Robert George Design Group: Trusted Landscaping Services Serving Red Hook, NY 12571
Red Hook, NY 12571
About the Company
Robert George Design Group is a Hudson Valley institution with over 40 years of deep-rooted experience shaping the landscapes of Red Hook and the surrounding Catskills. More than just a landscaping company, we are a dedicated team of landscape architects and arborists who approach each project as a long-term partnership with the land and our clients. Our comprehensive services—from initial design and intricate stonework to ongoing maintenance and specialized tree care—are unified by a philosophy of environmental integration. We believe in working with the natural topography and native ecology, employing sustainable practices to create outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and resilient. To further this commitment, we operate our own nursery, supplying projects with hardy, field-grown perennials, flowering trees, and shrubs that are specifically acclimated to thrive in our local climate. Our work is about enhancing the unique character of your property while respecting the broader Hudson Valley landscape we all call home.
Business Offerings
- Tree care services
- Landscape maintenance
- Landscape design
Questions and Answers
As a landscape architecture firm, how does your design process work for a typical property in Red Hook?
Our process begins with a detailed site analysis, where we assess your property's specific conditions—soil, sunlight, drainage, and existing flora—along with your vision. As landscape architects with decades of local experience, we then create a master plan that thoughtfully integrates the new design with the surrounding Hudson Valley environment. This plan encompasses everything from layout and plant selection to hardscaping and lighting, ensuring a cohesive and sustainable outcome. We handle the entire process from concept through installation, often utilizing plants from our own nursery that are proven to thrive here.
We have significant lawn damage from tree roots and issues with our rock garden shifting. Can you help with these specific problems?
Absolutely. These are common challenges in our area due to soil composition and mature tree growth. For root-damaged lawns, our certified arborists can assess the tree's health and root structure. Solutions may include strategic root pruning, installing protective barriers, or regrading and re-sodding the affected area with appropriate ground covers. For unstable rock gardens, our expertise in stonework and grading allows us to properly reset stones on a stable, compacted base with proper drainage to prevent future shifting, blending the repair seamlessly with your existing landscape.
What does your landscape maintenance service include, and is it different from general lawn care?
Yes, our maintenance service is an extension of our design philosophy, going beyond basic mowing and edging. We provide holistic care for the entire landscape we install or inherit. This includes seasonal pruning tailored to each plant's needs, bed cultivation and weeding, irrigation system management, and monitoring plant health. For trees, our certified arborists provide structural pruning, disease/pest management, and fertilization. The goal is to preserve the integrity and beauty of the original design, ensuring your investment matures gracefully and remains healthy year after year.

















