Landscape designer · Baxter Estates, NY · reviewed since 2018
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%85+46.4Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%73+5.2Craft & service penalty64−3.6Experts 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.
#6 of 11 pond maintenance servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 50%
4.8★★★★★69 Google reviews · 22 photos
94%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers frequently cite professional communication, punctuality, and attention to detail during landscaping installations, irrigation projects, and design consultations. Reviews highlight that the team often completes work within promised timeframes and maintains clean job sites. However, some low-rated experiences describe issues with post-completion durability, delayed responses to repair requests, and instances of missed appointments or ignored messages.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 69 reviews (94% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 69 Google reviews (64 with written comments, 9 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 3% of reviews.
Most recent review: May 4, 2026.
Service: Pond Maintenance Service serving Baxter Estates, New York.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other pond maintenance services
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 momentum; weakest: craft & service.
This companyPond Maintenance Services 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.Joseph Daniele Landscape Design: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
85
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.Joseph Daniele Landscape Design: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
81
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.Joseph Daniele Landscape Design: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
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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.Joseph Daniele Landscape Design: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
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.Joseph Daniele Landscape Design: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Joseph Daniele Landscape Design: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 78.B
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Star ratings
69 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars6594%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars11%
1 star34%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 64 written reviews
95%praise
Praise14795%
Complaints85%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend4328%
Quality & results3221%
Staff & attitude2919%
Speed & response1912%
Communication149%
Price & value117%
Honesty & trust75%
What customers talk about
We read 64 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I’d definitely recommend them if you’re thinking about doing any landscaping or pavers.”
“The work was done with care and attention to detail.”
“Joseph was professional, helpful, friendly and patient when it came to all things involved in the process.”
“The whole team was really easy to work with and got everything done efficiently.”
“Great prices, great work and easy to communicate with.”
“…t from the yard, an oversight that he would have made if we did not communicate that.…”
“Joe and his team setup the entire landscaping for my newly constructed house and everything was perfect and completed on time at reasonable price.”
“I received an estimate for my basement window and I told him instead of giving me all of the money, he can replace some of the flowers in my front yar…”
“We recently had our front and backyard redone and I’m honestly so happy with how everything turned out.”
People customers mention
Joe12 reviews
Landscaping5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Joseph Daniele Landscape Design for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Victoria6 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
We recently had our front and backyard redone and I’m honestly so happy with how everything turned out. The difference from before is crazy. The front of the house looks so much cleaner and more put together now. The new walkway and landscaping made such a big impact without feeling overdone.
The backyard is…
Great priceLandscape design constructionGardening servicesLandscape installations
Kathleen2 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Amazing customer service, impeccable work, highly recommend! So happy with our landscaping results!
Great priceLandscape design construction
Tom3 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 year ago★★★★★
Joe installed our 6 zone irrigation system, renovated our entire front lawn and added a flower garden. It looks amazing and added so much curb appeal to the house!! He and his crew are a pleasure to deal with and take great pride in their work! So happy! I highly recommended them!
Renee9 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 year ago★★★★★
Joe worked with us designing our front gardens within our budget. He made sure he selected plants and trees that are easy to maintain. The work was done with care and attention to detail. Clean up was excellent. We are so happy with our beautiful gardens.
Jerry2 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 year ago★★★★★
Had our front lawn completely dug up, added a sprinkler system, shrubs and flower beds cleaned up. It was a big job. Joe and his crew were great. They worked together as if they could read each others’ minds. I highly recommend them.
Lisa4 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. · 2 years ago★★★★★
Joseph Daniele Landscape Design did a fantastic job with our landscaping design! Joseph was professional, helpful, friendly and patient when it came to all things involved in the process. The work was completed in one day and his team was just as wonderful as he is. Such attention to detail and they go out of their…
We recently had our front and backyard redone and I’m honestly so happy with how everything turned out. The difference from before is crazy. The front of the house looks so much cleaner and more put together now. The new walkway and landscaping made such a big impact without feeling overdone.
The backyard is definitely my favorite part. The patio and pool area feel completely transformed—it actually feels like a space we want to hang out in now. Everything looks super neat and well done, and you can tell they paid attention to the details. The whole team was really easy to work with and got everything done efficiently. I’d definitely recommend them if you’re thinking about doing any landscaping or pavers. It made such a big difference for our home!!
Joe installed our 6 zone irrigation system, renovated our entire front lawn and added a flower garden. It looks amazing and added so much curb appeal to the house!! He and his crew are a pleasure to deal with and take great pride in their work! So happy! I highly recommended them!
Renee Fiorello9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Renee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Joe worked with us designing our front gardens within our budget. He made sure he selected plants and trees that are easy to maintain. The work was done with care and attention to detail. Clean up was excellent. We are so happy with our beautiful gardens.
Jerry Pascale2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jerry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Had our front lawn completely dug up, added a sprinkler system, shrubs and flower beds cleaned up. It was a big job. Joe and his crew were great. They worked together as if they could read each others’ minds. I highly recommend them.
Lisa Malone4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Joseph Daniele Landscape Design did a fantastic job with our landscaping design! Joseph was professional, helpful, friendly and patient when it came to all things involved in the process. The work was completed in one day and his team was just as wonderful as he is. Such attention to detail and they go out of their way to make sure everything is just right. Great prices, great work and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend Joseph and his team!
Hayley Rohe7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hayley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Joe Daniele Landscaping and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of exceptional.
They demonstrated incredible expertise and creativity in transforming our outdoor space. The team worked efficiently and professionally, completing the job within the exact time frame promised.
The final result is amazing. Our front and back yard has been completely transformed. The selection of plants, the sod and full sprinkler system exceeded our expectations.
We highly recommend Joe Daniele landscaping to anyone seeking amazing landscaping services.
Daniel Enright5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Daniel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Joe and his team did an amazing job on our yard and completely transformed it into our vision and it looks amazing! Highly recommend and so glad we went with them to do our yard, couldn’t be happier!
Marvin FrankelLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marvin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I hired Joseph Daniele Landscaping for regular lawn maintenance and for ideas on adding landscaping to our house. Joseph took pictures of the house and soon returned with great ideas and computer generated pictures of what it would look like. After some discussion with my wife, they settled on what was to be done. Yesterday, Joseph and two workers came at 830am and over the course of about 5 hours transformed the front lawn into a beautifully landscaped area. In addition they installed a flowell drainage system and adjusted my sprinkler system to provide irrigation for the new trees, plants and flowers. They did a great job, very clean. We are completely satisfied with their work and would highly recommend them.
C R8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews C has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Personable, honest, on time and present. Joe is a business owner and operator who, cares, follows up, and ENJOYS what he does. He values his employees too.
