Signs of Spring in New Hampshire

The first signs of Spring in New Hampshire have arrived.

New Hampshire Lakes Region Landscape Contractors

If you live in or around the New Hampshire lakes Region, the company to call for all of your landscaping needs is Natures Elite landscaping, serving all of New Hampshire's lakes Regions. We offer design, installation and maintenance service, feel free to call for a complimentary onsite consultation. 603-630-7476 or email steve@natureselitenh.com

Allan Block Certified Installers NH

Steve Mitchell the owner of Natures Elite landscaping, just recently took the Allan Block Certified Installers exam and passed with a score of 98%. So if you are considering installing and block walls in New Hampshire make sure you contact a Certified Professional. You can reach Steve at 603-63-7476 or by email steve@natureselitenh.com

Pavers Installed with 100% Satisfaction Guaranty NH lakes Region

Tired of not getting the service and attention you deserve. We are Certified Landscape professionals that stand by our work with a 100% satisfaction Guaranty. Call us for a free no obligation consultation. Natures Elite landscaping 603-630-7476 or email steve@natureselitenh.com

Brick Paver Installers in New Hampshire

Pavers are known by many names, concrete pavers are commonly referred to as brick pavers. What ever type of Paver you may consider, be it Clay or concrete, you can rest assured when you have a Certified installer do the job. Call for a free onsite consultation and estimate 603-630-7476 or email us at steve@natureselitenh.com

Update Existing Paver Patio!

Tired of looking at that same old boring Paver Patio, now might be the time for some upgrading. At Natures Elite Landscaping, we can take your old patio and install a circle kit or borders to give it that curb appeal that people like. Feel free to call for a complimentary onsite consultation to find out what you can do to upgrade that patio.

Landscape Designers In The NH Lakes Region.

Spring will be here soon and now is the time to think about designing that dream yard you always wanted to have. Natures Elite Landscaping can help you with the design and installation process. We have a complete digital imaging system, to show you before and after pictures before you spend any money. We offer free onsite consultation and complimentary digital imaging. We have NH Certified Landscape Professionals to do all of your installation work. You can rest assured you will be in good hands when you hire Natures Elite Landscaping. Serving all of NH Lakes Regions.

ICPI Certified Paver Installers Gilford NH

Natures Elite landscaping is a team of ICPI Certified Paver installers serving Gilford NH and the Lakes Region. When your considering having pavers installed, make sure you hire a company with ICPI Certified Installers. Natures Elite landscaping your lakes Region ICPI Certified Paver Installers.

A View Of Permeable Construction

This is a cross section of how a permeable driveway or patio is constructed. The different layers of stone filter the water as it is put back into the ground to recharge the Aquafier System. These project designs will help our environment for years to come. When you want to think Green, Think Permeable Pavement!

Lakes Region Property Maintenance

Natures Elite landscaping is the NH Lakes Regions Specialists when it comes to Condominiums and Homeowners Associations. We have NH Certified Landscape Professionals on all of our property's to make sure all work is done to the highest standards. When you want the best Call Natures Elite Landscaping at 603-630-7476 or email us at steve@natureselitenh.com. Please feel free to check our references at www.natureselitenh.com

New Website

We are proud to announce we have just launched our newly revised website. www.natureselitenh.com, I would like to thank Mark Bedard of Creative Design Innovations for a Great Job and all of his hard work. Take a look and let me know what you think, the site was optimized for tablet and smart phone use.

Proper Pruning

Proper Pruning is something we practice and live by at Natures Elite Landscaping. There are far too many people that just come in and round the shrubs up, they way they think they should be done. Most plants have different characteristics that allow you to enjoy them at different times of the year. Most plants if not pruned correctly will not thrive and be as vibrant as they could or should be. We practice proper pruning techniques on all of our properties, feel free to call if you would be interested in having professional pruning done on your property.

Ponds and Pond less Waterfalls

Ponds and Pond Less waterfalls are a great way to bring joy and excitement to your yard. They can be focal points or just tucked away in a private corner of your yard. With the new Pond Less waterfalls, there is no worries about children and pets around the water area, Pond Less is a safe and attractive alternative that will be something you and your family will really enjoy.

The Benefits of Permeable Pavers

Paver Inlays For Asphalt Driveways

Love the look of Paver driveways ,but the cost is to high. Paver inlays are a great way to dress up asphalt driveways. You can do borders on the left and right side, aprons at the end of the driveway, borders in front of the garage, or a circle kit some where that will really show off your property. This work can be done to any and all existing driveways. Feel free to call for an onsite consultation. We can even do Permeable Pavers for areas with water problems. Call the Paver Experts at Natures Elite Landscaping. When you think Pavers think Natures Elite! Call 603-630-7476 or email steve@natureselitenh.com

Best Paver Installation Guaranty!

