This place needs a bit of love/work, as evident from the parking lot, and some of the signs on some…read moreof the doors. But they have beautiful plants, as evident from all those mums out front. Shopping inside was a bit challenging, because they were closing out summer and autumn items in preparation for Christmas (and you know they'll have a great Christmas display, because it's a Hewitt's). But I did manage to find a few deals on summer items. It's unlikely I'd shop here regularly, mostly because there's another Hewitt's 1 mile from where I live, but I'd certainly stop in again if I'm in the area.

Want to see the tree they sold me and then refused to refund my money? Yeah, really nice to have…read moreyour tree DIE three weeks after you buy it... and have to take it down on DECEMBER 23RD because it's such a fire hazard... if you want to see my FULL story, check out the East Greenbush store yelp page. These people suck.

I love nature, and one of the (many) reasons is related to the sort of wonderment that I feel when…read moreI realise I'm surrounded by other living beings. Nurseries and gardens help me relive that realisation. We've been to this Hewitt's a number of times, and on this latest visit, made very similar observations. They have as wide a variety of plants, trees, and gardening supplies as other nurseries in the region, but perhaps the plants are not getting as close attention as at some others, Nisky Faddegon's, which I realise is more an exception, not the norm (I've seen plants in worse conditions at Lowe's and Home Depot). It may also be that this is past the peak buying season, but the wilting leaves and perished stalks always manage to tug at my heartstrings. They had just what we were looking for: arbricola green! We grabbed two of the healthier looking. There was a variegated variety which was denser than what we got. Their indoor plant selection is still one of the best around here, and the staff there have always been friendly. I hope the locals continue to support Hewitt's and they stay open for many more decades.

$14.00 for small containers of dill and oregano? I know things are expensive these days but Gades…read morewould have sold it to me for $8.00 if they did not sell out. I'm staying at Gades. Like today I'll go only in a gardening emergency. Start from seed save money. Buy seeds on-line. This whole Family owned thing does not mean that one Family cannot over charge another family. It only six bucks but sometimes people take advantage of others.

Great place! Owner is personable and caring with an eye for excellence…read more Highly recommend for her for your floral needs plus she has many cute little gifts available

From the owner: At Flower Blossom Design, we bring the beauty of nature to your special moments. Our experienced…read moreflorists, with a background in growing flowers, create garden-inspired, whimsical designs perfect for any occasion. We offer an array of flowers, plants, and unique gifts to celebrate life and love. Let us create a floral masterpiece that will enchant your soul and leave an everlasting impression. Same-day local delivery

For 25 years I have over paid a few bucks here or there for fertilizer or commercially produced…read morebagged items while also purchasing thousands in landscaping to support Hewitts. Today, Monday wasn't busy. Myself and one customer. I purchased $400 worth of shrubs and various compost, fertilizer etc. The store was more than staffed, several men and women working in the landscape area, but no offer to assist. One man did however make sure he wrote the green slip for 6 forsythia in my wagon. And then he watched me wheel that wagon to the front, and watched me return to where he was still standing and get the second wagon full of plants and then watched me wheel that one to the front also. Not busy, standing around with the 4 other employees. Not a hose in their hand, no moving landscape. Standing. Watching a 60+, 5' tall, 100 lb lady loading and wheeling around landscape. Chatting, phone checking. I went in and paid the cashier with a pixie cut. She could not seem any less friendly. In my head I rationalized that maybe she was having a bad day. This tells you how unfriendly she was; as a customer I was expending mental energy wondering why the Hewitt's employee seemed annoyed with me making a purchase. I had purchased bags of compost and potting soil and she told me to drive around to pick them up. I told her I had a lot to load into the truck and please wait to call, it would take me a few minutes to load up. Again, no offer to send anyone to give me a hand. It took me several minutes to load most of it but I needed another cardboard box. I returned to the store to get another cardboard box and she said "you should hurry, I called them". Incredulous, I stared at her waiting for a smile or to say something else, nothing. She wasn't kidding, she wasn't having a bad day, she was stunningly rude. I drove back and the kid loaded 6 bags of compost and he said you are all set. I said there are 2 bags of potting soil too. He said they didn't say anything about that. Do you have a receipt? I sure did, for $400 which included the two bags of $5 potting soil that he was worried were being stolen because pixie cut didn't give him accurate info. I actually asked the guy loading the bags if the store had changed hands, it was so awful and uncomfortable, I thought maybe Jason was no longer there. He assured me it was the same management. Good to know. I understand loss prevention, but without employee common sense, an ability to practice some discretion, meet an expectation that customers should be treated cordially or to help customers move and load landscaping that is being purchased, we don't need to shop there. Way to end a 20 plus relationship Hewitts. I'll shop the big box where I hate what I am supporting, but I like the way that I am treated.

absolutely appalled!…read more the guy jason disappeared for 20 minutes leaving people standing in line to checkout.. rang the bell multiple times, called the business phone, customers looking around outside for the guy... then he has the audacity to treat us horribly and yell at the customers, cut them off constantly, the other customers also got in on telling the guy how wrong it was to leave customers hanging for 20+ minutes... insane

He only deals with rich people and big projects. Doesn't keep appointments, doesn't return calls,…read moredoesn't own up to his mistakes. He came to our place once to look at the job, but never came back. Would've given him a zero but that wasn't an option

Had work done, an outdoor patio and kitchen. Work was good, but now having issues with sinking…read morepavers and after many attempts my request for calls back remain unreturned.

My mother-in-law is something of a gardening expert so it's hard to impress her with a floral…read morearrangement. She was absolutely thrilled by the arrangement we got her from Flowers by Pesha. They are gorgeous and smell wonderful.

