April Lawn & Landscape Guide for The Woodlands

Spring has officially arrived in The Woodlands, and your lawn and landscape are waking up fast. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get outside and refresh your yard—this is it. April is one of the most important months of the year for setting your lawn up for a healthy, vibrant growing season.

Whether you’re planning a full landscape makeover or just keeping things maintained, here’s what you should be focusing on this month.

Plan Your Landscape Projects

April is prime time to map out any upgrades or repairs to your yard. Consider:

• Replacing plants damaged by winter cold snaps
• Refreshing or rebuilding flower beds
• Adding new seasonal color with warm-weather annuals
• Resodding thin or patchy lawn areas

If you’ve been thinking about a landscape renovation, now’s the time to get started before the summer heat arrives.

Choose the Right Seasonal Flowers

It might be tempting to grab discounted cool-season flowers, but most of those are on their way out. Instead, shift your focus to heat-tolerant annuals that can thrive in the Texas sun.

Look for varieties that will hold up through late spring and into summer—this ensures longer-lasting color and better value for your investment.

Lawn Care & Mowing Tips

Your grass is entering an active growth phase, which means mowing season is back in full swing.

• Sharpen your mower blades for a clean cut
• Never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade at a time
• For St. Augustine grass, keep mower height at at least 3 inches

Proper mowing encourages stronger roots and helps your lawn handle the intense summer heat ahead.

Fertilizing for Growth

Plants need nutrients to thrive, and April is a key feeding time.

• Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to lawns and shrubs
• Use a broadcast spreader for even coverage
• Avoid uneven applications that can lead to patchy growth

A well-fed lawn now will be greener, thicker, and more resilient in the months ahead.

Refresh Your Mulch

Mulch does more than just make your beds look clean—it plays a vital role in plant health.

• Apply about 3 inches of shredded pine mulch
• Helps retain soil moisture
• Suppresses weeds
• Regulates soil temperature as it heats up

Fresh mulch gives your landscape an instant upgrade while protecting your plants.

Perennials & Watering

As temperatures rise, consistent watering becomes more important.

• Water deeply, not frequently
• Encourage deeper root growth for drought resistance
• Monitor for pests like caterpillars and beetles
• Treat fungal issues like powdery mildew early

Healthy watering habits now will pay off during the hotter months.

Rose Care

Roses require proactive care this time of year.

• Begin preventative treatments for black spot and mildew
• Spray every 7–10 days through the growing season
• Fertilize if you haven’t already with a slow-release formula

Staying ahead of disease is the key to keeping roses vibrant and blooming.

Shrubs & Planting

You still have a short window to plant shrubs successfully.

• Container-grown shrubs can still be planted
• Balled and burlapped shrubs should be planted early in April
• Water new plantings once or twice weekly if rainfall is limited

Getting shrubs established now helps them build strong roots before summer stress sets in.

Final Thoughts

April is all about preparation. The work you put in now—fertilizing, planting, mulching, and mowing—will determine how your landscape performs through the intense Texas summer.

If you’d rather leave it to the pros, Lawn Ranger Company is here to help with everything from routine maintenance to full landscape transformations.

Let’s make your lawn the best-looking one on the block this season.

Lawn Ranger Company, Inc.

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