Natures Elite Landscaping of Gilford NH would like to let everyone know that we offer a full 5 year Guarantee on all Paver installation work. Also the Belgard Pavers we use come with a Lifetime Guaranty

Techniseal Polymeric Sand is all we use!

Installing pavers is hard work. When you are finished with all of that hard work, the last thing you want to see on your Paver walkway or patio are ant hills or weeds growing through the Paver joints. You have just invested all of this time and effort, not to mention money, to build the best walkways and patios around. Now is not the time to skimp or try and save money. Natures Elite will not install any Paver products without using Techniseal Polymeric Joint Sand. You want your jobs to look great for years down the road. Insist on Techniseal Polymeric Sand! Check out the video on how to install correctly on our previous blog.

Techniseal Polymeric Sand for Paver Joints Installation Procedure

How to install Mulch

Installing Mulch  might seem like a simple thing, the problem is that people just keep putting an additional 2-3 inches of new fresh mulch every year. Yes new mulch looks and smells great, but 2-3 inches a year over 5 years adds up to about a foot of mulch applied in 5 years, yes it does break down, but not that quick. The best options for your mulch beds is to turn that mulch over mid-season, it will look and smell great. Also when you re-apply in the spring just a light top coat is all you need, 1 to 1.5 inches is more than enough for existing tree and shrub beds. Also every 3 years consider removing a couple of inches of the old mulch before applying new mulch, this old mulch can be used for new planting beds, walkways or where ever you may need it.

Rain Gardens are a great Idea.

Trouble with water on your property, low spots, down spouts, you might want to consider installing a Rain Garden to help with the water. Rain Gardens will help filter and absorb that excess water, all while creating a new beautiful planting area in your yard. Do something that will benefit the environment and yourself, consider a Rain Garden for water runoff.

Root Collar Excavation

In these days of more is better, bigger is better, the one thing in landscaping we need to remember and watch out for is over mulching, more is not better. More mulch can cause all kinds of problems with your trees and shrubs, girdling roots is one major problem, the trees root system will actually circle the base of the tree and start to choke it off, you will notice die back on branches that does not seem normal. There is a remedy for this, it's called a root collar excavation, you could use an air spade or you could remove the material by hand, the picture above is a tree we did in Gilford NH, we removed almost 2 yards of material from the base of this tree. With proper care and fertilization, this tree will do much better and provide years of enjoyment for the homeowners.

Belgard Pavers Lifetime Guaranty!

Belgard Pavers is proud to offer a lifetime Guaranty on all pavers installed by an ICPI Certified Installer. Natures Elite is Proud to be ICPI Certified Installers and also Belgard Authorized Installers.

Proper Grading Prevents House Problems

Landscaping is often associated with trees and shrubs, the most important parts of proper landscaping procedures are sometimes never seen, the underground drains that channel water away from foundations, the grading that keeps moisture away from the trim boards and siding. These are the things that Landscape Professionals do when installing a new or existing landscape. The cost of hiring a professional will be worth it in the long run.

Top 5 reasons To Hire Natures Elite Landscaping

#1 New Hampshire Certified Landscape Professionals
#2 New Hampshire Landscape Association Members
#3 Belgard Pavers Authorized Installers
#4 ICPI Certified Installers
#5 Techniseal Certified Applicators

This is just a partial list of the reasons you should hire Natures Elite Landscaping for your next project. The best reason of all is customer satisfaction, please feel free to check our testimonials page at www.natureselitenh.com . Hopefully you will be on our list soon!

Natures Elite Landscaping is in the January 2013 issue of Total Landscape Care Magazine

We would like to thank Total Landscape Care Magazine for writing the article about us for the January 3 2013 issue, featuring a property we had completed overlooking New Found Lake. A special thanks to Lauren Heartsill Dowdle for the great article.

Going mobile

Winters here and now is the time we look back at all we have done and all we could have done better. We are focusing on our website re-design, with the help of Mark Bedard from Creative Design Innovations, we are getting our website ready for the new year, we are making it more friendly for all of the people who use their tablets and phones to find us.We look forward to the launch of this new site some time in Mid February, Also feel free to contact Mark, he does Great work in a timely manner at very reasonable prices. I would highly recommend him! You can contact him at mark.bedard34@gmail.com

A must for all landscape enthusiasts

Bedrock Gardens in Lee NH is a must see for all ages, anyone that is interested in landscaping and or artwork will surely enjoy this special place.

Paver Walkways

Natures Elite recently completed two walkways at a home in Meredith NH, both walkways were done with Belgard Pavers Holland Stone. The color was Faneuil Hall  and the Paver was laid in a herringbone pattern. This is the back walkway and there is an additional walkway going to the front entrance.

Courtyards and Entrance Ways.

