Dutchess County Landscaping Experts

At Red Cedar Landscapes, Inc, we know Dutchess County well. From large estate properties and country homes to commercial sites and neighborhood lots, this area needs outdoor work that can handle all four seasons. Between wet spring ground, summer growth, fall cleanup, and winter weather, your landscape has to do more than look good. It has to function well year-round.

We’ve been doing this since 1987, and as a family-owned company, we bring the kind of hands-on experience that helps projects go smoother. Our crew of 28 works across the Hudson Valley with clear communication, quality workmanship, and the right equipment to get the job done the right way.

Built for Dutchess County properties

Dutchess County is known for its mix of historic homes, rural properties, estates, small towns, and busy commercial spaces. That means no two outdoor projects are exactly the same. A property in Hyde Park may need patio construction and planting work, while a site in Poughkeepsie may need grading, drainage, and clean landscape installation. We plan our work around the real conditions on your property, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

We also understand the local climate and terrain. Good landscaping in Dutchess County means thinking ahead about drainage, grading, soil conditions, long-term maintenance, and how materials will hold up through Hudson Valley weather.

Outdoor services we provide

We offer complete landscaping and hardscaping services for homeowners, estate properties, and commercial sites in Dutchess County, NY.

• Full-service landscaping
• Landscape design and installation
• Planting beds, shrubs, and tree installation
• Lawn and property maintenance
• Estate and commercial grounds maintenance
• Mulch delivery and mulch installation
• Patios and walkways
• Outdoor kitchens and outdoor living spaces
• Retaining walls
• Grading and site prep
• Excavation and land clearing
• Drainage and water management
• French drains, culverts, and swales

Whether you want to improve curb appeal, build a backyard patio, solve a drainage problem, or freshen up the property with new mulch and plantings, we can help you build a plan that makes sense.

Our process is straightforward

We try to make the process easy. Most customers start by calling us to talk through the project. You can send over notes, ideas, or even a basic sketch. We review the details, give you a rough cost range, and schedule a site visit when needed. From there, we put together a formal quote and talk through timing.

Because outdoor work depends on weather and site conditions, we’ll always be honest about scheduling. If soil is too wet or rain affects the site, we’ll tell you. Our goal is to set clear expectations and do the work right, not rush through it.

Why Dutchess County clients choose Red Cedar

• Family-owned company founded in 1987
• Over 40 years of hands-on field experience
• 28-person team backed by a fleet of more than 30 vehicles and machines
• Premium craftsmanship with clean, professional results
• Straight communication from estimate to completion
• Experience with estate homes, residential properties, and commercial sites
• Long-term thinking on grading, drainage, materials, and maintenance

Our founder, Steve Relyea, built this company the old-school way: show up, do the work right, and earn trust through results. That standard still guides every job we take on today. When we work on your property, we treat it with respect and focus on results that will still look good and perform well long after install day.

Proudly serving communities across Dutchess County

We serve clients throughout Dutchess County, including Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Fishkill, East Fishkill, Beacon, Millbrook, Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, and surrounding areas. If you’re in Dutchess County and need reliable landscaping, hardscaping, or mulch installation, we’re ready to help.

If you’re planning a landscaping project in Dutchess County, NY, give Red Cedar Landscapes, Inc a call at (845) 288-4207. You can also visit us at 1560 State Rte 9G, Hyde Park, NY 12538. Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll help you take the next step with a clear plan and an honest estimate.