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.

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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 & slope – how water can quietly destroy foundations ⚡ Outdoor electrical – the “DIY specials” that can be dangerous and costly 🌳 Greenscape health & placement – trees, roots, and plants that spell trouble 🧱 Hardscape issues – cracked driveways, patios, and what’s really causing them 💵 And a real-talk warning about debt, priorities, and not letting the house (or yard) own you

If you’re a first-time homebuyer — or helping someone who is — this episode will help you avoid expensive surprises and walk into homeownership with eyes wide open.

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📘 Landscaping Simplified eBook https://www.youryardcoach.com/landscapingsimplifiedebook

🎓 Homescape 2.0 DIY Landscaping Course for Homeowners https://www.youryardcoach.com/diy-landscape-course

📝 15-Step DIY Landscaping Project Checklist https://www.youryardcoach.com/15-step-diy-landscaping-project-checklist

📋 Seasonal Landscaping Checklist https://www.youryardcoach.com/seasonal-landscaping-checklist

📹 1-on-1 Video Consultations with Coach Matt https://www.youryardcoach.com/yard-coach-consultation

🏡 On-Site Landscape Consulting and More https://www.youryardcoach.com/on-site-landscaping-consulting

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To your landscape — and homebuying — success.

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:

1. expanding for joy and purpose,

2. simplifying for low-maintenance living (and travel), and

3. 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, storage, RV parking, and when to hire help. If you or a loved one is 55+, this episode gives you a blueprint to keep the outdoors enjoyable for decades.

Resources mentioned:

• 15-Step DIY Landscaping Checklist: https://www.youryardcoach.com/15-step-diy-landscaping-project-checklist

• Landscaping Simplified eBook: https://www.youryardcoach.com/landscapingsimplifiedebook

• Homescape 2.0 – DIY Landscaping Course: https://www.youryardcoach.com/diy-landscape-course

• 1-on-1 Consultations & Designs: https://www.youryardcoach.com/yard-coach-consultation

More at https://www.youryardcoach.com

Contact: youryardcoach@gmail.com

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