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Blue Sky Landscape

Landscaper · Farmers Branch, TX · reviewed since 2015

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%76+52.6Reliability 31%72+22.2Experts Score= 75Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.75SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#30 of 42 landscape designersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 29%
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · 16 photos
95%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
10%reviews answered by the owner
Jun 2026latest review

Blue Sky Landscape at a glance

Customers frequently cite professional design, detailed planning, and thorough cleanup as key strengths of the landscaping and sprinkler services. Punctuality and clear communication are also common positive themes, with many noting that the team adhered to timelines and budgets. However, one recurring criticism involves a lack of responsiveness, where a customer reported becoming unreachable by phone or email after initial contact for a specific project.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 20 Google reviews (18 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 10% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: June 20, 2026.
  • Service: Landscape Designer serving Farmers Branch, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other landscape designers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction76Reliability72Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 76 (median 87)Reliability: 72 (median 83)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Blue Sky LandscapeLandscape Designers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Blue Sky Landscape: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
76
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Blue Sky Landscape: 72/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.B
72
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 78.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Blue Sky Landscape: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 84.–
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Star ratings

20 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1995%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star15%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 18 written reviews

  • Praise25100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1040%
  • Quality & results416%
  • Would recommend416%
  • Speed & response28%
  • Price & value28%
  • Honesty & trust28%
  • Communication14%

What customers talk about

We read 18 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “They were professional and kept me up to date with their progress and timelines.”
  • “Top notch, James was clear and direct, very knowledgeable and professional.”
  • “I am very pleased with this company and will recommend to all my friends and family.”
  • “We had prompt service, great response and affordable bill.”
  • “Very fair price and helpful consultation for understanding what I wanted to accomplish and help on how to get there.”
  • “James Scott and his crew are so dependable and I love there work.”
  • “They gave me advice on plant selection and explained everything to me along the way.”

People customers mention

  • James 5 reviews
  • Scott 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

SydniLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 7 months ago★★★★★

BlueSky Landscape was amazing to work with. They really cared about the finished product and longevity of their work. They were professional and kept me up to date with their progress and timelines. They gave me advice on plant selection and explained everything to me along the way. They even cleaned up every single…

Customer photo from Sydni's reviewCustomer photo from Sydni's review
Gardening servicesGreen landscapingHardscaping+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
JWLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★

Initially Mr Scott expressed interest in our koi pond project. And then he was a mysterious ghost that became unreachable by phone or email. If you enjoy wasting your time then call James that’s all I can say he’s good at.

RyanLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Top notch, James was clear and direct, very knowledgeable and professional. His team came in, completely changed our flower beds in a day, they cleaned up and left nothing dirty or damaged. I have reccomended him to 2 other neighbors now, and will continue to do so.

AdamLocal Guide · 55 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★

1st class experience. James did everything he said he would, when he said he would. He designed and installed our back yard garden, fixed and set our existing sprinkler system and unclogged a problem drain. He went above and beyond my expectations, which were high. He knows plants and design. My back yard is…

AmandaLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 years ago★★★★★

Had an issue with a sprinkler that was too complicated for us to fix on our own. We had prompt service, great response and affordable bill. Thankful for the skill and expertise shown by Blue Sky!

Stephan8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 years ago★★★★★

What a great job! I know who I'm calling for my next big landscape project. James and the crew did an awesome job and went above and beyond my expectations in just above every aspect of the project from quote to completion. Very fair price and helpful consultation for understanding what I wanted to accomplish and…

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Jayvon Harris2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jayvon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

He a very nice guy

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for this review! I am glad I could help you get your car going again.

Sydni HagensLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sydni has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

BlueSky Landscape was amazing to work with. They really cared about the finished product and longevity of their work. They were professional and kept me up to date with their progress and timelines. They gave me advice on plant selection and explained everything to me along the way. They even cleaned up every single time before they left. I HIGHLY recommend. You can see the before and after below

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: Gardening services, Green landscaping, Hardscaping, Landscape installations, Landscaping design, Lawn landscaping, Sod installation, Yard landscaping
JWLocal Guide · 18 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JW has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Initially Mr Scott expressed interest in our koi pond project. And then he was a mysterious ghost that became unreachable by phone or email. If you enjoy wasting your time then call James that’s all I can say he’s good at.

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Jeff I did contact you after my vacation. I would have liked to built your waterfall for you. How ever you already have fish in the pond. We use mortar or some type of adhesive to secure the rocks for waterfalls. It is hard to just stack rocks up a hill and make it look like kind of work I would like too. This is why we encourage people to plan all the needed items in the first build of the pond especially for Koi . It is much safer than after if you already have fish and want to upgrade you waterfall. The rocks would not be very secure just stacked. So I apologize if you feel you wasted your time that was not the intention. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Ryan FloresLocal Guide · 40 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Top notch, James was clear and direct, very knowledgeable and professional. His team came in, completely changed our flower beds in a day, they cleaned up and left nothing dirty or damaged. I have reccomended him to 2 other neighbors now, and will continue to do so.

Mike DimmelLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wonderful company Professional Follows up when project is over

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: Landscaping maintenance, Outdoor water feature design, Stone landscaping, Tree landscaping
Adam RemingtonLocal Guide · 55 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Adam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

1st class experience. James did everything he said he would, when he said he would. He designed and installed our back yard garden, fixed and set our existing sprinkler system and unclogged a problem drain. He went above and beyond my expectations, which were high. He knows plants and design. My back yard is now the paradise I have wanted. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Priced competitively as well.

Amanda PritchardLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had an issue with a sprinkler that was too complicated for us to fix on our own. We had prompt service, great response and affordable bill. Thankful for the skill and expertise shown by Blue Sky!

Stephan Martini8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

What a great job! I know who I'm calling for my next big landscape project. James and the crew did an awesome job and went above and beyond my expectations in just above every aspect of the project from quote to completion. Very fair price and helpful consultation for understanding what I wanted to accomplish and help on how to get there. Best experience I've had in a long time with any outfit. GREAT JOB GUYS!!

Beth SlackLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Beth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys were terrific. James really knows his plants and how to arrange them. They even took my old brick and made a really nice landing for my trash cans. Also, they took a little extra time to make sure my sprinkler system was working correctly so my new landscaping didn't die. Great outfit!

mike dimmel5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

James Scott and his crew are so dependable and I love there work. They can do it all, so I don't need to find a sprinkler guy...a fence guy...a tree guy...a flower guy...lawn guy... James is the only guy I need to know. That's why I have used his company since the 80's. The people I have referred to Blue Sky have always make it a point to call me and say thank you.. MIke Dimmel

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