Trimming & Pruning Services for a Healthier, Safer Landscape

Trimming & Pruning Services

Expert tree, shrub, and plant care from trusted local professionals in the Capital Region.

Grasshopper Gardens provides expert trimming and pruning services designed to keep your trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants healthy, safe, and beautiful year-round. Serving Albany, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, and the surrounding areas, our team uses precise cuts and professional tree care techniques to protect your landscape from safety hazards, storm damage, overgrowth, and disease. For homeowners in the Capital District, we provide trusted, local tree trimming and pruning services, backed by over 30 years of experience.

33+

Years serving the Capital District
1.9k+

Google Reviews from Satisfied Homeowners
98%

Customer Satisfaction Rate

Trimming & Pruning Services for Stronger Trees

Trimming and pruning are essential parts of proper tree care, protecting both the health and safety of your property. Our tree trimming service includes shaping branches, removing dead or broken limbs, thinning overgrown canopies, and providing directional pruning to support long-term growth. If you’re a property owner caring for a small tree or managing a large tree near service lines, we use specialized equipment and precise cuts to promote healthy tree structure. Regular trimming helps prevent fallen tree limbs and boosts curb appeal. As a full-service tree trimming company, we’re experienced with many tree species across the Capital District and surrounding areas. Our professional tree trimmers bring decades of local knowledge to every property, giving homeowners peace of mind and dependable, year-round care services.

Garden Worker with Large Scissors Trimming Decorative Trees

What Our Customers Are Saying

“The same as always. As I keep telling the people around here, ‘With Grasshopper you always get what you pay for, and more’.”

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“Grasshopper does beautiful, beautiful work. All the crews from maintenance to building and installing are professional, responsive, neat and super hardworking. They all have an artistic eye and our property, which is both landscaped by and maintained by Grasshopper, looks stunning. The beautiful sunset terraces we had built last year are phenomenal!”

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“Great service, the lawn looks good. I look forward to doing business with you guys next year.”

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Having recently engaged Grasshopper Gardens for lawn treatment, I can confidently say their service exceeded my expectations. Their customer care team provided a helpful advance notification, and the lawn technician’s work was exceptional. My lawn has never looked better, and is healthy and vibrant.  The customer service is the best I’ve ever encountered, and any Grasshopper employees I’ve dealt with have always been courteous, knowledgeable, and responsive.  I wholeheartedly recommend Grasshopper Gardens to anyone in need of top-tier landscaping services.

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The guys were just excellent. Their expertise in their work was very evident. The placement of the tree was just right. The new tree looks perfect in our yard. When they were done our lawn was perfect and it looked like the tree had been there for long time. I would whole heartedly recommend Grasshopper Gardens and LJ and Billy for any tree service. Thanks very much for a job well done.

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“We are very happy with the service we received. Your employees take pride of the work they do. Thank you.”

Angela A. Default

“We have been very pleased with your outstanding service!”

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“Jeremy is perfect representative for Grasshopper. Also, professional, answers questions with good explanations, and we just like him.”

Terri A. Default

“We are very pleased with our first year of your lawn service. Looking forward to next year. Leroy has been very informative and is a great rep. of your company.”

Alice J. Default

We wanted a large back patio and fire pit living space for our home. We met with Parker Crossley of Grasshopper Gardens for the estimate. He listened carefully to what we had to say. He was like a guide that offered things to consider to ensure our final decision would be an educated one that fit what we really wanted. We were blessed and fortunate to have had Shannon (Project Team Lead/Supervisor) assigned to do our project. He was consistently careful to discuss all significant details with us before doing the work stages to ensure what he created fit with what we hoped to achieve. Everyone that we dealt with at Grasshopper Gardens had been pleasant, professional and very accommodating. The finished project was everything that we wanted and we are so happy with it. When we have another outdoor project to do – we will definitely be contacting Grasshopper Gardens.

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Year-Round Care for Every Season

Tree care changes with the seasons, and our team knows how local weather shapes the needs of every tree and shrub. In spring, we trim trees to remove winter damage, promote new growth, and keep branches away from service lines. Summer pruning helps manage thick canopies, reduce storm hazards, and improve airflow for a healthy tree. Fall is ideal for thinning, removing weak limbs, and preparing branches during winter storms. Dormant-season pruning, performed during the colder months, allows for precise cuts without stressing the plant. With deep knowledge of regional tree species and seasonal cycles, we provide consistent, professional tree trimming that keeps your property safe, beautiful, and well-maintained year-round.

Proudly Serving Homeowners Across the Capital District

Grasshopper Gardens proudly supports homeowners throughout the Capital District, Lake George, Albany, and nearby surrounding areas. As a local tree trimming service with decades of experience, we understand the region’s weather patterns, tree species, and vegetation management needs. Use the map below to find trimming and pruning solutions available in your community. 

FAQs

Most trees benefit from trimming every 1–2 years, depending on species, age, and location on your property. Regular tree trimming service helps prevent safety hazards, supports healthy growth, and improves the overall shape of the tree.

Our professional tree trimming includes removing dead or diseased limbs, structural pruning, canopy thinning, directional pruning, and trimming branches away from structures. We tailor every service to the tree species and the needs of your property.

Dormant-season pruning is one of the safest and most effective ways to trim trees. Cutting during winter reduces stress on the plant, limits sap loss, and helps prevent disease spread. It’s especially helpful for large trees or trees near service lines.

Yes—routine maintenance greatly reduces the risk of fallen tree branches during storms. Removing weak limbs, thinning heavy canopies, and keeping trees clear of objects helps protect your home from safety hazards and costly emergency tree service needs.

Ready to Give Your Trees a Fresh Trim?

For a free estimate or to schedule professional trimming and pruning services, fill out the form below. Our team will review your needs, assess your trees, and help you create a safer, healthier landscape with expert care tailored to your home.    

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