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Rock Crest Gardens

Since 1948, Rock Crest Gardens has created beautiful, enduring outdoor spaces for homes and businesses across New England—built on generations of care, craftsmanship, and expertise.

Nursery Hours:
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Saturday 8am – 4pm
Sunday 11am – 3pm

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About Us

A Tradition of Beautiful Outdoor Spaces

Since 1948, Rock Crest Gardens has partnered with homeowners and businesses across New England to create and care for beautiful, lasting outdoor spaces. Our team combines thoughtful design, attention to detail, and dependable service to make every project seamless—so you can simply enjoy your landscape in every season.

We also invite you to visit our on-site nursery, featuring more than 200 species and 700 cultivars of trees and plants, along with a curated selection of unique garden accents including birdhouses, bird baths, and stone water features.

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What We Do

Turning Outdoor Dreams into Reality

At Rock Crest Gardens, we create one-of-a-kind outdoor environments that blend art, nature, and craftsmanship. From concept to completion, our team designs and builds custom landscapes featuring rare and unusual plant material, hand-selected specimen trees, and thoughtfully integrated hardscapes like patios, walkways, and water features—each tailored to your property and vision.

Our 12-acre nursery and design center offers a destination experience for homeowners and landscape professionals alike, with unique inventory, organic growing methods, and specialty materials you won’t find anywhere else in New England. Whether you’re starting fresh, renovating an existing space, or sourcing distinctive plants, we’re here to help you bring your landscape to life.

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Our Services

Crafting Your Landscape, Step by Step

Design Center

Explore ideas and plan your dream landscape with expert guidance.

Nursery

Discover rare, unusual, and hand-selected plants for every project.

Landscape Design

Custom outdoor spaces, featuring patios, walkways, ponds, and more, designed to bring your vision to life.

Landscape Maintenance

Keep your outdoor space healthy, vibrant, and beautiful year-round.

Our Advantages

Why Choose Rock Crest Gardens

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Exceptional Plant Selection & Value

We specialize in rare, large, and unique trees, hand-selected for quality, health, and beauty, all offered at competitive pricing to give you the best value for your landscape investment.
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Personalized Service with a Small-Business Touch

Our attentive team delivers expert guidance and hands-on care, ensuring your landscape experience is seamless and enjoyable.
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Creative & Sustainable Solutions

From organic mulches and biochar compost to artistic garden features, we combine innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship in every design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn More About Rock Crest Gardens

What types of plants do you offer at your nursery?

We specialize in rare, unusual, and large specimen trees, along with hand-selected shrubs and unique plants. Our 12-acre nursery also features specialty garden accents like birdhouses, bird baths, and stone water features.

Do you provide custom landscape and hardscape design?

Yes! We create one-of-a-kind outdoor spaces, including patios, walkways, ponds, and more, all tailored to your vision and property. From concept to completion, our team handles every step.

Who do you work with?
We work with high-end residential homeowners, landscape professionals, builders, and architects across New England—from the Lakes Region of NH to Boston and Portland, ME.
How can I get started with Rock Crest Gardens?

You can call us at 603-235-2757, email us at [email protected], or visit us in person to schedule a consultation or discuss your landscape project.

Nursery Hours:

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
Saturday 8am – 4pm
Sunday 11am – 3pm

Hear From Our Clients

  • Once again, Rock Crest transformed my lawn from weeds and crabgrass to a golf course lawn in 6 weeks. Their terraseeding process was amazing. They showed up on time and were very professional. Highly recommend them.

    Anthony Avatar Anthony
    September 28, 2025

    Place is unreal. Incredible collection of trees here, including tons of Japanese Maple varieties. Owners Derek and Nadine are super friendly and accommodating. Could spend half a day walking around here. Favorite tree nursery around

    Brandon Burch Avatar Brandon B.
    June 22, 2025

    The team for Rock Crest did a spectacular job on the makeover and improvement of our many planting beds. The team was professional and focused and my wife and I could not be more pleased with the final outcome. I... Read More

    Lloyd Hamm Jr Avatar Lloyd H.
    October 24, 2024
  • I recently had the great pleasure of visiting Rock Crest Gardens. I am a local Bonsai Artist and I am always looking for unique material to work with- RCG delivered well beyond my expectations! It was like an amusement park... Read More

    Steven Bachmann Avatar Steven B.
    September 19, 2023

    We were blown away with how great and knowledgeable Derek, Nadine and their staff were. From choosing new trees from a huge selection at their amazing and unique nursery to working with Ryan and Brady to finalize the locations of... Read More

    Lesley Wood Avatar Lesley W.
    June 5, 2023

    Rock Crest is a really beautiful space with an amazing assortment of exotic pines and trees. It's a unique garden center. Every nursery in New England has the same trees and plants ad nauseam but not here. They have the... Read More

    D Blanc Avatar D B.
    May 15, 2021
  • I have been using Rock Crest Gardens for lawn maintenance and landscaping work at my house for the past three years. The team is very professional, friendly and customer-focused. They do a great job of listening to the... Read More

    Glen Merkle Avatar Glen M.
    June 9, 2020

    I had Rock Crest Gardens do a fall clean up last year. They arrived on time and did a great job. Derek was also able to give me some advice regarding some trees on my property. Very knowledgable about all... Read More

    Elijah Gould Avatar Elijah G.
    April 19, 2018

    Great experience.

    Roger Davis Avatar Roger D.
    April 5, 2018