Albany, New York · Landscapers

The 2 best landscapers in Albany, NY

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

2 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Albany is the capital of New York State, with a diverse economy and a mix of historic and modern neighborhoods. Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal maintenance.

We indexed 2 landscapers serving Albany and surrounding neighborhoods, including Center Square, Pine Hills, Washington Park, Lark Street, Arbor Hill. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the landscapers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of all 2 landscapers listed for Albany, 2 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 1 publish a phone number and 2 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Albany, NY and need a landscaper, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank landscapers in Albany

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the landscapers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring landscapers in Albany: what the local data says

  • 38% of occupied homes in Albany are owner-occupied, and 30% of homes are single-family detached houses. Much of the rest is rowhouses, townhouses and apartments, so check shared property lines, HOA or condo rules and any landlord approval before planning outdoor or roof work.
  • The typical last spring frost in Albany is around April 20 and the first fall frost around November 3, roughly 197 frost-free days. That window is the planting season for most lawns and beds, and spring slots with good crews fill early.
  • Albany gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year and about 38 inches of snow, and July is typically the wettest month. Drainage and grading problems show up in the wettest month, which is the best time to see where water sits.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Albany, NY, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Landscapers around Albany

Nearby directories for the same trade: Hartford (3 ranked), New Britain (3 ranked), Waterbury (6 ranked).

Common questions

Landscapers in Albany: quick answers

How are the landscapers in Albany ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the landscapers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best landscaper in Albany?

Use this list to shortlist two or three landscapers, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a landscaper's license in New York?

Licensing in New York runs through your county or municipality (New York has no statewide general-contractor license). Before hiring anyone in Albany, check with your county or city licensing office, since New York licenses home-improvement contractors locally rather than statewide; ask which local license they hold and verify it with that office. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which landscapers serve Albany?

This page lists Capital Land Companies and Red Oak Landscaping, in ranked order. 1 of the 2 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

When is the best time to book landscapers in Albany?

Going by Albany's own weather records (typical last spring frost around April 20, first fall frost around November 3), the usual windows are from about April 20 into early summer or before July, usually the wettest month in Albany. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a landscaper in Albany

  • Check which New York license applies. New York licenses some of this work through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, which issues the NYSDEC pesticide business registration (only for pesticide treatments). Verify it at the official New York license lookup before signing. Before a commercial lawn pesticide application, New York requires a written contract listing the approximate dates, number of applications and total cost, and warning markers on treated areas larger than 100 square feet.
  • Written estimates. Any landscaper who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A landscaper who's done work in Center Square or Pine Hills will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular landscapers neighborhoods in Albany

The landscapers on this page serve all of Albany and surrounding areas, including Center Square, Pine Hills, Washington Park, Lark Street, Arbor Hill. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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