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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🧠 Want help planning a smarter DIY landscape after you buy? Head over to YourYardCoach.com for tools that simplify the process:

📘 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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🎥 Prefer to watch instead of just listen? Catch the video version here: https://youtu.be/4wbzuNHvU7Y

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

#DIYLandscaping #YardCoach #SeniorLiving #AgingInPlace #LandscapeDesign

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 wrapping up your own DIY season or dreaming about next year’s plans, this one’s packed with motivation to keep your landscape — and your mindset — moving forward.

🎧 Topics Covered:

• The importance of looking back before planning ahead

• How to set realistic project goals (and avoid burnout)

• Lessons learned from DIY bridge and garden builds

• Winter prep tips for northern homeowners

• What’s on deck for 2026

💡 Visit: www.youryardcoach.com

📧 Email Coach Matt: youryardcoach@gmail.com

📘 Resources Mentioned: Landscaping Simplified eBook, Homescape 2.0 Digital Course, and the 15-Step DIY Landscaping Checklist

As always — to your landscape success!