Reddit Forum | Instagram | Pinterest | Apple Podcasts
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Coach Matt shares his favorite landscape ambiance elements such as water features, sound, lighting, cooling and misting, fire pits, whimsy and relaxation areas.
Original YouTube video Here
Did you get your Free Checklist Yet? ~ Get Your FREE 15-Step Landscaping Checklist Here
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Pros and cons of hiring out your yard work, landscape improvements, and questions to ask potential companies to work for you.
But, if you're inclined to do your own, becoming more self-reliant, Coach Matt is right here with you.
If you are interested in the original video, click here.
Did you get your FREE 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist yet?
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Focal Points and Ambiance in your Yard: Water features from ponds to pondless waterfalls to trickling ornaments and more.
Check out the full video version at: Water Features
Need help starting a landscape project? 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Here is your Bonus Podcast - Just for our 15-Step Checklist subscribers. Did you get yours? If not, click here. I hope this helps. You can always check out the YouTube channel for all the other Inspirational and Informational videos, as well as the Podcasts on the major podcast apps.
Let's get those Hands Dirty!
~ Coach Matt
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: https://cutt.ly/6jYO8cV 🆓
✅ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" and Waiting List for Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available at www.youryardcoach.com ✅
🔷🔷 Yard Coach “Crew” Newsletter subscribers get a discounted price - click here to become a Subscriber and get your DISCOUNT Code Today: Landscaping Simplified eBook 🔷🔷
Get on the Waiting List for HOMESCAPE 1.0 - The complete A-Z online course designed to help you plan, start and complete your Landscape Project. Subscribers on the Waiting List will get access to the Course when it is available at a significantly discounted rate. Sign up today here:
✅ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" and Online Course for DIYers available at www.youryardcoach.com ✅
🔴Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ Subscribe and Get Notified Now
✅ Click Here for Plants of the Week - FREE videos about plants you may want to have in your garden: Plant of the Week
🎧 PODCAST: Available on most Major Podcast Apps, including:
Apple Podcast Link
Spotify Podcast Link
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com. ⭐️
Join Us on YOUR Favorite Social Media Today:
Facebook Page | Facebook Group Discussions | Reddit Forum | Instagram | Pinterest | Apple Podcasts
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
This week I open a discussion regarding simple ornamental landscape theme versus sustainable landscapes, what are the differences, what are the pros and cons. I ask for your input and comments on what your landscape is like, what would you like it to be?
To see the Original Video: https://youtu.be/PncgMPSA8BA
🆓 Get your Free 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist and the Bonus Audio here: 15-Step 🆓
✅ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" and Waiting List for Homescape 1.0 - The Online Course for DIYers available at www.youryardcoach.com ✅
🔷🔷 Yard Coach “Crew” Newsletter subscribers get a discounted price - click here to become a Subscriber and get your DISCOUNT Code Today: Landscaping Simplified eBook 🔷🔷
Get on the Waiting List for HOMESCAPE 1.0 - The complete A-Z online course designed to help you plan, start and complete your Landscape Project. Subscribers on the Waiting List will get access to the Course when it is available at a significantly discounted rate. Sign up today here:
✅ Landscape Educational Book "Landscaping Simplified" and Online Course for DIYers available at www.youryardcoach.com ✅
🔴Subscribe and Get Notified of all the latest videos here: ✅ Subscribe and Get Notified Now
✅ Click Here for Plants of the Week - FREE videos about plants you may want to have in your garden: Plant of the Week
🎧 PODCAST: Available on most Major Podcast Apps, including:
Apple Podcast Link
Spotify Podcast Link
⭐️ Have a detailed landscape question for Coach Matt? Email directly at youryardcoach@gmail.com. ⭐️
Join Us on YOUR Favorite Social Media Today:
Facebook Page | Facebook Group Discussions | Reddit Forum | Instagram | Pinterest | Apple Podcasts
Saturday Nov 28, 2020
Saturday Nov 28, 2020
Sometimes we gardeners and landscapers can be so hard to buy for. Maybe these 12 Gift Ideas will help.
"From the small to the tall, and the cheap to the pricey, we won't bore your ass off or talk very dicey. Enjoy the podcast." ~ Coach Matt.
To watch the original YouTube video: https://youtu.be/-QRFeYgR-F0
Get your 15-Step Landscape Project Checklist Here