Pavers Granite and Natural stone make a great combination for this Entrance Way in Center Harbor NH. The Pavers are Belgard and the stone wall and granite step are all local native materials, the walls were done in a cultured stone. All work completed by Natures Elite Landscaping Master Craftsmen.

Outdoor Rooms

Outdoor rooms are a big part of landscape design, patios can be a big part of your outdoor rooms. Whether you have a fire pit or a hot tub, it's nice to be able to spend time outdoors, Belgard Pavers and Natures Elite Landscaping can help make that dream come true, please feel free to call or email for a free site visit and consultation to decide what would be best for you and your family. You can reach us at 603-630-7476 or email steve@natureselitenh.com

Permeable Paver Driveway Gilford NH

Natures Elite Landscaping crew members getting ready to install the border on a Belgard SubTerra Permeable Paver driveway in Gilford NH. Natures Elite are Belgard Authorized Contractors as well as ICPI Certified Paver installers. We are available through out  the lakes region for all of your landscaping needs.

Belgard Retaining Walls

Natures Elite landscaping is proud to be a Belgard Authorized Installer, this is a photo of  the Belgard Belair retaining wall installed at Scenic Heights Condominiums in Gilford NH.

NH Lakes Region Condo Associations Property Maintenance

In the NH lakes Region Natures Elite Landscaping is the choice for all of your Associations and Condominium Property Maintenance. We have a staff of well trained uniformed professionals that will take care of all of your lawn and property maintenance issues. We are also available for all types of construction projects, patios, walkways driveways and we can also do all of your shore front permitting for those waterfront associations. All work is done by Certified Professionals. You can rest assured you will be in good hands with the staff from Natures Elite!

Landscape Construction and Design

Natures Elite Landscaping has been doing landscape construction and design work for more than 25 years, with a staff of well trained professionals you can rest assured that your project will exceed your dreams.We service the entire Lakes region. Feel free to call for a design consultation with one of our Certified Professionals. Call 603-630-7476 or email steve@natureselitenh.com

Permeable Patios

Permeable pavement seems to be the way of the future, with smaller house lots and tighter requirements, cities and towns are requiring permeable pavement on more and more projects. Natures Elite Landscaping just recently completed this Belgard Pavers SubTerra permeable patio overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford NH.

Belgard and Natures Elite Landscaping are headed to the Sandwich Fair.

Belgard pavers and Natures Elite Landscaping along with local Belgard distributors Gilford Home Center will be setting up a large display area at the Sandwich Fair. Belgard will be bringing their mobile Showroom for people to view materials first hand. Hope to see you there!

Landscape Financing with Belgard and Natures Elite Landscaping

Natures Elite landscaping is proud to announce that we have teamed up with Belgard Pavers to offer an interest Free financing program for all of our Belgard customers. Now you do not have to choose between that new patio and the sprinkler system, with the Belgard program, you can receive interest free financing for up to 6 months and have both installed. Feel free to contact us for more details. You can reach us at steve@natureselitenh.com
or feel free to call direct at 603-630-7476. Make all your Dreams come true!

Natures Elite Landscaping Press Release

Natures Elite is pleased to announce that a Hardscape project that they designed and installed overlooking New Found Lake will be featured in the upcoming 2013 Belgard Paver  Catalog. Professional photographers are being brought in from California to do the photo shoot. Belgard representatives will be on hand as well as the installers from Natures Elite Landscaping , to view the photo shoot.

Belgard Authorized Contractors

Natures Elite Landscaping is pleased to announce that we are now Belgard Authorized contractors and installers. All Authorized Contractors have to have there work inspected by a Belgard Representative and also have to be ICPI Certified Installers with more than 15k square feet of pavers installed. Feel free to call 603-630-7476 or email steve@natureselitenh.com for a free no obligation consultation.

Patios and Fire Pits in NH Lakes Region

Natures Elite landscaping is New Hampshire's choice for installing Patios and Fire Pits. This is a picture of a recent lakeside patio and fire pit installed on a Newfound Lake property. The pavers are Belgard and the fire Pit is from Cambridge Pavers. All work was done according to ICPI specifications and was done by an ICPI Certified Installer. Feel free to call for a free consultation from a NH Certified Landscape Professional and ICPI Certified Paver Installer. 603-630-7476 or www.natureselitenh.com or you can email Steve@natureselitenh.com

Patios and Firepits

Landscape Design, Installation and Construction by Natures Elite Landscaping

Natures Elite Landscaping is expanding on the construction work that we offer, we will now do complete landscape design and installation, including all hardscaping work. We are a one stop contractor that can take your project from design to completion. Feel free to email for more information steve@natureselitenh.com or you can view our website at www.natureselitenh.com

Techniseal Certified Applicator

Natures Elite Landscaping is proud to announce that Steve Mitchell is now a Techniseal Certified Applicator. We are able to handle all of your paver cleaning and sealing needs in and around the Lakes Region. We are also ICPI Certified Paver installers. So feel free to call and get your free estimate and consultation with a Techniseal Certified Applicator.

