About Yard Matters

About Yard Matters

Yard Matters is a small, owner-operated property services business based in Mōkau, servicing Mōkau, Awakino, North Taranaki, New Plymouth and surrounding areas.

Our work has evolved from garden maintenance and landscaping into a practical mix of lawn care, garden maintenance and softscaping, pool and spa care, landscaping and other small-scale property services.

We work with residential, rural and commercial clients, providing one-off garden, pool, landscaping and property projects alongside recurring maintenance. Our approach is straightforward: understand what the property needs, agree on a practical scope, and complete the work to a standard we are happy to stand behind.

Experience and a Traditional, Considered Approach

We value the knowledge built through proven gardening and landscaping practice: understanding seasonal growth, pruning carefully, preparing the ground properly and selecting plants and materials that suit the property.

Our experience also covers landscaping, fencing, pool and spa maintenance, light contracting and minor earthworks. This allows us to consider the property as a whole and combine services where appropriate.

Rather than chasing trends, we aim to preserve what works, restore established areas and make thoughtful improvements that feel settled and practical. We are also happy to source harder-to-find plants or specialist products, with any significant sourcing, freight, collection or travel costs agreed beforehand.

Traditional garden and landscaping work

Practical, Flexible Property Care

Not every property needs the same programme or level of service. Some clients need regular lawn and garden maintenance, while others call us for a neglected area that needs reclaiming, a landscaping improvement, seasonal pool care or simply an extra pair of capable hands.

We tailor the work to the property, budget and intended result rather than trying to fit every job into a standard package.

Meet Jade Tynan

Co-owner and Field Operations

Jade has worked across gardening, landscaping, fencing, pool maintenance and general property services for a number of years.

He leads much of Yard Matters' practical field work and brings a hands-on approach to everything from routine lawn and garden maintenance through to landscaping improvements, pool care and small property projects.

Jade particularly enjoys work where an outdoor area can be progressively improved and made easier for the client to use and maintain.

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From lawns, gardens and pool care to landscaping and other property work, we’ll help find a practical solution.

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