Business Details
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in New Hampshire
Golden Leaf Landscapes is a professional landscaping design and installation company serving central New Hampshire and the Lakes Region. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in creating tailored outdoor living spaces that blend functionality, aesthetics, and durability. Our team prioritizes client satisfaction through core values of honesty, hard work, and meticulous attention to detail. We combine natural stone masonry, hardscapes, and vibrant perennial gardens to enhance property value and usability.Our process includes on-site consultations, computer-generated design plans, and hands-on project management to ensure every client's vision becomes reality. We pride ourselves on open communication, personalized service, and delivering landscapes that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings while meeting each homeowner's unique needs.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscape Construction
Perennial Gardens
Fire Features
Landscape Lighting
Lawn Installation
Stone Veneer
Outdoor Fireplaces
Walkway Installation
Driveway Construction
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of specialized landscaping experience
- Client-focused approach with personalized design solutions
- Expertise in combining hardscapes and softscapes
- Use of premium materials for durable installations
- Hands-on project management from concept to completion
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design process begins with an on-site consultation to understand your property's unique characteristics and your vision. Using specialized software, we create detailed, to-scale plans that visualize patios, walkways, plant locations, and custom features. We provide preliminary designs with opportunities for adjustments before finalizing proposals that include cost breakdowns for each project component.
Hardscape Construction
We specialize in durable hardscape installations using natural stone and premium materials. Our expertise includes patios, retaining walls, driveways, walkways, and decorative stonework that enhance property value and functionality. Each project combines structural integrity with aesthetic appeal, ensuring lasting beauty and practical outdoor living spaces tailored to client needs.
Perennial Gardens
Our perennial garden installations create vibrant, season-long color palettes that soften hardscape elements and enhance outdoor ambiance. We select climate-appropriate plants that thrive in New Hampshire's conditions, designing beds that provide continuous blooms and low-maintenance beauty while complementing architectural features and client preferences.
Fire Features
We install custom fire features including outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and stone veneer enhancements. These elements create inviting gathering spaces that extend outdoor usability into cooler seasons. Our masonry expertise ensures safe, durable installations that add warmth, ambiance, and significant value to residential properties in the Lakes Region.
Landscape Lighting
Our landscape lighting solutions enhance safety, security, and nighttime aesthetics. We design and install energy-efficient lighting systems that highlight architectural features, illuminate pathways, and create inviting outdoor environments. The installations emphasize both functionality and artistic appeal to showcase landscapes after dark.
People
David Shangraw
Owner/Operator
David Shangraw founded Golden Leaf Landscapes after training under a master stonemason with 25+ years' experience. With 15 years in the industry, he combines technical expertise with creative vision, prioritizing client relationships and meticulous attention to detail in every project he oversees.
Martha
Landscape Designer
Martha, our lead landscape designer, holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces that reflect clients' unique preferences and property characteristics.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve central New Hampshire and the Lakes Region, including Newfound Lake, New London, and Northfield areas.
What services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, hardscape construction, perennial gardens, fire features, lighting, and lawn installations.
How does your design process work?
Our 3-step process includes on-site consultation, computer-generated plans, and design management with ongoing client communication throughout installation.
What makes your company different?
We combine 15+ years of experience with personalized service, using premium materials and maintaining hands-on project management from start to finish.
Can you handle both design and installation?
Yes, we offer complete design-to-installation services with a dedicated project manager overseeing every phase of your landscape transformation.