SnowCare For Troops

Natures Elite is proud to announce that we have teamed up with project Evergreen once again. This time we have signed on to provide Snowplowing services for military families. If someone in your family is an active military member, feel free to call and we will provide snowplowing services at no charge for your family. We are still providing lawn care services at no charge for active military families. Feel free to check out our blog for more information, just click on the link at www.natureselitenh.com or feel free to email us at steve@natureselitenh.com You can also find out more at www.projectevergreen.com Thanks for all you do!

Certified Paver Installers

If your thinking of installing a new Paver patio or walkway it's important to choose a contractor that is certified in paver installations. The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute or ICPI as it is commonly known is the organization that certifies installers. The techniques for installing pavers are different than brick or bluestone. So make sure your project is done To ICPI standards and hire a Certified installer. Steve Mitchel the owner of Natures Elite Landscaping is an ICPI Certified installer and you can rest assured that your project will be completed promptly and professionally. Feel free to contact us at 603-630-7476 or steve@natureselitenh.com for a free consultation and estimate.

Snowplowing Gunstock Acres Gilford NH

Natures Elite is now offering residential customers plowing in Gunstock Acres and limited surrounding areas in Gilford for seasonal customers. This plowing service is seasonal contract only. We also offer salting of driveways and walkways with Magic Salt, shoveling of walkways is also available. Space is limited for this offer, if you would like to sign up or find out more about this please email steve@natureselitenh.com and feel free to view our website at http://www.natureselitenh.com/ for more information and references.

Natures Elite Serving all of NH Lakes Region

We are proud to announce that we are now serving the entire New Hampshire Lakes Region. We will provide full landscaping services, including design, installation and maintenance to all of New Hampshire's lakes region. Snowplowing will still be limited to Belknap County, to ensure prompt, professional service to all of our clients. Feel free to call for a free estimate and consultation. You can reach us at 603-630-7476

Lawn Aeration

Two of the most important things you can do for your lawn are core aeration and power dethatching. The best time for aeration is either early Spring or late Summer early Fall. Just make sure if you do aerate in the spring that you put down your crabgrass preventer and fertilizer after you aerate, and if you are going to be doing overseeding in the Spring, you will have to use a crabgrass preventer called tuppersan, which will allow the new grass seed to germinate but will not let the crabgrass seed germinate.In my opinion August and September are the best times for aeration. Once you have aerated your lawn it's a good time to fertilize and overseed, make sure to water the new seed 2-3 times a day and your lawn will really start to thicken and green up.

Lawn Dethatching

Spring is a great time to think about dethatching your lawn, this will also help pull up all of those leaves and acorns that you missed last Fall. Dethatching is very important to your lawn, once the thatch becomes to thick the fertilizer and other materials that you are putting down will not be able to reach the root system and do what they need to do to keep your lawn healthy. Water will also have a hard time getting through. Removing the layers of dead grass can be done quickly with a powered machine available at most rental centers or you can do it by hand with a special rake designed for removing thatch if the area is small enough, also most professional landscapers offer this type of service. Make sure that you do your dethatching before putting down any crabgrass preventer, once this is in place you do not want to disturb it for at least 90 days. Late summer and early fall is fine for lawn dethatching also, just make sure that the lawn is not stressed out due to drought. Fertilizing after dethatching will help green up the lawn and get those roots growing.

Transplanting of Large Shrubs

Spring and Fall are the times to think about moving some of those large over grown foundation plantings. Many times we get calls from people who think that once the plant has gotten to a certain size, that it either has to be cut way back or completely removed. A lot of large plants do very well when they are transplanted and are not as difficult as most people would think.Rhododendrons and Azaleas are surface rooted plant and do really well when transplanted, certain plants like yews are difficult to transplant once they become to big due to the tap root that they have.Large transplants are great for screening out areas or separating property borders, just make sure that the plant is far enough on your property and allow room for additional growth. These plants will need to be taken care of like a new planting would, over sized hole, mulch and plenty of water for the first couple of years. Once established, this plant that seemed like a problem will become an asset to your property.

Magic Salt from Natures Elite landscaping

Natures Elite Landscaping is proud to announce that it has always used only Magic Salt on all of there Commercial and Residential properties. Magic salt is EPA approved and works to a lower temperature than regular salt which stops working at about 18 degrees, Magic Salt will work to -35 degrees and will not damage concrete or metal. Feel free to contact steve@natureselitenh.com to find out more about this product. We also offer 5 gallon pails delivered direct to your house and we can refill these buckets at your home, saving you time and money. Call now to schedule your free estimate. 603-630-7476 Magic Salt also does not require any spring cleanup like sand and salt mixes. Serving the Gilford NH areas and surrounding towns.