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Ernst Landscaping

Landscaper · Louisville, KY · reviewed since 2025

How 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 69%97+67.2Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#10 of 57 mulching servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 84%
5.0 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · 13 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Jun 2026latest review

Ernst Landscaping at a glance

Google reviewers rate Ernst Landscaping five stars based on twenty-two reviews, noting that the owner did not respond to any of them. Customers highlight services including lawn care, yard transformations, gutter cleaning, and snow removal. Recurring themes focus on clear communication, punctuality, fair pricing, and attention to detail. Reviewers describe the team as professional and reliable, with no common criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 22 Google reviews (21 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: June 2, 2026.
  • Service: Mulching Service serving Louisville, Kentucky.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other mulching services

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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction97Reliability94Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 97 (median 88)Reliability: 94 (median 83)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Ernst LandscapingMulching Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Ernst Landscaping: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
97
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Ernst Landscaping: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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ValueValue · 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · 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.Ernst Landscaping: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 79.–
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Star ratings

22 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars22100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 21 written reviews

  • Praise47100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results1328%
  • Would recommend1123%
  • Staff & attitude715%
  • Communication715%
  • Speed & response511%
  • Price & value36%
  • Honesty & trust12%

What customers talk about

We read 21 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Matt and his crew have been fantastic to work with, attention to detail and on time from yard work to snow plowing I have used every service they have to offer!”
  • “I would highly recommend Ernst Landscaping for all your landscaping needs!”
  • “Matt is a professional in every sense of the word and a pleasure to work with.”
  • “Communication was always clear and prompt, Matt always answered any questions I had about the project!”
  • “They have always done an amazing job, in a timely manner and at fair price.”
  • “Matt's a great owner - he's reliable, fair, & consistently provides high-quality service.”

People customers mention

  • Matt 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Mandy7 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Ernst was amazing! He transformed my front, side and backyard lawn. He is super amazing and communicative!

Frederick7 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Matt is a professional in every sense of the word and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Bailey4 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Matt Ernst and his crew were amazing to work with! Communication was always clear and prompt, Matt always answered any questions I had about the project! They made my vision come to life and even better than what I had in mind! I would highly recommend Ernst Landscaping for all your landscaping needs!

Joseph2 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Matt and his crew have been fantastic to work with, attention to detail and on time from yard work to snow plowing I have used every service they have to offer!

nathan3 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Ernst Landscaping did a great job on our Fall cleanup and landscaping needs. Very professional and great communication through the entire process. I'd highly recommend Ernst Landscaping.

Richard1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

I have known Matt for years. He is a very hard working and driven young man. I highly recommend his service for your lawn care needs. You will definitely be happy with the choice.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 22 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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Mandy7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mandy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ernst was amazing! He transformed my front, side and backyard lawn. He is super amazing and communicative!

Frederick Ott7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Frederick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Matt is a professional in every sense of the word and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Kylie Seymour2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kylie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Highly recommend these guys!! Matt is the best and will get the job done!!

Bailey Farrell4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bailey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Matt Ernst and his crew were amazing to work with! Communication was always clear and prompt, Matt always answered any questions I had about the project! They made my vision come to life and even better than what I had in mind! I would highly recommend Ernst Landscaping for all your landscaping needs!

Joseph Miller2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Matt and his crew have been fantastic to work with, attention to detail and on time from yard work to snow plowing I have used every service they have to offer!

nathan wiselogel3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews nathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ernst Landscaping did a great job on our Fall cleanup and landscaping needs. Very professional and great communication through the entire process. I'd highly recommend Ernst Landscaping.

Joe HarrodLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Matt does a great job for me. I have used him for 3 years on mowing.

Richard Schneider1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have known Matt for years. He is a very hard working and driven young man. I highly recommend his service for your lawn care needs. You will definitely be happy with the choice.

cameron stewart2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews cameron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Easy to communicate with the owner and showed up when he said he would!

Austin Baum3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Austin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ernst Landscaping is your one stop shop for all landscaping needs! Cleaned our gutters in the Fall, plowed/salted our driveway and sidewalks in the Winter, and renovated our flower beds in the Spring. They have always done an amazing job, in a timely manner and at fair price. Contact them for your next project!

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