Family-Owned · Cicero, NY · Serving CNY Since 1987

Central New York's Trusted Hardscape & Landscape Contractor

Custom patios, retaining walls, walkways, landscaping, drainage & more — built right the first time by our own experienced crew. One project at a time, every day until it's done.

About Tim Murphy Landscaping

Nearly 40 Years of Transforming Central New York Outdoor Spaces

Tim Murphy Landscaping is a family-owned hardscape and landscaping contractor proudly serving the greater Syracuse area and Central New York. Founded in 1987 by Tim Murphy, we've spent nearly four decades helping homeowners transform their outdoor spaces with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and results built to last.

We specialize in custom hardscaping and landscaping solutions — from patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor living spaces to drainage solutions, hydroseeding, sod installation, and full site work. Whatever your outdoor project requires, we handle it from start to finish with our own experienced crew — no subcontractors, no juggling multiple jobs, no disappearing acts.

WHAT MAKES TIM MURPHY LANDSCAPING DIFFERENT?

We're not the biggest landscaping company in CNY —
and that's exactly why our customers love us.

Nearly 40 Years in CNY

Since 1987 we've built a reputation across Onondaga and Oswego County that speaks for itself. Our customers come back project after project — and send their neighbors to us.

5.0-Star Rated

Our reviews speak for themselves. Homeowners across Central New York consistently rate us on quality of work, professionalism, and the overall experience of working with our team.

Clear, Honest Communication

No surprises on cost, timeline, or design. We're upfront about everything from day one — because our reputation in this community matters more than any single job.

One Project at a Time

We never juggle multiple jobs simultaneously. When we start your project, our entire crew is on your property every single day until it's completely finished — no disappearing, no excuses.

SUE C - CICERO NY

Tim Murphy’s Landscaping has completely transformed both our front and back yard, including the addition of a beautiful fire pit and front walkway. They are easy to work with - honest and upfront abouts costs and design and committed to exceptional craftsmanship. They created a plan that made sense for our home and style, using their expertise to design a space that is not only beautiful but also low maintenance. Their priority is making your outdoor space look its best - not upselling or pushing anything unnecessary. High quality work at reasonable prices. If you are looking to improve your home’s outdoor space and value, I highly recommend Tim Murphy’s Landscaping.

Some Of Our Recent Projects

techo Bloc
Landscaping
NEW CONSTRUCTION

TECHO BLOC PROJECT
ONEIDA LAKE

TECHO BLOC BACKYARD

Unilock
Oneida lake project

FAQs

You’ve Got Questions — I’ve Got Answers

Q: What services does Tim Murphy Landscaping offer?

We specialize in complete hardscape and landscape transformations throughout Central New York. Our services include custom paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, fire pit areas, outdoor kitchens, full landscaping installations, drainage solutions, hydroseeding, sod installation, and site work. We start with a design consultation and build your project from start to finish with our own crew — no subcontractors.

Q: Why should I hire you over someone else?

We only take on one project at a time — which means our entire crew is on your property every single day until the job is completely finished. No subcontractors, no disappearing to work other jobs, no surprises. We've been doing this in CNY since 1987 and our reputation in this community is everything to us. We're passionate about what we do and it shows in every project we complete.

Which is better - poured concrete or pavers?

Due to our geographical location which produces annual freeze and thaw cycles, there is really no comparison when it comes to the fragility of poured concrete versus the integrity of an interlocking paver system.
Over the decades, the poured concrete industry has attempted to minimize the consequence of freeze/thaw to poured concrete surfaces by adding rebar and pouring in smaller sections leaving separation between larger areas of poured concrete. These methods however are only attempts to minimize and contain the inevitable damage that will occur to a poured concrete surface over time as it goes through the freeze/thaw cycle. It will still crack, it will still crumble. The rebar is meant to hold the crumbling pieces together and the smaller (separated) sections (poured squares) are meant to contain a crack to that section so that it does not continue across the entire surface. But if one section cracks, so will another; just in a different spot.
Repairing poured concrete once it has cracked and crumbled is not easy to do. Typically, it will require replacing entire sections. This is not only costly, but if the original section cracked, so will the replacement.
An Interlocking Paver System on the other hand, when professionally installed by certified installers with the proper materials and adequate compaction equipment, will not settle and will not crack or crumble! It cannot be emphasized enough however the imperativeness of utilizing the proper materials and appropriate size compaction equipment to ensure that the base materials are properly installed.
Professionally installed paver systems will flex with the freeze/thaw cycles, but not so much that it will ever be noticeable! For this reason, you will not have settling, you will not have cracking. You will have a superior system that will last for lifetimes!
In the event there was surface damage, maybe from a heavy object falling on the surface, which damaged a paver; unlock the terrible expense of replacing entire sections of poured concrete, it is a very simple and inexpensive fix to extract the paver and put in another!
From the functionality, to the integrity, to the versatility and aesthetic value, paver systems in every way are superior to poured concrete.

What areas do you serve?

We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Onondaga County and Oswego County including Syracuse NY, Cicero NY, Fayetteville NY, Manlius NY, Chittenango NY, East Syracuse NY, Skaneateles NY, Jamesville NY, DeWitt NY, Clay NY, North Syracuse NY, Liverpool NY, Baldwinsville NY, Central Square NY, Oswego NY, and all surrounding communities. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call and we'll let you know.