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Robert Nitschke

$50/on-site estimate

(waived if hired)


Additional services needed

Responds in about 2 hours


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About
My main goal is to give you quality and an attention to detail, giving the best looking results possible. I have 8 years of experience in horticulture and can help in a range of work, serving many needs, from indoor to out. I have a certification in Landscape Design from the New York Botanical Garden as well, should you need alterations or whole redesigns of your garden. Working for established landscaping companies, I had the opportunity to work at high end residential and premier commercial sites, such as The Guggenheim, Empire State Building. Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Javitz Center. My focus is now on using my collective experience to design outdoor spaces that fit the needs of the client and achieve a uniqueness not normally found in conventional designs. I aspire to find a meeting place of the wild and the meticulously designed, the modern but cozy, and the calm yet dynamic. I create gardens with a mind towards ecology and sustainability without losing the beauty and art of contemporary design. Your garden will visually draw you in throughout the year, and last for generations with minimal maintenance. Together we will create a welcoming space that is an oasis and seamless part of your home.
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Hired 46 times

24 similar jobs done near you

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1 employee

7 years in business

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SunClosedMon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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2021

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Residential

Commercial

Water installation needed

Existing system

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Mariana R.

Oct 21, 2025

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Robert was super knowledgeable and worked within my budget. He designed a beautiful foundation for the garden's future after it was getting a little wild and unruly. I'm excited to see it grow and enjoy being out there again.

Details: Residential • Replace an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • No, I need help buying plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Fertilizer application • Trimming and edging • Weeding • Weed prevention • Mulching

Gardening
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Sheila F.

Jul 12, 2025

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Roberty was a true professional. Responsive, transparent, and punctual. He came to look at my patio garden, talked through options and pricing, and then we scheduled a work day. He is pricing was fair and stated upfront. It included planting, trimming, cleaning up existing planters, and de-weeding. He also power-washed my patio. In the end, he even came slightly under budget. He did a beautiful job! I'm enjoying the patio as I write this. He's a rare find in New York City, and I will surely continue to use him.

Details: Small changes like planting flowers or trimming shrubs • I'm flexible • Patio • Back yard • Yes, maintenance needed • Multi-unit building

Outdoor Landscaping and Design
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Bettina T.

Apr 10, 2025

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Rob was so helpful advising on the landscaping for our terrace. We are not gardeners and just wanted some simple, low maintenance and hardy shrubs, and Rob was thoughtful about everything, from recommending ilex glabra to where to buy the plants and soil. On planting day, he did a beautiful job and quickly too. Highly recommend working with him.

Details: Residential • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • No, this is a one-time project • No additional services needed

Gardening
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Deanne S.

Nov 9, 2025

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We’re really glad we hired Robert to take care of the front and back yards at the Brooklyn townhouse. He’s been nothing but polite, responsive, and easy to work with from start to finish. He gave us all the info we needed, offered great advice, and didn’t overcharge or try to add on anything unnecessary. The quality of his work was excellent - he did a beautiful job and was very respectful of the property the whole time. It’s rare to find someone so professional, reliable, and fair. We’ll definitely be reaching out to him again in the future.

Details: Small changes like planting flowers or trimming shrubs • Front yard • Back yard • I'm flexible • Home

Outdoor Landscaping and Design
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SofiYa O.

Oct 30, 2025

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Robert was very neat and professional! Understood exactly what my request was and executed correctly! Have decided to book again!

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Extra small (less than 1,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • As needed • Trimming and edging

Gardening
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