--- title: "Natures Elite Landscaping — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/natures-elite-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~1384348966 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1384348966.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Natures Elite Landscaping" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/da433e2a0ff15849_2538-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "401 Gilford Ave., Bldg. 3, Gilford, New Hampshire 03249, United States" latitude: 43.5475 longitude: -71.4072 phone: "(603) 630-7476" website: http://www.natureselitenh.com rating: 5 review_count: 77 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 80 last_updated: 2026-08-28 --- # Natures Elite Landscaping Original Houzz profile: [Natures Elite Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/natures-elite-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~1384348966) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Gilford, NH - **Serves:** Laconia, Gilford, Belmont, Meredith, Alton, Northfield, Gilmanton, Tilton, Tilton-Northfield, Sanbornton, New Hampton, Ashland, Bridgewater, Melvin Village, Alton Bay, Belknap County, Center Tuftonboro, Gilmanton Iron Works, Lochmere, Mirror Lake, Winnisquam, Wolfeboro Falls - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (77 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2014–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - References available - Award winning - 30 years in business \*Authorized Techo-Bloc Installer\* NEW HAMPSHIRE’S LAKES REGION CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS! Natures Elite Landscaping has been providing the Lakes Region of New Hampshire with professional Hardscaping and Landscaping Design and Building services for a decade. Natures Elite Landscaping is the New Hampshire’s Lakes Region Design-Build Specialists. We work closely with all our clients from conception, creating a design perfect for you and your family, and through the completion of your project. Our professional team provides a wide range of services that range from helping you beautify and maximize your outdoor living space, to maintaining your landscaping or hardscaping and therefore increasing the value of your property. A few of the services provided are Property Maintenance, Landscape Construction, design, and building your dream Outdoor Space including Outdoor Kitchens or Outdoor Water features. Natures Elite also offers our exclusive Digital Design Imaging. This allows our clients to truly see what their final projects will look like. Natures Elite landscaping was started in 2008, the owner Steve Mitchell has more than 25 years’ experience in all phases of Landscape design, construction and maintenance. Steve formerly owned a large landscape design build firm in Massachusetts called Mitchell Landscape Designers. Natures Elite Landscaping is a family owned business, Brandon Mitchell and Kyle Mitchell both work in the company. Steve Mitchell is a former Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional and is now a New Hampshire Certified Landscape Professional, what this means to you. You are hiring someone that has gone through long hours of studying, learning and testing to meet the requirements to be a Certified Landscape Professional, as a matter of fact to be a CLP, you are required to get 5 credits per year, from attending seminars to keep up your certification. This means you as the customer get a trained Certified Professional who is up to date on all of the newest landscape trends. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Garden Design - Patio Construction - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Masonry - Swimming Pool Construction - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Concrete Construction - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Gazebo Design & Construction - Landscape Lighting Installation - Fence Installation - Artificial Grass Installation - Planting - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Irrigation System Installation - Custom Putting Greens - Pond Construction - Land Leveling & Grading - Mulching - Wood Fence Installation - Site Preparation - Arbor Design and Construction - Excavating - Living Walls - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Hedge Trimming - Artificial Living Walls - Lawn Seeding - Stump Removal - Dry Wells - Concrete Staining - Wood Chipping - Fire Pits - Outdoor Fireplaces - Outdoor Kitchens - Paver Driveways - Waterfall Installations ### Areas Served - Laconia - Gilford - Belmont - Meredith - Alton - Northfield - Gilmanton - Tilton - Tilton-Northfield - Sanbornton - New Hampton - Ashland - Bridgewater - Melvin Village - Alton Bay - Belknap County - Center Tuftonboro - Gilmanton Iron Works - Lochmere - Mirror Lake - Winnisquam - Wolfeboro Falls ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 250,000 We do projects from simple front walkways to full design and installation. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Natures Elite Landscaping | | Address | 401 Gilford Ave., Bldg. 3, Gilford, New Hampshire 03249, United States | | Phone | (603) 630-7476 | | Website | http://www.natureselitenh.com | | Followers on Houzz | 80 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/pages/Natures-Elite-Landscaping/371371986267996 - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/steve-mitchell/17/585/52b/ - Blog — http://natureselitelandscaping.blogspot.