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address: "Poestenkill, New York 12140, United States"
latitude: 42.6918
longitude: -73.5627
phone: "(518) 286-1982"
website: https://www.landscapeconsultation.com/
rating: 5
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# Land Design, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Land Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/land-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1702906185)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Poestenkill, NY
- **Serves:** Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Niskayuna, Cohoes, East Greenbush, Latham, Watervliet, Rensselaer, Sand Lake, Waterford, Delmar, Scotia, Hampton Manor, Menands, Poestenkill, Wynantskill, West Sand Lake, Green Island, Voorheesville, Stephentown, Grafton, Berlin, Averill Park, Cherry Plain, Cropseyville, East Schodack, Loudonville, Petersburg, Rexford, Saratoga, Slingerlands
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2020–2022), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- 25,000 Ideabook Saves

Land Design, Inc. is a landscape and garden design firm serving Albany, NY's Capital District. We offer a whole range of design services ranging from simple 2 hour consultations to extensive master planning and project management.  This video on our FB page explains some of our offerings....   https://fb.watch/y5LJEg2AkY/

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Pool Landscaping
- 3D Rendering
- Project Management
- CAD drawings
- landscape consulting

### Areas Served

- Albany
- Schenectady
- Troy
- Niskayuna
- Cohoes
- East Greenbush
- Latham
- Watervliet
- Rensselaer
- Sand Lake
- Waterford
- Delmar
- Scotia
- Hampton Manor
- Menands
- Poestenkill
- Wynantskill
- West Sand Lake
- Green Island
- Voorheesville
- Stephentown
- Grafton
- Berlin
- Averill Park
- Cherry Plain
- Cropseyville
- East Schodack
- Loudonville
- Petersburg
- Rexford
- Saratoga
- Slingerlands

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Land Design, Inc. |
| Address | Poestenkill, New York 12140, United States |
| Phone | (518) 286-1982 |
| Website | https://www.landscapeconsultation.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 74 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/LandDesignInc
- X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/jklanddesign
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/land-design-inc-
- Blog — https://www.landscapeconsultation.com/blog/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Land Design, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/land-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1702906185)
- **Website:** https://www.landscapeconsultation.com/
- **Phone:** (518) 286-1982

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Member of APLD.org., the Association of Professional Landscape Designers since 2001.  John is an APLD certified landscape designer.
- Member ELA, ecolandscaping.org
- Member Wild Ones, wildones.org

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2020–2022), for Design.

**Affiliations**
- [Association of Professional Landscape Designers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/association-of-professional-landscape-designers-pfvwus-pf~92795973)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — James Rawley, July 2026**

> The team of John and Laura provided first-rate service in designing a master plan for the front, back and sides of our large garden at our historic home in Troy, where extensive work is required.
>
> Their services included a careful review of a questionnaire that I filled out prior to their first visit, during which they held detailed discussions with me and spent at least three hours inspecting our property, taking measurements and photos etc. This served as a basis for a first draft of the master plan and a second visit, during which we again held detailed discussions and they spent considerable time in the garden. The final plan has taken into account our detailed discussions and is accompanied by a number of supporting documents including: a list of suggested trees, shrubs and perennials (Latin and common) with numbers and sizes (very useful for calling or visiting nurseries);  color photos of trees, plants and perennials; a list of suggested nurseries and garden suppliers etc.  They also clearly marked (with white flags) the location of key trees and shrubs. In addition, John and Laura went beyond the scope of our contract by, for example, identifying and proposing remedies for dealing with highly destructive invasive species, and recommending a first-rate arborist.
>
> While this process takes about two months and requires a modest financial investment, the end result is an exceptionally helpful plan and supporting documents that will no doubt save me much time and money, and result in my selection of a much more appropriate mix of trees, shrubs and perennials (including a high percentage of native species) than would be the case if I had adopted a "do it myself" approach.
>
> In short, I highly recommend the Land Design Inc. team of John and Laura.

**Comment from Land Design, Inc.:**

> Thanks James and Maria! It was a pleasure to work with you.

