Business Details
50 Years
experience
Custom Landscaping Solutions in Ballston Spa
Established in 1976, Brookside Nursery has built a reputation for excellence in residential and commercial landscape design and installation. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in creating personalized outdoor spaces that reflect each client's unique vision and lifestyle. With over four decades of expertise, we combine artistic design principles with practical horticultural knowledge to transform ordinary landscapes into extraordinary living environments. Our comprehensive approach begins with an in-depth consultation to understand client needs and preferences, followed by customized design development and meticulous installation.We maintain a strong commitment to quality through our plant guarantee program, ensuring customer satisfaction with every project. As a second-generation family-owned business, we prioritize hands-on service and community engagement while staying at the forefront of landscaping trends and sustainable practices. Our seasonal garden store complements our landscaping services by offering curated plant selections and expert gardening advice tailored to the Northeast growing region.
Services
Landscape Design
Outdoor Living Spaces
Plant Installation
Garden Store
Seasonal Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized landscaping experience since 1976
- Our team provides personalized design consultations with expert horticulturists
- We maintain a one-year guarantee on all full-price trees and shrubs
- Our family-owned business combines generational knowledge with modern techniques
- We offer curated seasonal plant selections tailored to Northeast growing conditions
What people say
Exceptional designs
Knowledgeable staff
Seasonal selections
Plant guarantee
Family-owned service
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design process begins with personalized consultations to understand client preferences and property characteristics. We create customized plans that integrate aesthetic elements with functional outdoor living spaces. Each design considers seasonal changes, plant growth patterns, and maintenance requirements while maintaining a focus on client satisfaction and long-term usability.
Outdoor Living Spaces
We specialize in transforming backyards into functional outdoor living areas that extend home environments. Our designs incorporate dining areas, fire pits, winding paths, and shaded retreats that accommodate family gatherings and personal relaxation. Each project emphasizes seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces while considering durability and seasonal usage patterns.
Plant Installation
Our professional installation services cover complete landscape implementation from foundation plantings to complex multi-season designs. We select appropriate plant material based on soil conditions, sunlight exposure, and maintenance requirements. The process includes proper planting techniques, initial care instructions, and follow-up support to ensure successful establishment of all plant material.
Garden Store
Our seasonal garden store offers curated plant selections and gardening supplies tailored to Northeast growing conditions. We provide expert advice on plant selection, care, and maintenance while emphasizing native plants and organic gardening practices. The inventory changes with seasons to offer appropriate choices for spring blooms, summer growth, and fall preparations.
Seasonal Maintenance
We offer comprehensive maintenance programs to preserve landscape beauty throughout the year. Services include seasonal cleanups, pruning, mulching, and winter preparation. Our team provides expert guidance on plant health, pest management, and irrigation needs while helping clients maximize their enjoyment of outdoor spaces through proper care and upkeep.
People
Joel Glastetter
Owner
Second-generation nursery owner with extensive landscaping expertise since 1976. Focuses on maintaining family tradition while innovating landscape solutions for modern needs.
Questions
What services does Brookside Nursery offer?
We provide complete landscape design, installation, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties, along with a seasonal garden store offering curated plant selections and gardening supplies.
Do you offer design consultations?
Yes, we provide personalized design consultations to discuss your vision, property characteristics, and functional needs before creating customized landscape plans tailored to your preferences.
What is your plant guarantee policy?
We guarantee all full-price trees and shrubs for one year from purchase date. If they don't survive, we'll replace them with equal value plants, subject to our guarantee terms.
Are you a local, family-owned business?
Yes, we're a second-generation family-owned nursery established in 1976, located in Ballston Spa and serving Saratoga County with personalized landscaping solutions.
What makes your nursery different?
Our combination of 40+ years experience, seasonal plant curation, and focus on Northeast growing conditions creates unique landscapes that thrive in our climate while maintaining aesthetic appeal year-round.
Reviews (7)
Sarah Nicoles
May 15, 2022
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Used to love going here, great variety, very helpful, FRIENDLY, knowledgeable staff. Last couple years, not so good. Gave it another try, recently, but going elsewhere from now on.
Holly Vroman
Sep 23, 2021
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Large variety, some hard to find trees and perennial plants. Way way way too expensive. They are not a member of the Better Business Bureau and they are selective on which trees they will guarantee, not all trees and shrubs are guaranteed to grow. Buyer beware! I bought an expensive fig tree and followed all their planting instructions. The tree was dead the following late spring, I didn't ask for a cash refund.
All I wanted was the tree be replaced with the exact same kind of tree. They refused by saying that the particular tree (fig) is not guaranteed. I asked them to show me a sign that points out which plants are guaranteed and which ones are not, ,,, They don't have any such signs hanging. H-m-m-m, keeping their good customers informed is apparently of no concern to them. So, don't expect fair play. Perhaps that is why they are not members of the BBB, THEY DON'T. WANT TO BE HELP ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PRODUCTS THEY SELL
All I wanted was the tree be replaced with the exact same kind of tree. They refused by saying that the particular tree (fig) is not guaranteed. I asked them to show me a sign that points out which plants are guaranteed and which ones are not, ,,, They don't have any such signs hanging. H-m-m-m, keeping their good customers informed is apparently of no concern to them. So, don't expect fair play. Perhaps that is why they are not members of the BBB, THEY DON'T. WANT TO BE HELP ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PRODUCTS THEY SELL
Tara DiD
Jul 10, 2021
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I went a couple weeks ago and they had such an amazing expansive herb section I just wanted to shout for Joy. Unfortunately I went somewhere else a couple weeks earlier and spent most of my garden budget so I could only buy a few things. The had really good pricing and Deals. The plants were health and big. The employees were all really nice and friendly. I didn't look at a lot of the other plans cuz we didn't have enough time but if the herb section is anything to go by they are as awesome as ever.
Christine Cook
Jun 27, 2021
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Brookside has a terrific selection of plants, annuals, perennials and everything else. Their plants are well cared for and of high quality. The staff is very helpful and knows their stuff. Stop by soon. They have everything you want and everything you want that you didn't know you needed.
Renee Hughes
Jan 22, 2021
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Amazing! I went in for 1 plant that I had been searching for and left with so many tips and cute accessories for my indoor plants! They took their time answering all my questions and helped! I went to 3 nurseries yesterday and didn't get any help! Thankful I found this place! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Kelley Peluso
Jun 09, 2020
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I had an excellent experience with Brookside Nursery. I worked with them to design a back patio off my porch, with a retaining wall and fire pit. Jesse was very professional and listen to what I wanted and offered different ideas of how they could deliver an awesome outdoor living space. Jesse gave me a time period when he thought they could start and how long it would take and he was spot on! I would highly recommend this company.
Donna Carr
Mar 13, 2020
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We had a great experience with Jesse and Brookside. They designed and constructed a raised patio and fire pit in our back yard and we continue to work with them on our landscaping around our home. They have done a fantastic job. A couple of our friends have also used them with great success.