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Natures Elite Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/natures-elite-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~1384348966) - **Website:** http://www.natureselitenh.com - **Phone:** (603) 630-7476 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - New Hampshire Certified Landscape Professional, ICPI Certified Paver Installer, Allan Block Certified Installer, Techniseal Certified Applicator, Best of Houzz 2014,2015,2016, 2017 and 2018 Belgard Authorized Contractor, Techo-Pro Contractor - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2014–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Concrete Masonry Association](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-concrete-masonry-association-pfvwus-pf~151630611) - [Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interlocking-concrete-pavement-institute-pfvwus-pf~1829823913) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 77 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Tony Marinilli, Dec. 2025** > I found Nature’s Elite Landscaping through a web search of local hardscape contractors. I was planning on replacing a failed brick patio. > > We met and quickly agreed on a plan, budget and schedule. Steve and his crew really put in the effort, and the final product was outstanding. The job was very well done; the result is well above what I was expecting. > > I could not monitor the work daily, but I always knew what was going on. Steve would call or text whenever he had a question and sent end of the day photos to show progress. > > I would work with Nature’s Elite Landscaping again. They proved to be dependable, skilled, and easy to work with. I was very impressed with their knowledge, experience, attention to detail, and willingness to work together towards completing the project to my satisfaction. > > It was a great experience. I plan to collaborate with them again and would recommend their services to anyone looking for solid, reliable beautiful, landscape results. **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Tony, thanks for the Great review, it has been a pleasure working with you on this!! **★★★★★ — Caroline, Oct. 2023** > Steve and the Natures Elite team did a great job transforming our lake side garden. They were always helpful and polite. Steve brought in a garden designer, who planned a beautiful patio and plantings. Steve kept in touch with us throughout the process, dealing with issues as they came up. They worked very quickly as the excavating and wall building started just after Labor Day The crew finished most of the job before Thanksgiving. All is all they did a terrific job. **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Caroline, thanks for the Great review!!! Enjoy your new patios, it is an incredible location. **★★★★★ — Jo, Oct. 2023** > Highly recommend Nature's Elite! > We used them to improve the aesthetic around our new home which involved installing new pavers, some grading and planting, and creating a gravel area for parking. They were recommended to us by our construction company and they certainly delivered on a very tight timeframe. The job was well scoped and we were confident in what to expect. The team were professional, polite, on time and went above and beyond on multiple occasions. If you're thinking about going with them don't hesitate! **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Josie, Thanks for the Great review, hope you enjoy your new house!! **★★★★★ — DArcy Goldman, Oct. 2023** > We hired Steve & his team on the word of a friend, & from the 1st visit he made to our home we knew they were the team for the job! Our patio was a pretty big project, lots of site work in a very tough backyard! And as with all big projects we ran into some unexpected issues- drainage being a big one. None of this ever phased them, they just kept moving forward to get it done & get it done right-there was never any cutting corners. And as if their hard work was not enough, Steve's pricing was always upfront & more than fair. They treated my landscaping project as if it was their own home & it came out beautiful....well actually it is stunning! They showed up when they said they would, worked long days & were very neat, a rare commodity these days! We will be building an addition to our home & would consider no one else but Natures Elite to do the landscaping! Thank you so much Steve, Brandon & Kyle for your incredible work! 5 stars is not enough, you are definitely worth 10 stars! **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Darcy, Thanks for the Great review, it has been a pleasure getting to know you and Howard, we are very Blessed to have customers like you!!! **★★★★★ — Scott R Smith, Oct. 2023** > Natures Elite installed a cobble stone paver walkway with 10 large granite steps. Their work was done quickly and exactly to our wishes. They helped us out by completing the job when another company could not fulfill the contract we signed. Steve and his sons were great to work with