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Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.

About us

We are a lawn and landscape maintenance company. We offer a 5 step lawn fertilization program. The owner John Blue has an Associate of Applied Science Turf and Landscape Management from Iowa Western Community College with honors. We have been in business since 2005. We give free estimates there is a fee if landscape design is drawn up. We believe in being fair and honest in all we do.

Business highlights

20 years of experience

Services we offer

Rain gardens, We offer Native landscapes, aereating, lawn and landscape renovation, overseeding

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.522 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
64%
4
32%
3
0%
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5%
Showing 26-50 of 22 reviews
Deb B.
Apr 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
unknown
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you for the great review it brings us great joy when the hard work we do is appreciated. We strive to be for 100% customer satisfaction. Thank you John Blue"

Elizabeth B.
Apr 2014
5.0
$169
These three really polite young men worked so hard and very fast! I had 12 yards of mulch and they used all of it! I bought an extra 45 minutes so the job could be finished with all that mulch!!
Kevin is a very nice guy and personable!
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you for the favorable review we strive to provide the best service possible. Thank you for your comments about Kevin he is the eyes and ears of our business. As for the other member of our crew they are hand picked and are the survivor's of a long list of former employees that couldn't meet are high standards"

Carolyn F.
Apr 2014
1.0
$169
I contacted the provider and we set a meeting date. He did not appear, but sent a message apologizing. We set another meeting date, but he did not appear within the time frame that I was able to be there.
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"I apologize for your disappointment in our service. This last month I have had a series of personal challenges that has upset the apple cart so to say. I would like an opportunity to make up for your opinion and make things right. Currently my time is taken for 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 mon,wed, and Friday and this Monday at noon but any other time I'm available. Again you have my sincere apoligy. John Blue"

Analee J.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It turned out beautifully! And the guys were super nice and very professional - and my husband is pretty picky. We would definitely work with them again!
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you for the nice review we do strive for 100% customer satisfaction and we look forward to be of service to the you in the future"

Sarah C.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Excellent service!
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you ever so much for the great review we take great pride in our work and we strive always for 100% customer satisfaction John Blue."

Sue P.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Removed weeds and volunteer trees from fence line.  Removed weeds from landscaping.  Cleaned gutters.  Just general yard clean-up.
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you for your review. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction you know if you need anything just give us a call"

Don Y.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$169
They worked steadily and efficiently for several hours (4-5) over two days.  They did an excellent job.  Definitely will use them again and I highly recommend them.
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you for the great review your input helps us to know our strengths and weaknesses with this information we bring our goal of 100% satisfaction to a realization"

Christopher W.
Jan 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
The service was OK. They didn't do as good a job on the leaves as I would have liked, but it was cheap enough.
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you for your review and I apologize that we failed to clean up the leaves to your satisfaction. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction if you were unsatisfied you as a customer have the right to call me so we could meet and make it right please keep us in mind for your future needs"

Kathryn C.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$167

John, Kevin and their crew were great, and I definitely got more than I paid for (even if I had paid full price, instead of using a special offer on Angie's List).

I appreciated their responsiveness and reliability from beginning to end. John called within 24 hours of my ordering his service through Angie's (I thought I would have to call him). John had to reschedule once due to a family member's health issue but he let me know well in advance. Then he reschedule for a horribly cold day in November, and they showed up.

As for the work itself, they were very thorough and detail-oriented. I walked John around the yard and we talked about what needed to be done. John and Kevin took care of everything and then some, even removing a lot of dead weeds in my mulch that I should have had under better control during the summer and fall.

John and Kevin offered some good and appreciated advice regarding some landscaping work that I had done in spring 2013 but with which I was not totally happy. I also asked John to take some mental notes about my lawn and landscaping as I hope to hire them in the spring to get my landscaping under control once and for all. I plan to hire them for mowing as well.

Very professional, very thorough, very reasonable. After struggling lawn care services for several years, I think I finally have found the right folks.


Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you very much [member name removed] for your great review. Kevin and I strive for 100% customs satisfaction. Truth be known we take better care of our customers lawn and landscape then we do our own. Thank you again John and Kevin Blue Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service lnc."

