About

I founded Karner Blue Landscaping after a wholesome career, that included eight years in the U.S. Air Force, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, work in commercial finance, and 200,000 miles driving a flatbed semi-truck across the the lower-48 United States.

This awesome life experience has provided me a diverse skillset, a detail oriented mindset, and strong work ethic.  Today, I apply these skills and values to my business as a residential and commercial landscaper, providing customers with beautiful, thoughtfully-managed outdoor spaces inspired by native design.

Though not my first professional job, my entrepreneurial nature extends back to my childhood when I helped my mother with her jewelry business.  And a small lawn care and car detailing service I offered for my neighbors and family as a teenager.  In those days it was a way to earn cash for gas and movies on the weekends. Now, I do it to enjoy a purposeful work outdoors, contributing over time to my family and community. 

My approach is simple – to be great at doing the essentials well. I don’t believe things need to be overly-complicated to look good. Whether it’s a small project or big one, I enjoy working on the details that both add value, and are easy to take care of in the long term.  I insist on clear estimates, simple terms, and committed availability in the winter plowing season.  

Currently, I maintain a sustainable client load to ensure the best experience, as well as reliability and quality. It is important to me that I provide an excellent product and good customer service. I provide an all-inclusive annual service, that takes the time and care to improve your yard for the next generation. 

KBL is a small owner-operated business that maintains a network of connections in the community in order to provide you with the correct expert for your situation, yet keep it simple under a single point of accountability. I serve as the primary and boots-on-the-ground contact for daily landscaping and snow plowing needs. While also working closely with specialized contractors including Board Certified Master Arborists, heavy equipment operators with decades of experience, and professional masons to handle your property’s complex drainage, driveway, retaining wall, or stone and chimney needs. 

I provide a straightforward, professional experience for clients who value long term investment. This includes detailed estimates, a multi-year outlook, and good honest hands in the dirt.  

While my schedule now is focused on my existing long-term clients, I keep room available for small projects and emergency calls when neighbors need help. I also maintain a regular snow-plow route in the winter in the areas of Bethlehem, Littleton, Franconia, and Sugar Hill.  My portfolio consists of residential, medium-commercial, rental, and second-home properties. 

As my company grows, I hope to provide additional space and services to meet my customer’s needs, as well as new employment opportunities.

Please don’t hesitate to call if you wish to inquire about availability. And I thank you for taking the time to visit.

-James

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Fully Insured, COI available upon request 
Current New Hampshire CDL-A
BLA Accounting, minor Environmental Studies – Furman University, 2019 UES