Your yard shouldn’t get harder to manage as you get older—it should get easier.
In this video, Coach Matt breaks down how to design a landscape that works WITH you, not against you as the years go on. Whether you’re planning ahead or already feeling the strain of maintenance, these strategies will help you create a yard that’s safer, simpler, and more enjoyable long-term.
You’ll learn the three common paths homeowners take as they age:
• Expanding their landscape projects
• Downsizing for less maintenance
• Modifying their current yard for accessibility
Plus practical ideas you can start using right now:
• Low-maintenance design strategies
• Accessibility upgrades like wider paths and raised beds
• Smarter irrigation and lighting choices
• How to reduce workload without losing beauty
This isn’t about giving up your yard—it’s about keeping it enjoyable for years to come.
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3 Comments
Most people wait too long to make their yard easier…
Quick question—what would YOU change first to make your yard easier to maintain?
👉 Paths
👉 Lawn
👉 Garden beds
👉 Irrigation
Drop it below 👇
And if you want a step-by-step plan to simplify your landscape:
🎯 Start here:
https://www.youryardcoach.com/15-step-diy-landscaping-project-checklist
I'm teetering on the edge of 63 right now. I chose the expansion route, and installed 3 large flower beds in my yard. I have planted numerous trees and shrubs with primary goals of privacy and creating a better view for myself from sunroom/patio area. So far, so good. But now I'm left wondering if I went too far and if I'll be able to keep up with the expansion during my (estimated) 20-year plan. Thanks for having this chat. Lots to think about.
I just turned 60. I started gardening during the pandemic. Now, I'm addicted.
After a lot of trial and error, my entire backyard is a landscape garden. I have a meadow, pollinator garden on one side yard. Part of my front yard is a conifer/Japanese maple garden. The rest of my front lawn and the other side yard is relatively manicured, greener-than-my-neighbors grass. I can cut it in 30 minutes. I can let things go for a couple of weeks and it looks perfectly fine.
When I retire, I'd love to just prune trees. My wife says she likes to pull weeds, but I'll probably end up doing most of the weeding myself. 😉