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Top 5 Landscape Frustrations | Landscape Makeovers | Part 2 of 3 | Audio Podcast
Episode 213
Friday, 6 February, 2026
In Part 2 of the Homeowner Landscape Frustration Series, Coach dives into the big one — full landscape makeovers. Video version here: Landscape Makeover Frustration | Part 2 of 3 Homeowner Landscape Frustrations - https://youtu.be/B3L3xnf-30I The kind where someone stands in the backyard, cracks open a cold one, and declares, “This weekend… we start over.” Ambition? Great. Impulse without a plan? That’s where frustration explodes. In this episode, Coach breaks down the real reasons landscape renovations spiral out of control: No defined budget No written plan Underestimating equipment needs Lack of manpower Ignoring 811 Weather blind spots Poor hiring decisions Overestimating physical capability Underestimating timeline You’ll learn why momentum matters, how to avoid rookie mistakes, and how to keep your sanity when your yard looks like a demolition zone. If you’re considering tearing it all out and starting fresh, listen to this before you touch a shovel. Want a step-by-step framework before you begin? Grab the 15-Step DIY Landscaping Project Checklist here: 👉 https://www.youryardcoach.com/15-step-diy-landscaping-project-checklist It’s the small investment that can save you thousands — and a whole lot of frustration. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Welcome 01:14 - Landscape Makeover Frustrations 01:46 - Materials Costs 03:57 - Frustrations Voiced to Coach 04:43 - Failure to Plan 05:27 - Answer These Questions 06:25 - Don’t have the Equipment? 08:00 - Need Extra Help 09:17 - Didn’t Call 811! 09:31 - Weather? 10:09 - Knowledge 10:36 - Physical Considerations 14:42 - Demo Debris Removal 15:31 - Pro Tip 17:37 - Hired Wrong Person First? 22:31 - Amount of Time Required #YardCoach #DIYLandscaping #LandscapeRenovation #LandscapeDesign #HomeImprovement #BackyardMakeover #LandscapingTips #DIYHomeProjects #LandscapePlanning #OutdoorLiving
