Create Your Dream Outdoor Space with Unique Material & Expert Design

Transform your property into a one-of-a-kind outdoor environment with the guidance of experienced landscape designers and access to some of the most unique plant material in New England. Proudly serving Southern New Hampshire, Southern Maine, and the North Shore of Massachusetts, Rock Crest Gardens partners with homeowners, landscape professionals, architects, and builders to create exceptional outdoor spaces.

We go beyond traditional landscaping—combining rare specimen trees, specialty stone, and custom hardscape design to deliver landscapes that are both beautiful and built to last. Whether you’re envisioning a custom patio, a serene water feature, or a fully designed outdoor environment, our team works with you from the first idea through final installation.

With decades of horticultural expertise and a 12-acre nursery filled with hand-selected inventory, we bring your vision to life with creativity, precision, and care.

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Our Design Center Process

From Inspiration to Installation

Whether you’re a homeowner planning a new outdoor space or a landscape professional sourcing specialty plants, our team helps guide you from inspiration to implementation.

01. Reach Out

Schedule your consultation and let us know what inspires you.

02. Visit the Nursery

Walk our 12-acre nursery with our team. We’ll note your preferences, style, and ideas to help shape your vision.

03. On-Site Assessment

We tour your property to see what can be grown, where plants will thrive, and how materials can be arranged.

04. Concept Sketch

We create a hand-sketched “thumbnail” of your landscape, giving a rough layout and a sense of how your ideas will come together.

05. Property Mapping

A Google Map of your property highlights the areas affected and key design elements, providing a clear visual of the plan.

06. From Vision to Reality

We finalize plant selections and install your landscape, transforming your ideas into a beautiful, lasting outdoor space.

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Exceptional Materials & Elements for One-of-a-Kind Landscapes

At Rock Crest Gardens, truly exceptional outdoor spaces are built through the thoughtful combination of plants, materials, and craftsmanship. Our Design Center brings together rare plant material, custom hardscapes, and specialty landscape elements to create outdoor environments that are both visually striking and built to last.

Custom Hardscapes That Define Your Space

We design and install custom hardscape features that transform your property into a functional, inviting retreat. From patios and walkways to ponds and outdoor living areas, every element is carefully planned to complement your landscape and reflect your personal style. Our team combines innovative materials with expert craftsmanship to create spaces that feel cohesive, natural, and uniquely yours.

Rare & Unusual Plant Material

Discover a curated selection of over 200 species and 700 cultivars of trees and plants, including rare varieties and large specimen trees that serve as focal points in any landscape. Our inventory is hand-selected—often sourced from West Coast growers—for its character, quality, and long-term success in New England environments.

Specialty Materials for Inspired Design

Beyond plants, we offer a wide range of unique materials that elevate your landscape design, including:

Natural stone and boulders
Garden structures and landscape accents
Biochar compost and organic soil amendments
Leaf-based mulch and specialty growing materials

These elements allow us to create landscapes that feel organic, durable, and visually cohesive from every angle.

Advanced Growing Methods for Long-Term Success

We utilize one of the first Air-Pot growing systems in New England—an innovative approach that promotes stronger root systems and healthier plant development. The result is plant material that establishes more successfully, ensuring your landscape not only looks beautiful on day one, but thrives for years to come.

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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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 types of trees, shrubs and plants.

Elijah G.
April 19, 2018

Great experience.

Roger D.
April 5, 2018