## Selected projects

- [Permeable Patio Design Albany NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/permeable-patio-design-albany-ny-pj-vj~5583876)
  - Location: Albany, NY
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: This small yard in Albany NY was plagued by drainage issues. The permeable patio was designed with a over sized drainage base which captures both surface and in ground water where it infiltrates naturally. An overflow pipe system moves water to the street drainage if needed. The patio is exactly the same in appearance as a conventional paver patio except for the special drainage stone in the paver joints. Walls define the space are lit by undercap LED lighting. The walls also act as overflow sea…
- [Naturalistic landscape design renovation in Schenectady County, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/naturalistic-landscape-design-renovation-in-schenectady-county-ny-pj-vj~2949826)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: It was very interesting to see a photo of this landscape when it was first planted; it seemed fine and in scale to the small cedar home. However the shrubs grew to their normal maturity and, 6 years later, it was a jungle. We identified the shrubs and perennials to keep and removed the rest. The "dwarf" Little King river birch was limbed up and thinned so we can see its beautiful bark and have native groundcovers at its feet. Low maintenance perennials and native grasses were added and compost,…
- [Raised bed vegetable garden Loudonville, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raised-bed-vegetable-garden-loudonville-ny-pj-vj~1781031)
  - Location: Albany, NY
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: This simple low maintenance raised bed garden is approximately 16 ' by 16 '. Non pressure treated timbers were used and a simple automatic soaker hose system keeps the garden perfectly watered. An uneven yard is compensated for by a raised center area allowing easy access to beds. Constructed by Land Design, Inc. / LandscapeConsultation.com
- [Native Wildlife and Pollinator garden design in Albany County, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/native-wildlife-and-pollinator-garden-design-in-albany-county-ny-pj-vj~2949756)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: This project in Slingerlands, Albany County, New York focused on taking unusable peripheral yard areas and turning them into an insect and wildlife sanctuary. Dozens of native perennials and grasses create a native plant community as it would occur in Nature. Redbud and Serviceberry Trees provide future bird roosts as the planting matures and develops.
- [Fenced Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fenced-garden-pj-vj~36528)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 32
- [Landscape lighting at the Rustic lake house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-lighting-at-the-rustic-lake-house-pj-vj~334623)
  - Location: Averill Park, NY
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: Night photos of the Rustic Lake House project
- [Rustic Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-lake-house-pj-vj~464832)
  - Location: Averill Park, NY, NY
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: An old lake house camp is revived with native rock walls, new plantings, and a rustic bluestone patio. The lake shore was reinforced and extended, giving the residents an additional 5 ' of yard near the water!
- [Espalier Fruit Tree Structure](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/espalier-fruit-tree-structure-pj-vj~260345)
  - Location: Scotia, NY
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A small project but it demonstrates how good design can transform 3 fruit trees into a sculpture and change the entire space.
- [Hardscape Entry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hardscape-entry-pj-vj~206868)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: An uninviting entry is transformed into a welcoming courtyard
- [Perennial front design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/perennial-front-design-pj-vj~36846)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Garden at the Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-at-the-lake-pj-vj~36546)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14

[See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/land-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1702906185)

## Community Q&A

**Q: are those cedarpanels or did you contruct the lattice?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Those are premade panels from Longlumber.net

**Q: what is the width of the aisles and dimensions of the raised beds** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The aisles are 3' wide and beds are also approximately 4' wide to allow easy access.

**Q: Your garden boxes** *(in Photo Questions)*

What type of wood are you using in this photo

A: untreated white cedar

**Q: What size is this garden?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: This is the original field sketch of the project...

**Q: I love this veggie garden!** *(in Photo Questions)*

About how wide is this gate?  I love it, and would like to build something like this for my garden.  Is this 3' or 4' wide?  I would guess with the arch trellis above that it is more then 36" wide.

A: Gate is approximately 4 ' wide and was custom built for arbor.

**Q: Beautiful!  Are the posts held in place with cement? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: The post holes were filled with gravel for drainage and a minimal concrete support topping used for stability.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*