Telly W.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$146
The service was outstanding.  We called Blue J's early in the afternoon and left a message.  To our surprise John called us back earlier that evening and inquired as to what we were looking to have done.  We then scheduled a day for the services to commence.  Unfortunately due to the weather we had to reschedule the appointment a couple of times. On the day the service was to commence, John called to confirm the location and work to be done.  Although we were out of town at the time, John pressed on with the work and what an excellent job he and his crew did. We arrived back home late that evening and could not really see all that was done…but when I woke the next morning and looked out my window I immediately texted John and thanked him for the awesome work.  I look forward to doing business with Blue J's this upcoming spring for some landscaping and possibly some routine yard services.
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Mr. [removed member name] Kevin and I are thankful for your favorable review. We strive to have 100% customer satisfaction, and we are delighted and look forward to serving you in the future"

Kay C.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
We were very impressed.  My husband is very finicky about his lawn and gardens - but they quickly and efficiently did everything that was on our list.  After they left we thought we should have had them edge the lawn next to the street - went out and sure enough, they had done it without being told.  They had excellent equipment, including a large lawn vac that even picked up poop from our very healthy standard poodles.  (That's another thing - the way they greeted and played with our dogs - to us that's a comment on good people!)  We were prepared to pay beyond the Angie's List price - but were told no.  We then chatted about using them in the spring.  We are looking forward to a good working relationship.  We're getting just old enough that it's great to have someone come in and do the hard labor and leave the small fun stuff to us.
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"Thank you for the great review. We at Blue J's find great joy in the work we do and we really liked your garden and the way you had all the plants marked by name,it was a great learning tool for my employees with less knowledge of plants and how to ID them. Its also comforting to know other people spoil their dogs the same we do. Thank you again John & Kevin Blue"

Burton C.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Called me and set apt to review the work
I was requesting. I wanted my shrubs and plantings cut back as they have not
been attended to for many years. John was very detailed in explaining that not
only would they do that but also remove all the weeds and dead debris form the
landscape.  He also informed me he was pretty confident that it could be
accomplished within the four hours I had paid for.  I was so impressed
with the professional attitude and attention to detail I asked John how much
more it would cost me to apply new mulch 4 inches deep.  When he told me
$103 I immediately agreed as I felt that was an exceptional price.  I was
so impressed with this service that I contracted their service for snow removal
this season as well as maybe lawn cutting next year as well as more landscaping
plantings. They did all they said they would do.  The site was cleaned up
and all debris was hauled off.  I am very pleased with this service and
would recommend highly to anyone.  John stays on top of the details and calls
when condition delay appointments which I was very thankful for and not
used too.  I have been looking for some time for someone not only to
provide this service but someone I could trust and thanks to AngiesList mission
accomplished.




Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"What a great review Thank you very much it good to know our hard work is appreicated. we look forward to serving you in the future John & Kevin Blue"

Mike K.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$42
He is great and makes sure all is cleaned up afger mowing.  Rates are reasonable too.  We will use him for our snow removal also and next year for our lan care.
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"[member name removed] we at Blue J's are thankful for your nice review. We strive for 100% satisfaction and we believe in being fair and honest with our fellow man"

Sue P.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
He does everything outside. He does the yard and the snow.  The pricing for the snow removal depends on how deep it is and how wet it is. During the Summer he mows the yard and during the Winter he scoops the snow off of the porch, sidewalks and driveway. If I asked him he probably would do roof snow removal if I needed it done. Whatever I need I usually just ask him. I've been using his services for five years. He's obviously very reasonable in his rates and he's always really prompt; it snows and he's here. He takes good care of the yard, I never have to worry about it. I know that he's going to show up and take care of it. I don't have to worry about anything. He just comes out, I don't every have to call him; it's awesome. I've known him so long he's like a friend now. He's been around for so long and especially now since my husband passed, he knows that I can't do any of this stuff so he just takes care of it.
Response from Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc.
"[member name removed], Kevin and I are so thankful to you for the review you sent in. It has really helped us grow our business. We will always be there for all your needs. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction"

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FAQ

Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc. is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, Blue J's Lawn and Landscape Service Inc. does not offer warranties.