Landscaping in The Woodlands TX — mature trees stepping stones and pool area — New Yards Landscaping
The Woodlands, TX · Est. 1994

Landscaping in The Woodlands, TX Thoughtful work for established communities.

The Woodlands has some of the most mature, well-kept residential properties in Northwest Houston. We design and install landscapes that belong here — scaled to the neighborhood, built to last.

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Serving The Woodlands

A community with high standards.
We work to meet them.

The Woodlands is unlike most of the communities we serve. The tree canopy, the trail system, the architectural standards — there's a baseline expectation for how properties look and how landscapes are maintained. Homeowners here aren't looking for a quick fix. They want work done thoughtfully, with materials and plants that fit the neighborhood.

We've worked across The Woodlands' villages for years — on wooded lots where the existing tree canopy shapes everything, on newer builds where the landscape hasn't caught up to the house yet, and on established properties where drainage, privacy, or worn-out plantings need attention. Every property is different, and the plan we put together reflects that.

We work across The Woodlands' villages — including:

  • Alden Bridge
  • Carlton Woods
  • Carlton Woods Creekside
  • Creekside Park
  • East Shore
  • Indian Springs
  • Sterling Ridge
  • And surrounding neighborhoods

When you reach out, you're talking to a team that has worked on properties throughout this community and understands what's expected here.

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Wooded & Established Properties

Working with the trees,
not around them

Many properties in The Woodlands were developed around the existing tree canopy — which is part of what makes the community feel the way it does. But landscaping under and around mature trees comes with real constraints. Root competition, variable shade, and limited water penetration through an established canopy all affect what will grow and what won't.

We design plantings that work with the conditions on the ground rather than against them — shade-tolerant species under heavy canopy, drainage solutions that account for surface roots, and hardscape that moves water away from tree bases rather than collecting it there.

  • Shade-tolerant planting design under and around established tree canopy
  • Drainage solutions that protect tree root zones and move water correctly
  • Stone pathways, steps, and borders that complement wooded settings
  • Bed refresh and replanting on established properties where original plantings have declined
  • Privacy screening positioned to work with existing trees, not compete with them
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Pool & Outdoor Living

Finishing the space
around your pool

A lot of properties in The Woodlands have pools — and a lot of those pools are sitting in yards that haven't been fully designed around them. The pool is there, the deck is done, but the surrounding landscape is either incomplete or hasn't been updated in years.

We design the landscape around the pool as a complete picture — privacy screening positioned for where you actually sit, planting beds that frame the water without dropping debris into it, stone borders that define transitions cleanly, and drainage that handles both splash-out and rainfall without eroding beds over time.

  • Poolside planting beds designed around your pool layout and usage
  • Privacy tree installation positioned for real coverage — selected to minimize debris
  • Stone borders, boulder accents, and defined edge transitions
  • Drainage management for deck runoff and splash-out
  • Seasonal color in beds and planters around the pool area
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What working with us looks like

How a New Yards project
in The Woodlands unfolds

01
The Phone Call

We start with a conversation, not a quote. We take the time to understand your project — what you're hoping to create, what's not working, and whether it's a good fit. No pressure, no pitch.

02
Site Visit

We come to you. Our team walks the property in person — reading the drainage, the light, the soil, the existing growth. This isn't a sales visit. It's where the real design work begins.

03
The Nursery Visit

You come out to our property at 40911 FM 149 in Magnolia — our working showcase — and walk through plants, trees, stone, and rock with our team. You point to what you love and what you don't. That's how we build the plan.

04
The Design

We take everything we've learned — your taste, your property's conditions, your goals — and build a landscape plan around it. Every plan is specific to your property and how you want to use the space.

05
On-Site Preview

Before anything goes in the ground, we walk the site with you and show you exactly where everything will be placed. Beds, trees, plants — you see the plan in real space before we break ground.

06
Installation & Walkthrough

We build it. Then we walk it with you. Every project ends with our team on-site making sure the work matches what we agreed on and that you're happy with it.

What we do in The Woodlands

Every service,
delivered locally

From landscape refresh on established wooded properties to full outdoor installations on newer builds — we handle the full scope of residential landscape work throughout The Woodlands.

Why Woodlands homeowners call us

Work that fits
the community.

The Woodlands has expectations — for how properties look, how landscapes are maintained, and how contractors conduct themselves. We take that seriously. The work we do here is designed to belong in the neighborhood, with materials and plants chosen to perform over the long run rather than look good for a season.

We've worked on enough properties in this area to understand the range of what's here — from heavily wooded lots in the older villages to more open properties in Creekside Park and Sterling Ridge. The approach adapts to what the land actually requires.

We understand wooded properties
Working around mature tree canopy requires different plant choices, drainage strategies, and installation methods. We've done enough of it across Alden Bridge, Sterling Ridge, Indian Springs, and the wooded lots throughout The Woodlands to know what works and what causes problems down the road.
No handoffs, no runaround
The people you talk to at the start are involved throughout. No account manager handing you off after the sale — the same team that walks your property sees the project through.
Plants selected for this environment
Every plant we specify is chosen to perform in this part of Montgomery County — accounting for the heat, the soil, and in many cases the shade and root competition of an established canopy.
Based nearby in Magnolia
Our shop is on FM 149 in Magnolia — a short drive from The Woodlands. We're not commuting from across the city, and follow-up after installation is straightforward.
Where we work

Serving The Woodlands and Northwest Houston

Based on FM 149 in Magnolia, we install landscapes for residential properties across the region — from The Woodlands and Tomball to Montgomery, Conroe, and the communities in between.

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your Woodlands property?

A 10-minute phone call is usually enough to know whether we're the right fit and what your yard actually needs. We're straightforward about what will work and what won't.

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Based in Magnolia, TX
Fully insured
30+ years experience
Est. 1994
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