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Top-Rated Landscapers in Upper Saddle River - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Ken Steenstra Landscaping, Inc.
Ken Steenstra Landscaping, Inc.
4.7(
31
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Drywell - Construct or Rebuild

Serving Upper Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Actually, I had a demolition done of the concrete on our patio. (and demo, too, of a huge tree stump and root in the middle, which had pulled up sections of concrete). The person who was contracted to do the work was very pleasant as well as thorough as he drove a machine that pulled up the concrete. He was able to finish in the "nick of time" (before colder more unpleasant winter weather set in). The overall estimate for a new patio itself seemed quite high (esp with a stone staircase). So- I opted just to go with this co. for the demolition part, and I was pleased. They also leveled the ground and installed a new gutter pipe which went underground to the edge of what would be a new patio area. Thank you very much!"
Pool with slide and waterfall
Front planting and stone work
Cabana with Outdoor Kitchen
Overhead view of the Pool
Fireplace and Sitting Area

+3

Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Visions Outdoor Lighting, LLC
Visions Outdoor Lighting, LLC
5.0(
36
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Designer - LandscapeOutdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Upper Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam from Visions Landscaping did an amazing job understanding our requirements and planning everything meticulously. He did an amazing job replacing the faulty wiring and damaged bulbs. He even came back a few days later after sunset to see if any of the landscape lights needs adjustments. I would highly recommend Adam to anybody needing help with landscape lighting"
Backyard Garden Lighting
NYC Garden Lighting
NYC Garden Lighting
Mendham Front Yard Lighting
Bistro and Bar Lighting

+135

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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EM&J Landscaping
5.0(
5
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For BusinessLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - Install+1 more

Serving Upper Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Victor and his team did an amazing job on my yard. He put in a paver patio, put in a stone walkway filled with gravel around it, leveled my yard and put sod down. My husband and I love it so much! He gave us a great price for quality work."
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation
Backyard Transformation

+31

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
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Sod - InstallArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+8 more

Serving Upper Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"We hired Ernest and Sons to construct our patio tiles. We purchased 2' X 2' Tiles and I have to say they did a gorgeous job. I was so pleased with the way they showed up when they said they would. The men that laid out on my job worked so hard. The labor was very strenuous but they never took a break. They were the most conscientious and polite workers I've ever dealt with. They worked neatly, cleaned up totally afterward, and just had a great deal of respect for our property. They really did a beautiful job and Ernest, the owner is a real gentleman also. Love this company!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Landscaping FAQs, answered by experts

It is possible to DIY complete hardscaping projects, but in most cases, hiring a professional is best to get the job done correctly. Hardscaping—including installing patios, decks, retaining walls, walkways, and water features—is challenging and time-consuming, so the money you spend on a professional is typically worth it. Not only will the quality be better, but you could avoid problems that come along with a lack of hardscaping experience, like drainage issues that can lead to costly foundation damage and leaks in your home.

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

Yes, rock gardens do need water. That said, they typically require less regular watering and, instead, more occasional, deep watering since the rocks trap moisture for longer than mulch. Make sure you don’t water your rock garden too much during the winter.

You may need to lay sod on the areas you dug up once you get the okay from the contractor. It will take about 30 to 45 days for the sod to take root. Consult a local sod installer to get an accurate estimate of the timeline of your specific yard-enhancement project.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

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