Sage Landscape Contractors and Tree Experts in Plainfield

98 Driftway Ln, Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States

★★★★★
(51 reviews)
Specialties: Landscape designer Mulch supplier Swimming pool contractor Tree service

About

License: NJHIC 13VH00324500 and NJTC770116

Website
sagelandscaping.com
Address
98 Driftway Ln, Plainfield, NJ 07060, United States
Plus Code
JHH4+W5 Plainfield, New Jersey, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Monday
9 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm
Wednesday
9 am–5 pm
Thursday
9 am–5 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Online appointments On-site services
Planning
Appointment required

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Reviews

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January 14, 2025

Ed Sage and Sage Landscape have been our #1 go to landscaping contractors for nearly 30 years. We worked with Ed, Marcus, Lou and their crews on two different residential properties in Union County. They provided all hard scape infrastructures (retaining walls, intricate drainage systems, patios, walkways, pool surround, waterfall etc), our tree maintenance and our plant materials. We’ve been in our current home more than 20 years and all of the work completed by Sage has lasted and matured beautifully. The crews are very responsive and many of them have been working on our property for multiple years. Sage also assisted with emergency basement flooding, in a time of need. We would highly recommend them.

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★★★★★
January 3, 2025

I hired Sage Landscaping after meeting several different contractors regarding significant flooding and water issues in my yard. They had the combination of expertise and remediation methods that we needed, and they have been amazing through the ongoing process of remediating our property. Ed Sage immediately went to bat for us during the very difficult permitting process and has expertly and professionally dealt with each challenge. He has been super responsive to our needs and concerns, and is always available to help. The work that they have done so far has been quick, done well and cleaned up after meticulously. We highly recommend Sage Landscaping!

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December 20, 2024

I have been using Sage for over 20 years and have never been disappointed. They maintain my lawn and landscaping as well as the fall and winter cleanups. It also helps that Ed is a certified tree expert in New Jersey. My property is surrounded by large oaks, he comes out yearly to check on them and then recommends pruning if necessary. This year he pointed out two dead ones I had missed that were close to the house, so I was able to have them removed before they could cause damage. I highly recommend Sage.

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December 12, 2024

Sage Landscaping Design rebuilt our deck this past spring and the results were fantastic. Working with Ed Sage and his team to replace the old deck and make several improvements, including adding LED lighting proved to be the best decision we made. His crew was fantastic. They arrived promptly each day and the same crew completed the job on time. I highly recommend Sage Landscape Contractors for any of your design projects.

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December 6, 2024

From start to finish a professional job all around. We hand intense water issues right around the December holidays - but that didn’t stop Ed and his crew from coming out day after day to get the job done - and done right! It can be hard to have someone come in and do massive work, but Ed and his guys put us at ease and treated us right. And - we’ve used them for tree removal as well in years past - and they are like ninja’s when it comes to getting in and out with minimal footprint and a job well done for a fair price. Couldn’t recommend Sage Landscape Contractors and Tree Experts more highly!

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★★★★★
December 5, 2024

Sage landscaping is the best landscaper / contractor we’ve found and used during our five years at our home in NJ. They’ve done multiple projects for us including multiple tree removals, drainage installations, and landscape work. All of the work has been completed quickly and with quality. The price may not always be the absolute cheapest, but the one time we used a different contractor who had a lower price we had to have Sage come to fix their work. Ed is very knowledgeable, as he walks you through any work being proposed and why it should be done. On top of that, he’s very easy going and easy to communicate with. Not once have I ever felt pressured.

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December 5, 2024

I have used Sage through the years. Ed is great and his team makes him shine. They are professional neat and keep to their schedule. I recently moved to a new area of NJ and Sage came with me. They did work to turn our house into our home and we have just recently completed a large driveway modification. To accomplish this project we needed various trades, asphalt,& electrical. These contractors also follow the same level of professional and craftsmanship that has made me a loyal customer of Sage. They are honest and straight forward. The team of work horses Sage has, produces a product I am proud to brag about! Thank you. Looking forward to my next project with Sage.

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December 4, 2024

We have been clients of Sage Landscaping for over 30 years. Their commitment to the natural beauty of our area combined with detailed knowledge of our environment, quality workmanship and fair pricing has earned our trust time and time again. People often complement us on how well the front of our house looks. Sage Landscaping completely rebuilt our front yard hill several years ago, fixing a muddy drainage problem and planting a perfect lawn. And they have a program that brings then back six times a season to ensure that it continues to look so well. They do things right and stand behind their work. They get a five star, one hundred point recommendation from us.

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December 23, 2024

Sage Landscaping is the most professional and reliable company that I have ever used for landscaping and hardscaping. I have been a customer for over 35 years and have never been disappointed. Ed is knowledgeable about EVERYTHING and is always available for advice on any project!

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December 23, 2024

Sage Landscaping is a great choice for your landscaping needs. Ed Sage is a true professional who understands how to keep trees healthy; he has both a formal education in landscaping and years of experience. Landscaping can be expensive if you want the job done right, and you want to work with an honest and trustworthy company, look no further!

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December 23, 2024

Sage Landscaping designed and installed beautiful new walkways around our Revolutionary War era house. Both the design and workmanship were terrific! We are exceptionally happy with their results, and we give the entire Sage team our highest recommendation!

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December 23, 2024

Very professional during proposal and installation process. Sure to please.

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December 23, 2024

We have been trusting Sage with our trees for almost 20 years. Always great advice, amazing service, and a fair price. Happy to support this family business!

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December 23, 2024

I live on a wooded lot so have lots of trees. Sage keeps them in good shape treating them to keep them healthy and trimming threatening branches. Theyve also come to my rescue when a tree or large branch comes down during a storm.

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December 23, 2024

Ed and his team are terrific! They have removed several trees for us over the years and provided lawn and fall cleanup services. Always kind, timely and professional. Highly recommended!

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December 23, 2024

Sage does all of our tree work and plant health care for us. They are very prompt, professional and courteous!! We are very happy to have them and highly recommend to anyone.

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December 23, 2024

I highly recommend Sage Landscape Contractors. Ive used them for tree removal, planting new trees and ornamental shrubs, walkways, pavers, porches, driveway lighting, and walkway lighting.They always showed up timely, did an A++ job, protected my property with pvc sheets to do minimal yard damage, and the workers were extremely polite, courteous, and professional.

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December 23, 2024

I and my parents before me have worked closely with Ed Sage and his team for many years, and I cannot recommend them more highly. They help me to prioritise what needs to be done to stay within my budget, do professional and timely work, and are always courteous and kind. Whenever I need help with outdoor or indoor house projects, Sage comes through! Nancy from Mountainside

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December 23, 2024

We have been using Sage Landscape for well over 10 years. They are excellent with downed or dead tree removal, pruning, landscape plantings and mulching. Sage has also solved a major drainage problem on our property. We have not had water in our basement since. His team is very easy to work with and clean up is top notch. We highly recommend using Sage Landscape!

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December 23, 2024

Ed, Lou and the whole Sage team are knowledgeable friendly and take the time to make sure they deliver exactly what you need. We continue to use Sage for all our big landscaping projects! Highly recommend!

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December 23, 2024

I only use Sage for my annual pruning of trees and care for our shrubs. I have always been impressed with their expertise and their quality of work. Thanks so much!!!

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December 23, 2024

We have been using Sage Landscape for nearly 20 years and have never been disappointed! The quality of the work and professionalism of the team is fantastic! Weve had some challenging issues over the years to deal with (e.g. flooding and downed trees) and Ed and his team were able to address each one without any problems afterwards. Definitely recommend Sage!

September 23, 2024

I would never use this company. I called for quote for a very simple job and they verbally told me an around what is should cost but when they sent the proposal it was more than double. Trust me I use many landscaping companies Sage are price gouging. I ve used Ince Landscaping and while they are not cheap they won t rip you off tell you one thing and then send you another. Plus I can vouch for their work. It s quality.

