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Cardinal Landscaping

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Leaf Removal,

About us

Cardinal Landscaping is a full service landscaping company that holds professionalism and good customer service as the core principles of our model.

Business highlights

16 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Lawn maintenance, Landscape Design, Hardscaping, Lawn renovations, Fertilization and Weed Control programs, Horticultural Services (Beds and Borders), Walkways, Patios, Walls, Steps, Gutter cleaning, Seeding and Aeration, and Seasonal clean ups.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.928 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
4%
3
0%
2
7%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 28 reviews

JENNIFER N.
05/2017
2.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal
  + 1 more
John was very responsive initially and said he would drop by to look and then send me an estimate. When I responded to ask that he call me before he comes, so that I could ensure that my dog is inside, he then told me my property was too far away from their regular route. Which came off as a lie, because I've seen them working on my street and my town is plainly listed on his website as "areas served". He simply was not interested in doing business with me because I wanted to be home to meet with him to discuss the estimate. My property has lots of issues and is not a simple suburban postage-stamp yard. I would have appreciated honesty rather than a lie. I am mainly writing this review so that I do not read his other reviews and accidentally contact him in the future.
Description of Work: Lawn maintenance; seasonal cleanups; general care

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0


Rita A.
12/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal
  + 1 more
Great, John arrived right on time for the 1st meeting, did the work in the agreed-on timeframe and stayed within the estimate. The yard and tree look great. I will definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Fall yard cleanup, trimmed low-hanging tree branches

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Joe F.
05/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Detailed yard clean up and shrub removal. End results was exactly what we had pictured. Would highly recommend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Achim H.
03/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Jennifer M.
02/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal
  + 1 more
They did a very thorough job and got left the yard clear of leaves in about 2 hours.
Description of Work: Removed all leaves, branches from back and front yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Tom G.
01/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal
  + 1 more
Cardinal came on time and did a great job as usual. All of my leaves were moved to the curb for pickup by the town. Cardinal has never failed to do a great job no matter what they have done for me. I will definitely use them again and recommend their services.
Description of Work: Cardinal performed a fall cleanup and removed all of my leaves and loose brush from around my property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$299

Markk7720@gmail.com K.
10/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Samantha C.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$299

Albert B.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark W.
09/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Saying that the job was done well just isn't enough! These guys took 3 years of pretty poor yard work by me and my spouse and made it look great in a very short period of time, it was in a word OUTSTANDING.
Description of Work: Yard clean-up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$299

Nicholas H.
09/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Drainage pipe installed along with river rock & eroded points in backyard were addressed. Very satisfied with the work performed. Provider even returned to check on completed job a couple months later to make sure everything had worked out. Would hire again!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen D.
09/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The job was done extremely well and in a timely manner. Landscaping jobs sometimes involve last minute changes, requiring the landscaper to be flexible. Cardinal Landscaping and, more specifically, it's chief executive, John Pignataro, was very flexible and also very responsive to the many questions I posed from our first telephone contact through the process of reviewing proposed plans and estimates, the installation process and afterwards. I was given enough options to easily satisfy my design and maintenance preferences, as well as my budget. It was a pleasure to work with this company and I was extremely satisfied with the quality of the landscaping provided, which substantially improved the curb appeal of my home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Meetkumar S.
09/2015
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Never responded. Had left messages for an estimate.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeffrey G.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Excellent. Will be using Cardinal (John) going forward.
Description of Work: Seasonal cleanup, lawn care, removed stump grindings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jeff B.
08/2015
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I have been utilizing Cardinal for this service since the spring. The service provided has been excellent and always as scheduled.
Description of Work: Regular lawn maintenance, trimming and blowing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lois P.
07/2015
2.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Did not use.
Description of Work: Provider declined to service our area, so we never used them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
4.0

