I hate this company. If I could rate them -1000, I would. They service my neighbor's yard, but always park in front of my house. I asked on multiple occasions to do their work for the neighbor on that neighbor's property, but they refuse. They leave grass clippings all over the road in front of my house. And in retaliation for asking them to move, they threw about 50 rusty nails into my yard. This truck and trailer (and their workers) blocks my access to the city's emergency water cutoff, leaves a mess in front of my house, and makes such a noise racket that it scares my pets and I have to wear earplugs. It would not be difficult for them to be more courteous and respectful of neighbors of clients. They would rather harass. They are hoodlums.
SMART Landscape
SMART Landscape at a glance
Google reviewers rate SMART Landscape 4.7 out of 5 based on 93 reviews, with the owner replying to 51 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the company for its punctuality, clear communication, competitive pricing, and professional execution of landscape design, irrigation, and maintenance services. However, some low-star reviews cite specific criticisms, including instances of no-shows, unreturned communication, and dissatisfaction with project outcomes relative to cost.
- Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 93 reviews (90% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 93 Google reviews (85 with written comments, 15 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 51% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 8, 2026.
- Service: Landscaper serving Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other landscapers
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: value and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
93 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars8490%
- 4 stars22%
- 3 stars22%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star55%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 85 written reviews
- Praise19897%
- Complaints73%
PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
- Great price220%
- Reasonable880%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Speed & response4321%
- Staff & attitude4120%
- Quality & results3517%
- Would recommend2814%
- Communication2512%
- Price & value2311%
- Honesty & trust105%
What customers talk about
We read 85 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Everyone involved in my project was extremely professional, responsive, and easy to work with .”
“…called they lied and said We're waiting for the crew it will be down Never showed up called text Then they started with executives Marshall Start it…”
“They are an extremely professional and responsive company and they do an excellent job at a reasonable cost.”
“He really had good ideas and his crew did an excellent job of implementing it.”
“Their work exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend them.”
“Will never use them if they can't respect the no soliciting sign.”
“Great service; competitive pricing; excellent communication.”
“They did a wonderful job,they were respectful of my home, and it was a reasonable price for all they completed.”
“…-round yard maintenance for several years, and they are consistently reliable, efficient, and an absolute pleasure to work with.…”
People customers mention
- Marshall 15 reviews
- Management 12 reviews
- Landscaping 10 reviews
- Cruz 3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired SMART Landscape for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent reviews
I hate this company. If I could rate them -1000, I would. They service my neighbor's yard, but always park in front of my house. I asked on multiple occasions to do their work for the neighbor on that neighbor's property, but they refuse. They leave grass clippings all over the road in front of my house. And in…
Marshall, helped redesign our front yard landscape. He really had good ideas and his crew did an excellent job of implementing it. We are very pleased with the results!
I've always considered the the folks at Smart to be among the top landscape architects in ABQ. I didn't hesitate in my decision to have them do my front yard. I was not disappointed. They came up with a fantastic design. The install went really well and my new yard look amazing and the integration with my existing irrigation was nicely done. Thanks!
Everyone involved in my project was extremely professional, responsive, and easy to work with . They did a wonderful job,they were respectful of my home, and it was a reasonable price for all they completed. I would highly recommend Smart Landscaping !
I am very pleased with the every two week yard service by Smart Landscape NM. I have had this for over a year. Ed and Cruz are very faithful--only one time in the last about 18 months, they couldn't come because of weather, but they came the following day. It is wonderful not to have to arrange lawn care--but know it will be done.
Great service; competitive pricing; excellent communication. Highly recommended!
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape installations | 8 | — |
| Landscape design | 7 | — |
| Rock landscaping | 7 | — |
| Stone landscaping | 6 | — |
| Lawn care | 5 | — |
| Walkway landscaping | 4 | — |
| Landscaping maintenance | 4 | — |
| Gardening services | 3 | — |
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Customer reviews
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Marshall, helped redesign our front yard landscape. He really had good ideas and his crew did an excellent job of implementing it. We are very pleased with the results!
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Stone landscaping
I've always considered the the folks at Smart to be among the top landscape architects in ABQ. I didn't hesitate in my decision to have them do my front yard. I was not disappointed. They came up with a fantastic design. The install went really well and my new yard look amazing and the integration with my existing irrigation was nicely done. Thanks!
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Landscaping design
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're honored that you trusted our team with your front yard project. It means a lot to hear that you were happy with our work. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the team. Thank you again for choosing SMART Landscape, and we hope you enjoy your new yard for many years to come!
Great job with a hard working crew.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Landscape installations, Lawn landscaping, Yard landscaping, Landscape design
Hi Stan, thank you for the 5-star review and kind words. We're glad our crew's hard work made a positive impression. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping with any future landscaping projects.
Everyone involved in my project was extremely professional, responsive, and easy to work with . They did a wonderful job,they were respectful of my home, and it was a reasonable price for all they completed. I would highly recommend Smart Landscaping !
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Rock landscaping, Hardscaping
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re really glad to hear that the entire team made the process smooth and easy from start to finish. We truly appreciate the recommendation and the opportunity to work on your project!
I am very pleased with the every two week yard service by Smart Landscape NM. I have had this for over a year. Ed and Cruz are very faithful--only one time in the last about 18 months, they couldn't come because of weather, but they came the following day. It is wonderful not to have to arrange lawn care--but know it will be done.
- Services: Lawn care
Ann, just want to say thank you for your review. I am pleased we were able to improve your curb appeal. It looks great!
Great service; competitive pricing; excellent communication. Highly recommended!
- Price assessment: Great price
- Services: Lawn care, Landscaping maintenance
Thank you, Joseph! We appreciate your kind words about our service, pricing, and communication. Our team works hard to keep every project smooth and straightforward from start to finish. Thanks for the recommendation—we’d be glad to help again anytime.
Smart Landscaping has been a pleasure to work with. They are an extremely professional and responsive company and they do an excellent job at a reasonable cost. I've used several companies and had very mixed experiences, but Smart Landscaping has won us over with their superior work and excellent customer service....and they're just nice people to do business with. Highly recommended, 5 stars!
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Gardening services
Hi Dale, thank you for the kind review and 5 stars! We truly appreciate your trust in Smart Landscaping. Our team works hard to deliver quality work, responsive service, and a great overall experience, so it means a lot to hear this. We’re grateful for the recommendation and look forward to working with you again.
I had a gravel refresh. The work was great and so was the cleanup. The employees were very considerate and polite.
- Services: Rock landscaping
What a great team. We used SMART Landscape to expand our backyard seating area. Marshall worked with us on the design and the installation team did a terrific job. Highly recommend.
- Services: Concrete masonry, Landscape design, Driveway or walkway paving
Hi Sherry! Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re really glad to hear you had a great experience with our team. Marshall and the installation crew will appreciate the shoutout, and it means a lot to know you’re enjoying the expanded backyard seating area. Thanks again for trusting SMART Landscape, we truly appreciate the recommendation.
Business details
- Address: 5607 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
- Phone: (505) 250-1187
- Website: smartlandscapenm.com
- Service area: Albuquerque, NM