iHow 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 55%84+45.8Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%99+14Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty85−1.5Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#33 of 43 landscapersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 24%
4.8★★★★★72 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.71★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.1%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Boulder Landscape and Design 4.8 out of 5 based on 72 reviews. Customers frequently praise the company for professional design, punctual installation, clear communication, and adherence to budget estimates. Services include comprehensive yard transformations, irrigation, hardscaping, and seasonal maintenance. The primary criticism noted in low-star reviews involves significant delays in receiving quotes after initial consultations.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 72 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 72 Google reviews (66 with written comments, 9 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 67% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 10, 2026.
Service: Landscaper serving Boulder, Colorado.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other landscapers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: value and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.
Boulder Landscape and DesignLandscapers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Boulder Landscape and Design: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
84
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Boulder Landscape and Design: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
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Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Boulder Landscape and Design: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
98
ValueiValue · 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.Boulder Landscape and Design: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
99
MomentumiMomentum · 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.Boulder Landscape and Design: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
85
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Boulder Landscape and Design: 71/100 on this factor. Category median: 67.B
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Star ratings
72 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars6996%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star34%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 66 written reviews
97%praise
Praise11797%
Complaints43%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price110%
Reasonable880%
Overpriced00%
Not sure110%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude2823%
Quality & results2521%
Speed & response2319%
Would recommend2218%
Communication1512%
Price & value65%
Honesty & trust22%
What customers talk about
We read 66 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The whole crew at BLD was prompt, courteous, and hardworking.”
“Boulder Landscape & Design did a fantastic job with our new landscaping design and install, including all of the irrigation, native plants and trees,…”
“Jonny did the design, was very responsive and showed up several times during the installation.”
“Really happy with the finished look and definitely recommend them for your next landscaping project.”
“…oughout the process of my multi-week landscaping project, I could not recommend them more highly!…”
“Samantha Spencer, our landscape designer listened to our landscape dreams and made them come true.”
“…hey took the time to do it right - and the additional labor was very reasonable.…”
“From the start, Cody was professional, responsive, and genuinely attentive to our vision.”
People customers mention
Samantha8 reviews
Cody7 reviews
Catherine6 reviews
Spencer4 reviews
Chuy4 reviews
Ryan3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Boulder Landscape and Design for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Sonia1 reviewiTotal 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 weeks ago★★★★★
After 30 years, our backyard had become an overgrown, unpleasant mess of junipers and weeds. Somehow, Samantha came in and was able to envision something better beneath all of that. She gave us the pergola and hot tub that we knew we wanted, a vegetable garden that we weren't sure we wanted (turns out we did!), and…
Russell1 reviewiTotal 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Samantha Spencer, our landscape designer listened to our landscape dreams and made them come true. We could not be happier with the very professional results.
Tamara2 reviewsiTotal 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. · a month ago★
BLD came out to my home to discuss my backyard project (pergola, fire pit, sitting wall, retaining wall, artificial grass…..the whole nine yards). I was told it would take a week to a week and a half to get my quote. Here we are a month later and I still have not received anything. Thanks for wasting my time!
Anicha1 reviewiTotal 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 months ago★★★★★
Cody and his team were a pleasure to work with. He patiently worked with me to create a landscape design and pick out materials, and he checked in regularly to make sure we were on track. I felt comfortable sharing as many questions and concerns as I had. The installation itself only took 2 days. I highly recommend…
Not sureLandscape design construction
Jaylynne1 reviewiTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Working with Samantha and Boulder Landscaping has been a real joy. They’ve done three jobs for us. We’ve been really satisfied with each one.
Reasonable priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingLandscape design construction
GuyLocal Guide · 96 reviewsiTotal 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 months ago★★★★★
We used Boulder Landscape and Design for our front and back yards and very happy we did. Working with our designer Sarah was very easy, and her designs were beautiful and spot on. She offered alternatives when needed and had everything planned out. The BLD work crews led by Chuy were also fantastic, they took the…
Reasonable priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingLandscape design construction
After 30 years, our backyard had become an overgrown, unpleasant mess of junipers and weeds. Somehow, Samantha came in and was able to envision something better beneath all of that. She gave us the pergola and hot tub that we knew we wanted, a vegetable garden that we weren't sure we wanted (turns out we did!), and beautiful new trees and plants. The whole crew at BLD was prompt, courteous, and hardworking. Last year I only went out in the backyard when I had to; this summer I was out there enjoying it every day. The hummingbirds have been loving it too. Thank you!
Response from the owner · a week ago
Thank you so much Sonia for sharing your experience and a picture of your new yard! What a cozy oasis and we are thrilled to hear you are truly enjoying the space! We enjoyed working with you, thank you again for trusting us with your project!
