Slingblade Landscapes

Updated 2026-08-11 · 5,937 reviewed · 461 listed · Scored from 8 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(8) 54 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Landscape Design & Installation

Service: Landscape Design & Installation
Reviews: 8

What recent reviews say

Seven of eight reviews praise Ben's work, reliability, and design skill across yards and tree work. One recent caller reported a hostile phone encounter, though the business claims it was a phishing call.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Recent shift: One recent (2 years ago) one-star review for phone rudeness stands in sharp contrast to consistent five-star reviews from prior years, suggesting either a shift in customer-facing approach or isolated incident depending on account validity.

Praised for

reliable and punctual
attention to detail in design
responsive communication
quality work
reasonable pricing

Watch-outs

rude phone manner
unprofessional customer service interaction

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Best for: Homeowners wanting custom landscape design and reliable completion within a reasonable budget.

Think twice if: Phone inquiries have reportedly been met with rudeness; consider emailing or asking for a referral first.

Strengths

Ben shows up and finishes on schedule
strong design sense for yards and planting
reasonable hourly rates with upfront estimates

Worth knowing

Ben (owner/operator) handles most jobs himself
Jobs typically completed in 2-3 days
Hourly pricing with upfront estimates provided
Handles landscape design, tree trimming, plant selection, and xeriscaping maintenance

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation: Multiple clients praise Ben's design vision, attention to detail, and on-time completion of planting and landscape overhauls.

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.71 average across the 339 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 78

Review volume 41

Review recency 0

Review sentiment 53

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Slingblade Landscapes

What recent reviews say

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