Yard Coach

07/24/2026

🌧️ Stop Repairing the Same Driveway Washout!

When heavy rain repeatedly carries gravel away, adding more material only treats the damage—not the source of the problem.

The real solution starts with controlling the flow of water.

In this new Yard Coach video, I take you through a DIY French drain installation designed to capture runoff, redirect it, and help protect the driveway from future washouts.

▶️ Watch the full video:
https://youtu.be/W9tHw1_Fzs4

Before digging, study how water moves across your property and make sure it has a safe, effective place to discharge. Fix the water’s path first—then repair the driveway.

Have you been dealing with erosion, standing water, or driveway washouts? Tell me about it in the comments!

Stop gravel driveway washouts with a properly installed French drai...

07/24/2026

🌿 Big Burgundy Color in a Small Shrub!

Want rich, dramatic foliage without adding an oversized shrub to your landscape? Meet Very Fine Wine® weigela!

This compact beauty grows approximately 2–2½ feet tall and wide, combining deep burgundy-purple foliage with bright pink spring flowers. It’s a great choice for foundation plantings, garden borders, smaller landscapes, and containers.

For the darkest foliage and best flowering, plant it where it will receive plenty of sunshine. If pruning is necessary, wait until immediately after it finishes flowering.

▶️ Take a quick look at Very Fine Wine® weigela:
https://youtube.com/shorts/FGoKTP-jnts

Where would you use this colorful little shrub in your landscape?

Looking for bold contrast without adding a massive shrub? Meet Very...

07/17/2026

This week’s Yard Coach Plant of the Week is Pocahontas Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas').
This is a bold, tough perennial that pollinators absolutely love. The main thing to know: give it some space. It’s better for a mid-bed or back-of-bed planting than a tiny foundation bed, and if it starts getting too big, it’s easy to divide and share.
Watch the video here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/SfMkFBkERrw

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This week’s Yard Coach Plant of the Week is Pocahontas Bee Balm (*M...

07/15/2026

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. In this episode, Coach shares real stories from nearly 40 years in the landscaping industry—including a beautiful five-acre property that fell...

07/10/2026

🌸 Plant of the Week is here! 🐝🦋

Meet Agastache (Hummingbird Mint)—one of the best perennials you can add if you want to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees while enjoying months of beautiful blooms.

Watch this quick Plant of the Week and see if it’s a good fit for your landscape!

🎥 https://youtube.com/shorts/LLus0ByVsRQ?feature=share

Looking for a perennial that hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees ab...

07/10/2026

🎉 Big News from Yard Coach!

I’m excited to share that Yard Coach has officially joined the Lowe’s Creator Program!

One question I get all the time is, “Coach, what products do you recommend?”

To make it easier, I’ve created a Yard Coach Lowe’s Storefront featuring many of the tools, irrigation supplies, landscaping products, outdoor living essentials, and DIY favorites that I use and recommend.

As we release new videos and tackle new projects here at Brook & Pond, I’ll continue adding products and organizing them into easy-to-shop collections—so you can quickly find exactly what you’re looking for.

🛒 Browse the Yard Coach Lowe’s Storefront:
https://shoplowes.me/4h3Z2Rp

Whether you’re installing a drip irrigation system, improving your landscape, or planning your next outdoor project, I hope this becomes another helpful resource for you.

As always, thank you for supporting Yard Coach. Every purchase made through my storefront helps support the free videos and educational content I create for DIY homeowners.

What product collection would you like me to add next?

07/03/2026

🌱 Spring tests every gardener’s patience.

After a long winter, it’s tempting to think nothing is happening… but nature is hard at work.

This reel captures 56 days of transformation—from nearly 6 feet of snow to the beginning of a thriving landscape. It’s a reminder that beautiful yards aren’t built overnight. They grow with good planning, proper timing, and a little patience.

Need help creating a landscape you’ll love? Coach Matt offers personalized one-on-one consultations to help you plan your project with confidence.

👉 Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

🌿 What’s the first sign of spring that gets you excited every year?

06/30/2026

🌡️ Heat wave on the way?

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting until their lawn and plants start wilting before they water.

Coach shares a few simple tips to help your landscape handle extreme summer heat—with less stress and better results.

🎥 Watch the Short here:
https://youtube.com/shorts/VZGIOfSbNs0

💬 Is your area in the middle of this heat wave? Tell us where you’re from and what the temperature is today!

🌡️ A heat wave is coming… but don’t wait until your lawn and plants...

06/30/2026

🌸 Does your landscape only look its best for a few weeks each year?

You’re not alone.

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is buying plants based only on what’s blooming at the garden center that day. The result? A spectacular spring… followed by months of “just green.”

In this week’s video, Coach Matt shares the same landscape design strategy professionals use to create continuous color from spring through fall—using the right combination of flowers, foliage, shrubs, trees, and seasonal interest.

📄 We also created a brand-new Yard Coach Continuous Color Guide to help you start planning your own landscape.

🎥 Watch the video here:
👉 https://youtu.be/IsceTOOf5eI

📘 Download the Continuous Color Guide:
👉 https://www.youryardcoach.com/continuous-color-guide

💬 Question for you:

What plant, tree, or flower tells you spring has officially arrived where you live?

🌿 As always… To Your Landscape Success! – Coach Matt

Does your landscape look amazing for just a few weeks each year… th...