About us

There had to be a better way

Sage & Stone Landscapes began in 2020 with a simple belief: there had to be a better way to serve clients.

Based in Carrollton, our maintenance and development divisions serve communities, property management portfolios, office parks, retail centers, industrial sites and churches across North Texas.

Eastland entry monument in Crandall, Texas
Same DayResponse time
100+Development projects completed
50+Commercial properties maintained
2026DBJ Best Places to Work
LicensedIrrigator, arborist & applicator on staff

Our story

They knew there had to be a better way, so they created one.

Co-founders Preston Johns, Alec Johns and Nick Grigalis

For founders Alec and Preston, the need for dependable landscaping had been evident throughout their careers. Alec grew up working alongside his father in land development, learning what it takes to build communities and understanding the role that landscaping, hardscapes, and outdoor spaces play in bringing a development to life. Preston's experience building spec homes and completing high-end remodeling projects showed him that quality landscaping was just as important to the finished product.

Whether they needed routine mowing, property enhancements, complete landscape renovations, or large-scale development work, they continually encountered the same challenge: finding a landscape partner who delivered consistent quality, dependable communication, and service they could trust.

After launching Sage & Stone, Alec and Preston were introduced to Nick through a mutual friend. Nick joined as a co-founder to build and lead the landscape maintenance division, while Alec continued growing the landscape development division. This created the foundation of who Sage & Stone is today: two specialized divisions working together under one standard.

Today, we provide a true single-source solution for commercial properties and developments, from ongoing landscape maintenance and irrigation management to complete landscape development and hardscape construction. Our team is united by one commitment: to deliver quality work, communicate consistently, and build partnerships that last.

Milestones

From three founders to 50+ crew members

  1. 2020FoundedAlec and Preston launch Sage & Stone to be the landscape partner they could never find.
  2. 2020Maintenance divisionNick joins as a co-founder to build and lead maintenance while Alec grows development.
  3. 2026Best Places to WorkNamed a Dallas Business Journal Best Place to Work.
  4. TodayTwo divisions50+ properties maintained, 50+ crew members and 100+ development projects completed.

Our team

The people behind the standard

Alec Johns
Alec JohnsCo-Founder & Director of Development
Nick Grigalis
Nick GrigalisCo-Founder & Director of Maintenance
JJ Lippe
JJ LippeDirector of Business Development
Jason Morgan
Jason MorganOperations Manager
Ron Lopez
Ron LopezSr. Account Manager
Cody Grimmett
Cody GrimmettAccount Manager
Darlene Thomas
Darlene ThomasOffice Manager
Preston Johns
Preston JohnsCo-Founder

Licenses & credentials

Professional licenses & credentials

ISA Certified ArboristISA certification TX-4529A. Tree care decisions made by a certified professional.
Certified Playground InspectorPlay areas built and checked to safety standards.
Licensed IrrigatorTCEQ license LI0022853. Irrigation installs and repairs done to code.
Licensed Chemical ApplicatorTDA license 0728141. Turf, weed and plant health treatments applied safely and by the book.

Memberships & vendor networks

  • Community Associations Institute, Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
  • Fort Worth Apartment Association
  • IFMA
  • VendorSmart
  • Vive

Let's talk about your landscape

Tell us about your property. We'll walk it with you and send a line-item proposal.

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