Landscape Designer in Bedford, New Hampshire
Designing beautiful landscapes in Southern New Hampshire
Landscape design is the first and foundational step of our Design-Build-Enjoy process.
It is at the core of what we do as a business, and it's the essential process that determines precisely what we can build for you.
We design to ensure every dollar is well spent
Good design adds value, not cost, to every dollar you invest in your property. In fact, through design, we ensure every dollar in your budget is well spent. By the time we are ready to build your custom landscape, we've honed in on the specifics. We've eliminated everything nonessential, know exactly how everything needs to be constructed, including the proper construction sequence. It is through design that we can build with efficiency during installation keeping construction time to a minimum while our crew is at your home. Through design, we can create a harmonious aesthetic, a sustainable landscape, and the right outdoor spaces for you, your family and your back yard.
The process begins with what's important
We go through a generative process that uncovers and clarifies your desires for your landscape. Our proven process reveals the most valuable and enjoyable features to include in your landscape. Your design's final form reflects your aesthetic and is a thoughtful combination of the the right hardscape features and landscape plants arranged for what is possible on your property and within your desired investment level. As a result, what we create for you is genuinely custom and can't really exist anywhere else in precisely the same way.
From there, our design team takes over. We will develop a plan that is tailored specifically for you and your property, taking into account all the essential factors: sun, shade, wind, views, practical and functional considerations, and your personal preferences.
The end result will be perfectly composed just for you
Every project we do is a unique combination of the needs, wants, and dreams; the site and environment; our extensive knowledge and experience; and a creative vision. The finished product is always a distinctly designed landscape for you. The design will deliver am outdoor space that perfectly reflects your personality and style that you and your family can enjoy for years to come.
From start to finish, we guide you through the entire process. And, you'll always know where we are in the process. The next step is to get you closer to enjoying your favorite beverage in your own beautiful surroundings.
When you work with Nest Outdoors, we'll be with you every step of the way, from the first meeting to the final installation. We will work with you to develop the design elements that meet your needs and then handle every aspect of the build so you can sit back and enjoy your new landscape.
Let the fun begin
Having a great outdoor living space brings more happiness and fun to your life. It's the perfect place to enjoy daily, gather with family and friends, relax after a long day, or celebrate a special occasion as home. We can't wait to help you create the landscape of your dreams in your yard so you can enjoy it season after season.
"There can be different landscape styles and features, but what is true about all of our outdoor living projects is that they give you a better quality of life. "
Let Nest Outdoors design your garden spaces
A well-designed softscape enhances the sensory experience and ties your yard into the local ecology
Planting Design is Where Your Landscape Really Comes to Life. If hardscape is the skeleton of your landscape, plants are the soul. This is the beauty of garden design. A thoughtfully designed planting plan does more for a garden than just "fill in the gaps" around in your perennial garden beds or around your patio or walkway; it fundamentally changes your entire yard into something that feels alive, layered, and unmistakably yours.
At Nest Outdoors, planting design is one of our favorite parts of the process. We carefully select and arrange plant elements like trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, and groundcovers to create a garden that looks beautiful in every season and actually thrives in Southern New Hampshire's climate. Because a gorgeous landscape in July that looks sad by October? That's not our style.
Designed for Beauty and Health
Our approach to sustainable landscaping emphasizes plant health from the ground up. We consider conditions like sun exposure, soil type, drainage, wind patterns and choose plants that are happy to grow there. Happy plants mean less maintenance, less water, less fuss, and a landscape that gets better with age. That's the kind of low-stress gardening you deserve.
We rely on native and climate-adapted species because they're naturally more resilient, support local pollinators, and require fewer interventions to stay looking their best. It's smarter landscaping, and it happens to be better for the environment, too.
The Landscape Planting Tips that Guide Success
After years of designing gardens for homeowners across Bedford and the surrounding area, here are a few guiding principles:
Layered plantings. A mix of heights and textures creates depth, visual interest, and that "wow, this looks like a magazine" effect right at home.
Plan for four seasons. The best landscapes offer something to enjoy year-round... spring blooms, summer lushness, fall color, and winter structure.
Right plant, right place. It sounds simple, but matching each plant to its ideal conditions is the single most impactful thing gardeners can do for long-term success.
Thinking beyond flowers. Foliage texture, bark color, and plant form are the unsung heroes that keep your garden looking polished even between bloom cycles.
Your Garden, Your Personality
Just like every patio and outdoor kitchen we design, your planting plan is custom. You might love a lush, cottage-style garden bursting with color. Or you could prefer a cleaner, more architectural look with sculptural plants and simple palettes. Whatever makes you feel at home in your yard, that's exactly what we'll create.
When planting design is done right, you don't just see the difference. You feel it. It's the sense of calm you get walking to your front door, the privacy and comfort you enjoy on your patio, and the pride of having a landscape that looks like it belongs on your property because it was designed specifically for it.
Ready to bring your landscape to life with plants you'll actually love?
Landscape Design FAQ:
Q: What is landscape design?
A: Glad you asked! It's the horse before the cart, the bread before the peanut butter and jelly, and the steak before the sizzle. Seriously though, professional landscape design is the process of creating a custom layout and construction plan specifically for you. It considers your property's hardscape features, materials, garden and plant layout possibilities. It includes the specific selection of plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, and other features such as walls, walkways, patios. It is a process guided by what is desired, what is possible, and what investment is feasible for your home.
Q: How long will it take to complete my design?
A: This depends on the complexity of the design and the timeline desired for construction. Depending on the scope and other essential factors, it can be just a few weeks or several months. We will work with you to develop a landscape design tailored specifically to your needs and property. Once the design is underway, we are already looking to our schedule to find the perfect timeframe to begin construction.
Q: What features are generally included in your landscape designs?
A: Our landscape designs usually include some combination of the following.
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Patios
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Stone retaining walls
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Outdoor kitchens
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Pools, hot tubs, spas
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Soake Pools
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Outdoor saunas
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Perennial gardens
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Garden structures
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Native trees and shrubs
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Decks
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Walkways
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landscape lighting
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turf and recreation areas
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Pergolas
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Outdoor Structures
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Yoga spaces
We consider the site conditions, work through multiple design ideas, consider the right landscape styles, the perfect plants, and aim to include only what is essential for you. Noting more.
Q: How would you describe your design style?
A: Cozy and comfortable, inviting and fun. We use familiar, regional materials like granite, bluestone, and native plant selections. Still, we don't arrive with any prepackaged ideas for your project. We get inspiration from your landscape and from you. The outdoor space we design for you delivers that unmistakable feeling you get from being in a well-designed space. It's a kind of subliminal happiness that seems present every time you are there. You may not be able to fully articulate why you love it so much, but articulation isn't the point anyway. Enjoyment is. 🙂
Q: How long have you been doing landscape design in the Bedford, New Hampshire area?
A: Our expert staff's experience designing and constructing custom-designed landscapes in the Bedford NH area goes back to before the invention of smartphones, Facebook, and kale.
Q: Do you handle the installation, or do you subcontract it out?
A: We do the complete installation with our in-house design-build team after creating your design. We may use or collaborative with our network of specialty contractors depending on the project's specific needs. We know that hiring us to handle the complete landscape design and construction process is the best way to give you the best experience and value for your money.
Q: I have a vague idea for my dream outdoor living space. Do I need to show up with clear design ideas?
A: Not at all. And you are not alone. Many of our clients come to us with a direction and perhaps some goals for their perfect landscape, but aren't exactly sure how to make it a reality and where to begin. We can clarify your vision and make it happen. If you don't have clarity on what you want, don't worry! We are full of ideas and can efficiently arrive at what will be the perfect plan for you, your family and lifestyle.
Q: Where is your landscape design office located?
A: Our design office is located at the Village Shops in Bedford, New Hampshire.Â
Our address is:
172 State Rte 101 D23,, Unit D23
Bedford, NH 03110
Q: What is it like to work with Nest Outdoors?
A: You know that feeling you get when you are around someone who loves what they are doing? It's like that. And wrapped in several servings of experience, a hefty dose of professionalism, a dash of excellent communication, topped with a pinch of happiness.
Our intention is not that you simply have a home with an amazing yard, a landscape you love, gardens with perfect plant selection, that you literally have a better life because you worked with us.