Stop Hillside Erosion WITHOUT a Retaining Wall (Step-by-Step)

You don’t need a retaining wall to fix a hillside—but you DO need the right plan. In this video, Coach Matt walks through how to stabilize a slope using plant material, proper planting techniques, and smart water control. You’ll learn: • How to stop erosion before planting even begins • Why most hillside plantings FAIL (and how to fix it) • The correct way to plant on a slope (this is critical) • The best trees, shrubs, and ground covers for stability • When to add drainage for extra protection This approach saves money, looks better, and actually works long-term—if you do it right. 👉 Start your landscape the RIGHT way: https://www.youryardcoach.com/15-step-diy-landscaping-project-checklist 👉 Full DIY Landscape System: https://www.youryardcoach.com/diy-landscape-course 👉 Landscaping Simplified eBook: https://www.youryardcoach.com/landscapingsimplifiedebook #yardcoach #yardcoachpodcast #youryardcoach #diylandscaping 00:00 Intro 00:36 Hillside Stability 01:40 What to Look For 05:38 Pro Tip 06:21 FIRST STEP 07:20 Step by Step 08:53 What Plant Material Thrives 09:33 Talk to Nursery Pro 10:47 Design Tips 11:49 Pro Tip 12:08 BONUS TIP 14:12 Proper Planting Technique 16:22 Plant Selections 17:06 Trees 20:31 Shrubbery 24:35 Ground Covers