Our Story
Founded in 2006, with humble beginnings in his garage, Scott Reinblatt took the leap of faith that his education and field experience would be enough to forge a great new landscape company. Despite his best planning, time has shown that his entrepreneurial seizure was destined for greatness, then failure, then rebirth before finally understanding what success really is.
From the beginning, it was very clear where we wanted to be, whom we wanted to work with, and what we could do to help. Despite a drought, recession, housing and bank crisis, and the normal challenges of building a new business, the first five years were like riding a rocket ship. We grew in size and scale, upgraded from the garage, to a warehouse, to a bigger warehouse with offices, and, finally, to a bigger warehouse with bigger offices and enough land to stock all the materials and equipment we could need. Our team grew with it. We opened a branch on the Georgia coast and had another office and warehouse. Celebrating our 10-year anniversary should have been fun and exciting, but it wasn’t. We were no longer having fun. The company culture changed due to the massive growth and new people. The work we were doing did not inspire us — it was just a means to an end. We became just another bloated landscape company with a vague identity. We needed a change and a break.
In 2016 the decision was made to get back to the basics, bring back the fun, and reignite the passion — or quit altogether. So, we closed the branch on the coast, found new jobs for all but our core employees, sold equipment and trucks, downsized our shop, and reduced the company all the way to its essence. This took a few years, a ton of sacrifice, and a lot of hard work. And it has been totally worth it!
Now, we are often referred to as a “boutique” firm. We have no visions of grandeur. We are not motivated by massive scale and top-line revenues. We are motivated by facilitating human connection through our work. We know what we do, whom we do it for, and, perhaps most importantly, we know WHY!
We make a positive contribution to our small corner of the world. We achieve this by being experts in our field, doing work that matters for people who care. We design and construct wonderful living spaces for families and friends to gather and enjoy time together. We create spaces for children to play and learn. We solve problems and provide peace of mind. We create value and preserve culture. We make your place more enjoyable. We are not just landscapers, hardscapers, masons, and drainage specialists. We are a unique part of this community. This is where we fit. And we are totally happy to be a “boutique” Landscape Design/Build Firm that relies on client referrals to keep us going.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our purpose is to improve the lives of our clients, team members, and partners, enhance the livability in our community, and leave a legacy for the next generation.
We love living and playing in Atlanta. This city is special. The canopy of our Urban Forest is a unique source of beauty and protection that allows us to enjoy a healthy life outdoors. We love the way in which we respect each other and grow forward as a dynamically gifted community. We appreciate the details of the original architecture in our oldest neighborhoods and admire the new trends as they emerge. We believe we have the responsibility to help cultivate this culture. We believe in quality products, contextual materials, innovative designs, and professional workmanship. We celebrate life with our clients. We take care of our people by paying them well and investing in their training and education. We support our schools and community with fundraisers and volunteer days. We support Georgia nursery growers that supply our industry. We only use the best equipment, tools, and technology. We value our relationships with our professional partners. It takes a Village . . . we just happen to live in the best one around.
YOUR TEAM
Scott Reinblatt
President and Chief Horticultural Nerd
GCLP, GSWCC Level 1A Certified, ICPI
Scott has been playing in the dirt most of his life and believes working in the green industry is the most rewarding professional path - Always something to learn, rarely mastered, always evolving. He demonstrates his passion for the green industry and community by investing his time and resources in multiple ways. Scott has been a board member of MALTA (now UAC), Task Force Member of GCLP, UGA Extension Advisor, involved in legislation regarding the landscape industry at a State Level, advisor for several industry suppliers, and much more. Scott believes in the importance of developing team members to reach their potential – including helping employees begin their own companies - and actively mentors new landscape business owners. Scott also invests his time in his community through volunteering for committees of local neighborhood organizations, sponsoring local non-profits, school programs, and generally helping where he can. Scott enjoys traveling and touring gardens around the world that includes multiple countries on four continents, gleaning contextual knowledge from each experience. Deliriously happily married to Jane, they share the joy of raising four children together in East Atlanta Village. When he finally slows down and relaxes, Scott enjoys spending time with family and friends, seeing live music, playing in the city, and learning new things.
Jeffrey Orkin
Designer / Project Manager
BA (Landscape Architecture/Contracting), MBA (Sustainability)
Jeffrey has a diverse background that makes him uniquely qualified to design your dream space! He has degrees in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Contracting, and an MBA with a concentration in Sustainability. His career began in Nashville at Gresham Smith and Partners where he was a part of their Land Planning division. In 2008, he was a founding partner of Landscape Solutions of Nashville, a residential design-build firm focusing on innovative stormwater management, native plants, and edible landscapes. After nearly a decade of that work, he started Greener Roots Farm, a commercial scale hydroponic farm. In January of 2023, his family relocated to Atlanta prompting him to sell his farming business and begin applying his many skills in his local community. Jeffrey is a passionate problem solver, experienced builder, wood fired cooking enthusiast, and lover of travel, good food, and family.
Paige Lee
Office Admin & Bookkeeping
Paige is the office bookkeeper/admin for Big Blue Sky and has been Scott's right hand with the business since its founding back in 2006. She is a GA native, wife of an entrepreneurial husband of over 18 years, and mother to two school-aged daughters. Her hobbies and interests include journaling, singing in the church choir, training as a blue belt in the martial art of Brazilian jiu jitsu, and being a dog mom to two beautiful Doberman pinschers as well as taking care of her small flock of yard chickens. She loves all things math and is eager to help with anything needed on the administrative side of the business. She considers herself very lucky and privileged to be a part of the Big Blue Sky team.