Meet Matt and Be Inspired!

Stark Bro's team member Matt B. is an avid gardener that loves to grow new and unique plants in his home garden. Matt grew up in a gardening family and gets to share his knowledge of gardening and growing fruit as a long-term member of the company.

Tour Matt's Backyard Garden

Over time, Matt has added fruit trees, berry plants, and garden plants to his backyard. See how he fit so much in his suburban yard with this backyard garden tour!

Matt in suburban backyard garden

Suburban Backyard Garden Tour Many gardeners may feel limited and intimidated by their space. Whether you're working with a blank canvas or wanting to add to the existing structures in your yard, there are a lot of factors to consider. We've found that simply observing what others do is a helpful starting point!

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