Help with outside projects

[callmeD]

Three years ago I built my home on the lake, and am only now getting to the outside landscaping projects. I am looking for someone to help with the following:

(1) Landscaping and bringing in a couple of large boulders to compliment what is already there

(2) Leveling an area and building stairs with railroad ties or other non-permanent materials

(3) Designing a parking area in the front of my cottage with some natural material. I want to soften that look with shrubs and perennials surrounding the parking area.

I need ideas of what will work best for the location, keeping in mind I want all of this to be designed "naturally" and to blend in with the wooded feel to the location and lake, and, of course, low maintenance!

Do I need different contractors or does anyone do all three?

Thanks for any suggestions you have.

D

[egatlake]

Call Chris at Miracle Farms landscaping 603-253-9292 he will do right by you

[callmeD]

I checked out Miracle Farms website - I will give them a call - thanks.

[upnorth]

Give Jon Gammons of Outdoor Property Services a call:

Office - (603) 524-8439
Mobile - (603) 520-0226

Our builder recommended Jon for post-construction landscape work -- very reasonable and responsive, all with exceptional quality. He even recommended ground tree stumps for the low/no maintenance option. Worked well, is cheap, state loves it and the comments from guests were positive.

I also believe that A Cut Above (a member of the Forum) does this kind of work too.

Both serve the Meredith area

[callmeD]

I live in Gilford - don't know if that makes a difference.

From the references so far, I think my job may be too small for them, but I will contact them anyway. If anyone knows some local smaller businesses, I'd like to contact them as well.

Thanks.

[ACutAbove]

Hi ,
I can take a look and give you some ideas on your projects. I do take on these kind of projects all the time.
279-4639 Thanks Ken

[eyenotall777]

Hi-

You responded to a thread a while back in regards to perched beaches. Do you construct or have you constructed any?

[AC2717]

Hi-

You responded to a thread a while back in regards to perched beaches. Do you construct or have you constructed any?

Not to Hy-jack the thread but what is a perched beach?

[SIKSUKR]

Not to Hy-jack the thread but what is a perched beach?

A perched beach has a beach sand area that does not actually touch the water.Usually a stone wall is constructed into the water and the sand is behind the wall.No lake water runs up on the "beach".

[callmeD]

Ken,

Will you be at the Forum Fest on Saturday? If so, I'll speak with you then; otherwise I'll give you a call. Thank you.

Donna

[KonaChick]

Make sure you get more than one quote for the work. We found Miracle Farms' quote extremely high.

[ACutAbove]

Hi-

You responded to a thread a while back in regards to perched beaches. Do you construct or have you constructed any?

I have constructed many stone walls. But no I have not done a full perched beach. All that it is really is 2 walls one at water level and one behind the beach area. I have reset stone on a couple of them that were done improperly tho.
I can also help with obtaining the necessary permits for projects that do require them.

callmeD,
I am not sure if I will make it or not to the FF. I have a bunch of kitchen cabinets to hang this weekend. But please do not hesitate to call me, if I can not be of help atleast I can steer you in the right direction.