and I look forward to a long relationship with local company. **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Scott, Thank you very much for the Great review, looking forward to working with you guys again!!! **★★★★★ — Maureen Guglielmino, Aug. 2023** > If you’re looking for a professional landscape contractor, a hard working team and a finished look as promised, then do not hesitate to bring in Nature’s Elite. We used them to install new pavers, around the front of our home addressing some drainage issues and to enhance the overall aesthetic of our walkway. We felt confident from the get-go that we had a certified professional in the lead who knew exactly how to approach and manage the project. They are a polite and courteous team who kept a neat worksite and finished the walkway on time as promised. We highly recommend them! **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Maureen, Thanks for the Great review, it has been a pleasure working with you and Peter on this project. **★★★★★ — Patio and walkway installation, June 2023** > Natures Elite Landscaping removed and old, poorly installed walkway with a larger walkway and patio. They were knowledgeable, professional and responsive. The work site was organized and clean. I would highly recommend them for any hardscape or landscape project you have. I will definitely work with them again on future hardscape and landscape projects. **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Kelley, Thanks for the Great Review, it was a pleasure working with you on this project!!! **★★★★★ — Doug, May 2023** > Steve and his team installed a retaining wall and steps. They did a great job and I'd use them again for sure! **★★★★★ — HU-450334942, May 2023** > Nature’s Elite recently put in a patio for us. Can’t say enough positive remarks about them. They showed up the day they said they would, on time and worked all day even though it began to rain. Steve, the owner and his employees work ethic is above reproach. The finished job is wonderful. > Throughout the whole process, Steve, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with. We highly recommend Nature’s Elite. **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > It was a pleasure working for you guys! Enjoy your new patio. **★★★★★ — Len Gilsenberg, Sept. 2022** > We hired Steve Mitchell of Nature's Elite to implement our landscaping plan. We liked Steve immediately when he came over to survey our situation in March. We had to wait until August for our driveway to be finished, but were amazed when he was able to get started within a week or so after that. He also was great about finding an expert craftsman to build a retaining wall, finding a granite step at a reasonable price, finding someone to attend to our existing evergreens and another person to spread some excellent compost to reinvigorate our lawn. In addition, he had helpful advice about plants - what to get, how to space them and the best locations for each. Steve also came up with a solution for every problem that came up and never seemed too busy to answer a question. Steve's crew, including his two sons, were a delight to have around: they were polite and hard-working and always cleaned up after each day's work, as well as being agreeable to any last-minute changes that we came up with. They all seemed to enjoy their work, too. We highly recommend Nature's Elite. **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Thank you very much Len, it was a pleasure working with you guys !! **★★★★★ — Patricia Sumner, Aug. 2022** > The job performed by Nature’s Elite in our new house can best be described as OUTSTANDING. Their understanding of what needed to be done in order to correct some severe erosion problems provided us with the options to decide the most cost effective solution. Their work ethic is excellent, they were prompt, friendly and courteous. The additional jobs, a retaining wall, and a beautiful walkway were completed on budget and the workmanship is fantastic. I would recommend them without any hesitation. **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Patty, thanks for the Great review, it has been a pleasure to get to know you guys! **★★★★★ — HU-754803281, Aug. 2022** > We had a large patio complete with underground propane, firepit, circular wall and outdoor kitchen installed at our lakehouse by Steve and his crew. They also handled the landscaping with a wide assortment of shrubs, trees and grass reseeding. We could not be more pleased with how it came out. This was a turnkey operation. Steve handled all the logistics, coordinating with electricians, irrigation, plumbing and granite top vendors and made great suggestions on materials and colors. He ordered and installed our grill, refrigerator, kegerator and fire pit. He even purchased and set up our kegerator so we could enjoy a nice cold beer when we came up for the weekend. > > Steve has an excellent team and he is an awesome communicator. I knew where the project stood on a daily basis and boy did his team work fast. In 3 days, he had the layout scoped out, hole dug and filled with supporting gravel. And best of all, the project came in on budget!!! The transformation of our backyard was impressive. Steve was a pleasure to work with. I could