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September 23, 2024

I retained Sage Landscaping last summer for a sizable project in my backyard. I had a general idea of what I was looking for, but when Ed Sage came to my home for the first consultation, he listened to what I (thought) I wanted and made recommendations that significantly improved on what I envisioned. Ed worked with me to design the project, even down to the color of the paver stones his team installed! He was extremely knowledgable, patient, and his confidence and expertise allayed any concerns I had. The work that his team performed has completely transformed our experience in the backyard. I would rate 10 stars if I could!

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June 23, 2024

We recently engaged Sage Landscaping Contractors to install an underground drainage system for our backyard that had recurring water retention. George and his crew did an excellent job and provided excellent customer satisfaction. Ed Sage is very knowledgeable in this area and provided a blueprint for George and his crew to follow, completing the job in 2 days time. We are very pleased with the results.

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April 23, 2024

We highly recommend Sage Landscaping. Their work has really given us peace of mind, and we really appreciate all their hard work! If you need regrade work done, absolutely call Sage! When we first purchased our home, we noted that there were some drainage issues, particularly with water pooling towards the foundation, and water draining improperly through the backyard. Sage Landscaping was recommended to us by another contractor, and Im so glad we used their services! Sage regraded our front and back yards, so water now pitches away from the front of the house, and moves along a new drainage ditch created along our back fence line. Were now 9 months post-regrade, and after every heavy rain event (which used to cause serious problems), we can happily report that water now perfectly moves away from our homes foundation and through our backyard. Its been satisfying to see that rainstorms that would have previously posed a problem are handily dealt with by the regrade. Lastly, Sage Landscaping stands by their work and makes things right. About a week after our initial regrade, we had a downpour that washed out some of the regrade work, and washed away grass seed that had been planted after the regrade. We also discovered that water wasnt quite draining correctly along the drainage ditch. Sage promptly sent out a crew who repaired the wash-out, re-seeded our yard with grass, and fixed the problem spot in our regrade to prevent future problems. Additionally, during the course of the regrade, we had a cherry tree that had roots that had to be partly cut to install drainage. Unfortunately, that tree died after the regrade work, but Sage made things right by removing and replacing the tree. We really cant recommend Sage Landscaping highly enough! Kudos for a job very well done, and excellent customer service.

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January 23, 2024

Ed, Marcus, Lou, and everyone at Sage Landscaping are absolutely fantastic. They helped us redesign our patio and walkway. Ed and Marcus patiently took the time to design and help choose brick that matched our existing yard. They spent time listening and making thoughtful suggestions. They are not only professional but extremely personable. Our patio and landscaping never looked better and we couldn t be happier!

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January 23, 2024

We ve used Sage for over 20 years. Big or small projects it doesn t matter. Each and every time we got exceptional results. Our recent dilemma was a plugged gutter drainage system that unfortunately backed up into our basement with these July storms. Marcus responded immediately and his crew tackled the job and our yard looks as if nothing happened! Absolutely awesome

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January 23, 2024

Work done to connect the sump pump to the storm drain, and connect drainage from the gutters to the storm drain, around the house (required a lot of digging and laying pipes). I was having issues with water leaking into the basement. Pleasure to work with, a very efficient well-oiled team (office & the guys on the job), absolute professionals. Sage Landscape bought their expertise to solve the problems that I was having and the solution is working so far. Would definitely use them in the future.

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January 23, 2023

We recently had some major landscaping work done by Sage, and their design and execution were truly excellent! We have had drainage problems that recent rainstorms have exacerbated. The folks at Sage regraded and resodded areas around our house, installed new drainage pipes, and redid a patio that the storms had made almost unusable. They did the work professionally and beautifully. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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Verified Reviewer
January 23, 2023

Ed and his team are amazing to work with! After flooding from Ida, his team not only helped regrade our backyard but enhanced our existing catch basin system. Once completed they also helped us design, procure and install a proper sump pump system. Our work was completed as discussed and the end product exceeded our expectations.

