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By Shannon Fromma and Pamela Stepansky
If you want to turn a small scrap of land into a lush oasis, you need only head to your local garden center for inspiration. Whether you’re shopping for flowers, plants, vegetables, fruit trees or landscaping material, you have many nearby plant nurseries to choose from, but when readers were asked to pick their favorite, Hewitt’s once again rose to the top.
- Hewitt’s Garden Center
- Faddegon’s Nursery
- Gade Farm
- Troy’s Landscape Supply Company
Hewitt's Garden Center
Whether you’re a new or experienced home gardener, you’ll find helpful tips, tricks and products at Hewitt’s Garden Center. This greenhouse and plant store has served the Capital Region for over 55 years, but its staff has a combined 250 years of gardening experience to help your plants thrive indoors or outdoors. Plant varieties naturally change with the seasons; check Hewitt’s Weekly Flyer online to learn about available buds, bulbs, seeds, shrubs, plants and trees. Read the Garden Info Blog to learn about all things gardening, from spotting a bluebird to keeping Albany house plants thriving.
Get directions (7 locations)
- Clifton Park1582 US-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-371-0126 - East Greenbush179 Troy Rd, East Greenbush, NY 12144
518-283-2159 - Glenmont605 Feura Bush Rd, Glenmont, NY 12077
518-439-8169 - Guiderland1969 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12203
518-456-7954 - Queensbury294 Quaker Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804
518-792-3638 - Scotia3 Charlton Rd, Scotia, NY 12302
518-399-1703 - Wilton621 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-580-1205
- Clifton Park1582 US-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Faddegon's Nursery
Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham is the perfect destination for buying your own plants or finding a gift for others. This Albany-area plant nursery makes colorful, living terrariums that look great in any living or work space; plus, they’re perfect housewarming presents. The greenhouses at this local garden center grow throughout all seasons — visit or call to find out what’s sprouting or blooming currently. You’ll find everything from succulents to orchids to houseplants at Faddegon’s, which also has a tree nursery near Albany. This nursery hosts community events, perfect for learning gardening tips and connecting with other enthusiasts.
Get directions (1 location)
- Latham1140 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
518-785-6726
- Latham1140 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
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When you want to visit a garden store that offers more, George’s Market & Nursery is the place to be. This family farm dates back decades; once a roadside farmstand, George’s is now a full-throttle farm where you can shop its farmer’s market, gift boutique, bakery and pottery collection. Of course, no garden center is complete without lush flora to browse and shop. George’s has a nursery with trees, bushes, flowers and plants for you to peruse. Tip: Visit this plant nursery’s on-site bakery for fresh cider donuts and pie.
Get directions (1 location)
- Latham240 Wade Rd Extension, Latham, NY 12110
518-785-4210
- Latham240 Wade Rd Extension, Latham, NY 12110
Gade Farm
This is the best garden center near Albany if you want to infuse your garden with native plants. Most perennials are grown on-site, and Gade Farm has a Native Plants area, so you don’t have to guess what will thrive in Albany conditions. It’s also a great garden center for planting vegetables, heirloom tomatoes and herbs. This Altamont plant store also functions as a community center, hosting seasonal events and classes for growing enthusiasts where you can learn tricks of the trade, like keeping hydrangeas in full bloom or testing your soil pH levels.
Get directions (1 location)
- Altamont2479 Western Ave, Altamont, NY 12009
518-869-8019
- Altamont2479 Western Ave, Altamont, NY 12009
Troy's Landscape Supply Company
The greenhouses at Troy’s Landscape Supply are lush with many kinds of plants, flowers, and trees, from seedlings to tall waving palms. Hanging baskets line the greenhouse ceilings at this Cohoes garden center and if you’re overhauling your yard, it might be the best plant store near Albany for you. Its plant-pricing list contains hundreds of plant, flower and tree varieties, perfect for selecting exactly what you want growing in your front, side or back yard. Troy’s also stocks mulches and soils, and can connect you with local landscapers if you're not up for the job.
Get directions (1 location)
- Cohoes1266 Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047
518-785-1526
- Cohoes1266 Loudon Rd, Cohoes, NY 12047
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FAQs
What are the best nurseries that do landscape design in Albany?
Faddegon’s Nursery and George’s Market & Nursery were voted among the best garden centers near Albany, and they offer landscape design in addition to other popular landscaping services in Albany. The other nurseries on this list are in the Capital Region and may be right for your landscaping project.
Where can I find organic seeds and plants near me?
Hewitt’s Garden Centers near Albany sell a variety of organic seeds and materials, like organic soils and fertilizers, to help them grow. Contact the Hewitt’s closest to you to find out what organic seeds are in stock when you’re ready to purchase them.
Where can I find native plants close by?
This list includes the top plant nurseries near Albany, and many grow a variety of native plants onsite in their garden centers and greenhouses. Gade Farm has a comprehensive list of plants native to the area and an on-site designated native plants section, making shopping for these plants easier. Contact other local garden centers directly to learn more about their current native plant stock.
What is the best plant nursery in Albany for a variety of seedlings?
For tree seedlings, you’ll want to visit a nursery with trees near Albany, like the ones at Hewitt’s Garden Center and George’s Market & Nursery. Troy’s Landscape Supply Company houses a wide variety of plant seedlings.
What is the best garden center or greenhouse in the Capital Region?
According to voters in this year’s Best of the Capital Region, Hewitt’s is the best garden center in the Capital Region. The other garden centers on this list are also top picks from locals, and depending on your gardening goals, one may be the best garden center or nursery for you.
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