not envision us selecting a better team for our project. I would recommend Nature's Elite to anyone considering a landscape and design project. **Comment from Natures Elite Landscaping:** > Thanks for the Great review, it has been a pleasure working with you guys! ## Selected projects - [South Down Shores Permeable Paver patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-down-shores-permeable-paver-patio-pj-vj~365934) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Laconia New Hampshire Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laconia-new-hampshire-outdoor-kitchens-pj-vj~7111560) - Location: Laconia, NH - Photos: 6 - Description: Laconia New Hampshire, outdoor waterfront Kitchen and permeable paver patio installed by Natures Elite Landscaping. ICPI Certified Paver installers, Techo-bloc authorized contractors. - [Techo-bloc Blu 60 Permeable pavers installed in Gilford New Hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/techo-bloc-blu-60-permeable-pavers-installed-in-gilford-new-hampshire-pj-vj~7107645) - Location: Gilford, NH - Photos: 5 - [Paver driveway Gilford New Hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paver-driveway-gilford-new-hampshire-pj-vj~6848483) - Location: Gilford, New Hampshire - Photos: 5 - [Techo-Bloc heated Permeable Pavers installed in New Hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/techo-bloc-heated-permeable-pavers-installed-in-new-hampshire-pj-vj~6486120) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Techo-Bloc Permeable Paver Driveways Gilford New Hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/techo-bloc-permeable-paver-driveways-gilford-new-hampshire-pj-vj~6484676) - Location: Gilford, NH - Photos: 6 - [Techo-Bloc Design Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/techo-bloc-design-gallery-pj-vj~3019621) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - [Paver Driveways Meredith New Hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paver-driveways-meredith-new-hampshire-pj-vj~1516942) - Location: Meredith, NH - Photos: 6 - Description: Paver driveways installed in Meredith NH Lakes Region. Natures Elite Landscaping are Certified Paver Installers for two of the Biggest names in the Paver Industry, Techo-Bloc and Belgard Pavers. We are also ICPI Certified Paver Installers. - [Outdoor Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-room-pj-vj~1507518) - Location: Meredith, NH - Photos: 5 - [Paver Patio Laconia New Hampshire, Belknap County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/paver-patio-laconia-new-hampshire-belknap-county-pj-vj~2359159) - Location: Laconia, NH - Photos: 7 - [Gilford New Hampshire Pavers Belknap County Natures Elite Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gilford-new-hampshire-pavers-belknap-county-natures-elite-landscaping-pj-vj~2357286) - Location: Gilford, NH - Photos: 9 - [Pavers installed around Pool Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pavers-installed-around-pool-deck-pj-vj~1507473) - Location: Sugar Hill, NH - Photos: 3 - [Permeable Paver Raised Patio Gilford New Hampshire, Belknap County](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/permeable-paver-raised-patio-gilford-new-hampshire-belknap-county-pj-vj~1587716) - Location: Gilford, NH - Photos: 5 - [Belgard Paver Patio Meredith New hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belgard-paver-patio-meredith-new-hampshire-pj-vj~1509390) - Location: Meredith, NH - Photos: 5 - [Permeable Pavers Laconia New Hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/permeable-pavers-laconia-new-hampshire-pj-vj~1509350) - Location: Laconia, NH - Photos: 3 - [Permeable Pavers Gilford NH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/permeable-pavers-gilford-nh-pj-vj~228824) - Location: Gilford, NH - Photos: 13 - Description: Waterfront property with permeable pavement, Gilford NH - [Scenic Heights Gilford New Hampshire](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scenic-heights-gilford-new-hampshire-pj-vj~372520) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Alton NH Paver Driveway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alton-nh-paver-driveway-pj-vj~331190) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Lakefront patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakefront-patio-pj-vj~202062) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Waterville Valley Patio Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/waterville-valley-patio-project-pj-vj~254687) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 20 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/natures-elite-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~1384348966) ## Ideabooks - [stevemitchell's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25520833/list/stevemitchell-s-ideas) — 3 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/stevemitchell) ## Community Q&A **Q: Can you provide the name of the color of the paver?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Belgard Pavers Lafitt Rustic Slab in Danville Blend **Q: Where are the chairs from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Bob, Great work, what type of materials were used for the walls and caps. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-28.*