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January 23, 2023

My house is near the bottom of a hill, and I was getting a lot of rain water running across my back yard during bad rain storms. Sage created a swale near the back of the yard so that rain water would be diverted into a storm sewer. The swale has made a big difference in the amount of water running across my yard during bad storms, and the sump pump in my basement is even doing less work.

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January 23, 2023

Excellent job thanks again bye love you

January 23, 2022

The owner came to give me an estimate an spoke on the phone the entire time. Very nasty disposition.

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January 23, 2021

We cannot say enough about how much we appreciate the work of Ed and his team! We had an emergency situation with a tree that had fallen on our house and car and Sage came to the rescue. They were able to remove the tree without further damaging the house and worked into the dark to complete the job. They were extremely professional and I would highly recommend them in the future.

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January 23, 2020

Had to have my landscape redone because of drainage issues. My yard would always flood after it rains. Sage did their magic and within 3 days they had finished the project. There is no more flooding. Great job Sage!!!

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January 23, 2019

Excellent work everything looks beautiful ed was very easy to deal with it Quality work will be happy to recommend

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January 23, 2019

Very professional, responsive, and neat. Ed keeps his word and made it very easy to work through the process of having trees removed due to storm damage. We are most grateful!

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January 23, 2019

I just had an incredibly good experience with this company. I will not go into details but suffice it to say that they are one of the most honorable companies I have dealt with in a long time. My experience with Ed the owner was great. I will use these guys at every opportunity and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are knowledgeable and ethical. Two outstanding and rare qualities in today s business world.

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January 23, 2018

Excellent, quality work from Sage Landscaping! Complete renovation of front and side yards including removal of existing lawn, shrubs, and front and side walkways. Sage removed and resurfaced the areas, created two new walkways, added sod and beautiful shrubs and trees. Estimates were immediate and accurate, and Ed Sage is a talented planner who saw the final product, described it to us, and had his staff accurately execute on his vision. Eds staff is efficient, hard-working, and tidy - each day the premises were left clean and in order. Sages office staff, especially Pamela, is helpful and responsive, as is Ed Sage. Were delighted with the final product and highly recommend Sage Landscaping!

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January 23, 2018

Im very happy with the work we had done by Sage Landscape Contractors. Every person that I dealt with very professional. Ed Sage listened to me when we first spoke and gave me a very detailed estimate. His office staff was friendly whenever I spoke with them. The men who came out to do the work were amazing. They did a great job and cleaned up after themselves. I would use them again for any major work and will be contacting them when it is time for mulch again.

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January 23, 2018

We hired Ed Sage to perform the landscape design, decking and grading surrounding our new pool project. Ed and his crew were prompt, professional and meticulous. Specifically, Eds paving design and end-result dramatically exceeded our highest expectations. We plan on recommending Ed to everyone we know and expect to use him again for other projects.

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January 23, 2018

Ed helped us get a job done quickly in a timely manner. His team was fast, professional and neat in their clean-up. We highly recommend them!

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January 23, 2017

We hired Sage landscaping to create a new backyard that involved clearing trees, regrading, and installing a retaining wall. From start to finish, I couldnt have been more pleased with the work and the end result. Ed Sage provided some very good advice in the design phase that really helped the project immensely in the end. The whole team that worked on the project was impressive and demonstrated a strong work ethic, competence, and a desire to do things the right way. No supervision needed, which is rare. I could completely trust the team. There were no slackers on the team and no one cutting corners. The whole team brought a can-do attitude which was a pleasure to deal with when changes were required from original project scope. While Sage wasnt the cheapest upfront, I believe they were the best value given the quality of work delivered. I will certainly be using Ed and his team going forward for all my landscaping needs.

January 23, 2014

Ed sage is an unpleasant man to work with. Decided not to move forward with this company.