$299

John M.
05/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal
  + 1 more
It went well, three men using blowers and rakes, and getting the leaves out of hard to reach locations. There was also a workman whose directed the others.
Description of Work: Removed and disposed of leaves remaining from last fall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Harry K.
12/2014
5.0
lawn service, snow removal
  + 0 more
Fine. The place looks good. The workers were considerate. But I have not received a bill yet. I'd like to settle up.
Description of Work: Mowed lawn, did clean up, plowed snow.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ann T.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
Cardinal Landscaping removed a twenty year old, totally overgrown perennial garden full of weeds and thorns. They replaced it with an impeccably manicured, beautiful landscape design featuring beautiful shrubs perfect for the area. They are highly professional, reliable, and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking to improve the beauty of their property.
Description of Work: Completely re-landscaped and designed property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Shaun S.
07/2014
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Overall, the job done was decent in terms of work performed. I gave it a low B because one of the fruit tree he procured had a branch that died. I originally intended on getting the tree from Home Depot for $39.99 and plant it myself but the tree nursery guy convinced us to get it from there at a premium ($140) because it would bear fruit the same year. So we asked John to procure it for us. Turns out the tree is dying because it was damaged (lying on its side during a thunderstorm) at the nursery and it was not apparent until some time later after it was planted. Remember, my alternative was Home Depot, which had a replacement guarantee and I could have brought it back to get a new one if I had gone that route, but John and the nursery guy convinced me otherwise. Ultimately, John said to just prune off the dead branches and the tree will grow around it. He did put the tree in for us and we paid for the labor but the tree should have been inspected for signs of damage (it already appeared windswept upon arrival) before planting it. So we are not that happy about it.
Description of Work: We called three landscapers for quotes on doing minor landscaping work including tree trimming, spring clean up, set up a garden around the house and ended up with Cardinal landscaping. The work involved for the garden involved digging up the existing plants and replant new ones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$2,675

Diane D.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Absolutely outstanding service. John returns calls and emails promptly. His staff is courteous and hard working. When he mulched my yard it was done meticulously at a very fair price. After replacing a row of hedges the job was completed promptly and looked beautiful. He is a pleasure to do business in every way.
Description of Work: Regular lawn maintenance, mulching, and shrub planting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

Vincent V.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping, masonry, snow removal, pavers, gravel
  + 2 more
Last year I contacted John to perform a very large cleanup in one corner of the property. Following that I engaged John to do regular lawn maintenance. I then asked John to landscape the area on either side of the front door with boxwoods and mulsch. John added a drip system which made the area maintenance free. I was very satisfied with John’s work and asked him to propose a design for a front walk and a driveway extension using crushed stone. John provided me with photos of alternative stone we could use and kept me informed of his thinking as we move toward a final design. I gave John a rough design and John took it from there and put together an excellent design that met all of my expectations. I was impressed with John’s design and choice of materials and was glad that I trusted his judgement. The most important aspect of working with John that I appreciated was John’s dedication to communicating with me at every step of the design and construction process and his follow through to meet his schedule. I highly recommend John and his crew.
Description of Work: Most recently, John installed a bluestone front and side walk and extended the driveway with crushed stone. I also employ Cardinal Landscaping to perform regular lawn maintenance and snow plowing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Audra T.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
John is fantastic. He is very friendly and responsive. John is very knowledgeable and is happy to give advice and share information. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Spring clean up of yard and fertilization of grass

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Patrick F.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
I contacted Cardinal Landscaping (John and his crew) for a weekly lawn care and fertilizing quote. John answered my inquiry in less than 24hrs, provided a fair price and responded promptly to my follow-up questions via email. Overall, John and his crew do a great job on my lawn. I later hired him to help even out a section of my lawn that was rutted up after a storm. He worked with me to keep it within my budget and again performed the job in a timely manner. When on site, John is very approachable and knowledgeable regarding plants/weeds found around my yard.
Description of Work: Lawn care / fertilizing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35

Allen S.
11/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
John & another worker, came on time, worked hard to trim the shrubs and made sure we were satisfied. They carted everything away and left the property looking beautiful.
Description of Work: Cardinal, trimmed all bushes and trees on my property. They also disposed of all that was trimmed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
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Contact information

11 Lathrop Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

http://www.CardinalLandscapingNJ.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Leaf Removal,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Snow Removal,
Stone and Gravel,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Masonry,
Patios,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Property Management,
Drain Pipe Installation

FAQ

Cardinal Landscaping is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Cardinal Landscaping accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Cardinal Landscaping offers free project estimates.
Yes, Cardinal Landscaping offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cardinal Landscaping does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Cardinal Landscaping offers emergency services.
No, Cardinal Landscaping does not offer warranties.
Cardinal Landscaping offers the following services: Lawn maintenance, Landscape Design, Hardscaping, Lawn renovations, Fertilization and Weed Control programs, Horticultural Services (Beds and Borders), Walkways, Patios, Walls, Steps, Gutter cleaning, Seeding and Aeration, and Seasonal clean ups.

Contact information

11 Lathrop Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

http://www.CardinalLandscapingNJ.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM