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Drought Nearly Emptied Our Pond - So We Brought In an Excavator!

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 t

When Too Much Yard Spoils Everything

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

Landscape Designing for Continuous Color All Season Long

Episode: Landscape Designing for Continuous Color All Season Long VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/IsceTOOf5eI Yard Coach COLOR CONTINUUM GUIDE: https://www.youryar

Online Plant Purchases - Is this the New Wave on How to Landscape?

Online Plant Purchases – Is This the New Wave on How to Landscape?  VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/4FLyvTlSeCQhttps://youtu.be/4FLyvTlSeCQ For more than 45 years,

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 VERSI

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://yout

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

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-st

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

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 s

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

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 Landsc

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 | Pa

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 ta

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” vide

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… an

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:

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

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 th

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-lif