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 VERSION on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7sRVcOcivpM 

Why do so many beautiful landscapes fail after only a few years? Why do flooded yards, cracked patios, dead plants, drainage issues, and maintenance nightmares happen so often — even in landscapes that looked amazing at first?

Coach Matt breaks down the real-world difference between landscaping that simply photographs well… and landscaping that actually works long term.

Topics include:

• Form vs function in landscape design


• Why drainage should always come first


• Common homeowner landscaping mistakes


• The hidden problems Pinterest landscapes don’t show


• Grading, irrigation, traffic flow & snow management


• Plant survivability and maintenance realities


• Designing landscapes for year 5 and year 10 — not week 5

This episode is packed with practical homeowner advice, decades of contractor experience, and common-sense DIY landscaping wisdom to help you avoid expensive mistakes and build a landscape that’s both beautiful and durable.

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