Russell Driskill1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Russell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Samantha Spencer, our landscape designer listened to our landscape dreams and made them come true. We could not be happier with the very professional results.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Walkway landscaping, Landscape design construction, Rock landscaping, Landscape installations
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Russell! We truly enjoyed working with you and thrilled to hear you love how things came together!
Tamara Valdez2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tamara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
BLD came out to my home to discuss my backyard project (pergola, fire pit, sitting wall, retaining wall, artificial grass…..the whole nine yards). I was told it would take a week to a week and a half to get my quote. Here we are a month later and I still have not received anything. Thanks for wasting my time!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Hi Tamara, thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we apologize for the lack of follow-up after your consultation. Regardless of what happened on our end, you should have received communication from us within the timeframe discussed, and we completely understand your frustration.
This is not the experience we want someone to have with Boulder Landscape & Design, and we are looking into what happened so we can make sure we do better. I’m sorry we wasted your time and appreciate you letting us know.
Anicha Cannon1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Anicha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Cody and his team were a pleasure to work with. He patiently worked with me to create a landscape design and pick out materials, and he checked in regularly to make sure we were on track. I felt comfortable sharing as many questions and concerns as I had. The installation itself only took 2 days. I highly recommend Boulder Landscape and Design. It's such a delight when you find a service provider who is not only good at what they do but are also pleasant, caring people.
Price assessment: Not sure
Services: Landscape design construction
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much for the kind words Anicha! We’re especially glad to hear that you felt comfortable asking questions and sharing your concerns throughout the process—that kind of open communication is so important to us. Cody and the team will love hearing this. We hope you enjoy your new landscape for many years to come!
Jaylynne Chase-Jacobsen1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jaylynne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are so happy that we chose Boulder Landscape and Design to transform our backyard! What we did not know is that they would also be changing our way of life! We had a backyard that had drifted into neglect, so we decided we needed help on this one and did not want to DIY it again. BLD answered our call and came to our rescue. Everyone we came in contact with was very friendly, professional, and always avaliable to handle any questions we had along the way. Our project was slightly over 4 weeks long and during that time, BLD became more like family. The crew was amazing to watch! They work very hard, very smart and are very skilled. They are knowledgeable about the materials and have a lot of experience. Truly nice guys! My neighbors across the street brought them donuts one morning as a thank-you. They said they were the nicest and most professional crew they have ever seen in our neighborhood in the 20 years they have been here. That crew kicks butt! BLD is a wonderful, family-owned business of professionals that take pride in making your vision come to life! I never want to leave my backyard again and have basically been sleeping out there since BLD came in and blew our minds! I highly recommend them!
Services: Stone landscaping, Walkway landscaping, Landscape design construction, Rock landscaping
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you for the amazing review Micheal and for sharing photos of your project! We're thrilled to hear how much you're enjoying your new backyard. Everyone on our team loved working with you from Sarah to Jr and the rest of the crew, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with them. Thank you for trusting us with your outdoor transformation!
Guy BrouilletteLocal Guide · 96 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Guy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We used Boulder Landscape and Design for our front and back yards and very happy we did. Working with our designer Sarah was very easy, and her designs were beautiful and spot on. She offered alternatives when needed and had everything planned out. The BLD work crews led by Chuy were also fantastic, they took the time do things right the first time. From rocks, plants, irrigation, lighting, sod, yard art and a water feature they did it all and with style. You get what you pay for, and BLD delivered a quality front and back yard that has lower maintenance and looks awesome. We would not hesitate to call them or work with Sarah again.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Stone landscaping, Walkway landscaping, Landscape design construction, Rock landscaping, Landscape installations, Outdoor water feature design, Custom landscape design, Sod installation, Yard drainage
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you so much Guy for your kind words! We definitely enjoyed working with you and Karen from start to finish. Love seeing how fantastic everything turned out - thank you for sharing pictures. The lighting really brings it all together :) Thanks again, we truly appreciate you choosing BLD for your project!
Kevin LarsonLocal Guide · 22 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I give my highest recommendation to BLD. They gave us a design for new stone edging, trees, and plants. The entire process was straightforward. Jonny did the design, was very responsive and showed up several times during the installation. We love how it turned out. We appreciate the one year guarantee with the uncertain water situation this summer. Chuy and Junior were extremely capable on the installation side. We also appreciated a visit from Ryan, one of the owners, during the early part of the process. They probably will not be your low bid, but the quality of the work is high. They also finished the job sooner than the schedule we had agreed to. An overall excellent experience.
Wow, thank you so much for your thoughtful review Kevin. We truly enjoyed working with you and on your project. Can't wait to see how it comes to life!
Kori Johnson3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We want to say a BIG thank you to Cody and the guys who helped with our backyard. Really happy with the finished look and definitely recommend them for your next landscaping project. They even came back and removed a tree that split during the snowstorm in early May. Thank you again!!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you Kori for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed working with Cody and love your yard.
Becca FLocal Guide · 74 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Becca has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