An absolute joy to order from. Was able to place on order over the phone from out of town to be…read moresent same day delivery. Told my budget and my friend was sent a gorgeous arrangement. I wont hesitate to reach out if I'm in need again.

Jordy was the florist for our wedding in June 2016 in Saratoga Springs, NY. She provided flowers…read morefor both our rehearsal dinner (at Sperry's) and our wedding (at The Canfield Casino). She did an absolutely incredible job. I live out of state right now, and Jordy was very easy to get a hold of through email. The flowers at our wedding were better than I could have imagined. Everything was absolutely perfect. Jordy provided us with our bouquets, boutonierres, flowers for my flower girl's hair, our table centerpieces and flowers for the ceremony. She was able to reuse some of the flowers between the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, which saved us quite a bit in the long run. I was grateful for her thoughtfulness to stay within our budget. Also, she provided us with table numbers and candles. When I first met with Jordy I didn't have a budget yet. After our first meeting our budget was set, and unfortunately the inital ideas we had wouldn't work. Jordy was totally understanding and helped us to stay within our budget, and I can't thank her enough. Finally, throughout our planning she created a joint Pinterest board for us to use and pin our ideas to. It was nice to be able to visualize ideas and to make sure we were on the same page. I would recommend Jordy for any bride looking for gorgeous flowers!

All I can say about Jordy is WOW! Seeing the inside of my reception venue for the very first time…read moretook my breath away! I was amazed at the elegant, stunning display that Jordy put together for our wedding. I am still reeling from how beautiful everything was - from the outdoor arbor, to the mantlepiece, to the details of my bouquet and our centerpieces. The bouquet was my absolute favorite!!! I am so glad I went with Jordy and that I also chose to have real flowers as centerpieces, something I know a lot of brides debate. From the start, I had a very hard time finding a florist who could fit my vision into our limited budget. When I contacted Jordy, she immediately created a Pinterest board for us filled with ideas. Honestly, I am a picky, perfectionist bride and had absolutely no idea what I truly wanted other than "something pretty." I am SO glad I fully trusted Jordy because her ideas were AMAZING!!!! Give Jordy your trust, she will deliver the most beautiful presentation you've ever seen, I promise! As a professional, Jordy was a pleasure to work with. My emails were answered promptly and she changed things for me several times based on budget and guest number changes. She went above and beyond for us and even added extra greenery and roses to several tables! I want to thank her for creating such a visually stunning display. We had so many guests and family members comment on how beautiful and elegant the wedding was (especially the arbor!). Thank you Jordy!

Professional and knowledgeable arborists!…read more I had a great experience with New Leaf! Jerry did a site visit to assess the health of my old apple tree. He returned several weeks later to do the pruning - probably the tree's first in over 50 years. The tree is now much lighter and looks great - cant wait for this year's crop of apples! Jerry is extremely personable and very thoughtful. During his two visits he provided very helpful information about tree care. Also Jerry and his colleague (oops, cant remember his name) did a terrific job of cleaning up. I also appreciated that New Leaf kept me updated about my appointment date and the time of arrival. Highly recommend.

New Leaf finished a 4 day tree removal project yesterday and my wife and I could not be happier…read morewith the outcome. The project involved taking 10 large trees down from around the house and pool area. We were amazed at how neat they were at the end of each day, as well as the brisk pace they were able to work. Professional tree services can be costly, but we feel that we were treated very fairly, and based on our knowledge of other area tree services, New Leaf is a tremendous value. Very professional and friendly staff. We strongly recommend this company and will be using them again in the future. James and Gina Armstrong

I got married in Manhattan in November and we were very happy with Cape Lily's flower services!…read moreSylvia and Cape Lily came highly recommended from a friend, and absolutely exceeded expectations. Sylvia took the time to meet with my husband and I before our wedding for a couple of hours to get to know us and our tastes. She came to the meeting prepared with tons of amazing flower recommendations, a photo collection to look through for inspiration, and a vast knowledge of beautiful color palette ideas and various styles. I'm not a flower expert, and since I was my own wedding planner, I was unsure of what I wanted (to say the least). Sylvia helped us to feel confident in our ideas - giving lots of guidance, but also listening to our ideas and helping us to articulate our vision. Throughout the planning process I changed what I wanted flower wise a number of times. Sylvia was completely flexible and patient and worked with me and my budget. As the wedding approached, she met us at the space for a walk through to confirm where everything needed to go, and to make sure we were on the same page, down to the last detail. I felt completely confident that my flowers would be beautiful by the end of the process. I was right to feel confident - they were beautiful! They captured the essence of my romantic, NYC Fall wedding perfectly. She traveled all over the city the day of to make sure groomsmen had boutonnieres and the girls had their flowers. I didn't have to think about a thing logistically, which is what one wants on their wedding day. Thanks Sylvia, for helping me to have a Pintrest worthy wedding! :)

Sylvia was super professional throughout the process! The flowers for my wedding were gorgeous and…read morethey really made my wedding very special. I would highly recommend Sylvia!

Today I decided to join a coworker for a walk around downtown Albany. During our adventures, we…read morestumbled upon a very cute, hole-in-a-wall Thrift Shop called Vandys. Upon entry we were immediately greeted by the worker sitting behind the desk. We said our pleasantries and the fun immediately began. The shop had a nice selection of items, from men's/women's/kids clothing nick nacks to dresses for a night out. Prices ranged from $5 through $35. There was a few items that I was so tempted to buy but had to decline at the last minute. My coworker purchased several items... a few of which was brand spanking new. She was totally excited. The check out process was quick and simple. When I return, I will be the one doing the shopping. I cannot wait!

Love the owner. Love the selection. Sometimes the price on generic thing though is insane because…read moreof the general pricing system they use. I'm not complaining tho I just got an armani jacket for $36.5 and a pair of vintage Abercrombie jeans for $27