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G3 Fertilizing and Weed Control

Lawn care service · Lake City, MN · reviewed since 2020

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 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%91+13.8Experts Score= 95Not enough data for 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.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#35 of 86 pest control servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 60%
5.0 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · 15 photos
96%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.
13%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
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G3 Fertilizing and Weed Control at a glance

Google reviewers rate G3 Fertilizing and Weed Control five stars based on twenty-four reviews, with the owner responding to thirteen percent of them. Customers consistently describe the lawn care services as professional, punctual, and effective at improving yard appearance. Recurring themes highlight clear communication, fair pricing, and responsive attention to specific lawn needs. The available excerpts contain no low-star reviews or common criticisms, focusing entirely on positive experiences with the local team.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 24 Google reviews (20 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 13% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 6, 2026.
  • Service: Pest Control Service serving Lake City, Minnesota.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other pest control 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 reliability; weakest: value.

Satisfaction95Reliability96Craft & service–Value91Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 95 (median 93)Reliability: 96 (median 93)Value: 91 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyPest Control 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.G3 Fertilizing and Weed Control: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
95
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.G3 Fertilizing and Weed Control: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
96
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: 98.–
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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.G3 Fertilizing and Weed Control: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
91
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.G3 Fertilizing and Weed Control: 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: 90.–
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Star ratings

24 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2396%
  • 4 stars14%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 20 written reviews

  • Praise37100%
  • Complaints00%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price267%
  • Reasonable133%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results1027%
  • Speed & response924%
  • Staff & attitude822%
  • Would recommend411%
  • Communication38%
  • Price & value38%

What customers talk about

We read 20 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The work was done professionally, on time, and with great attention to detail.”
  • “Great, professional, efficient aeration provided by G3 and Roman!”
  • “G3 always does a great job, prompt and friendly service.”
  • “Highly recommend.”
  • “Cole answered all my questions for what needed to be done with my lawn and serviced it in a timely manner taking into account weather conditions.”
  • “Communication is excellent, prices are fair, first time customer so looking forward to great results.”

People customers mention

  • Cole 5 reviews

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

Recent reviews

Jim3 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 month ago★★★★★

Excellent lawn aeration service! The work was done professionally, on time, and with great attention to detail. Highly recommend.

CarrieLocal Guide · 64 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 month ago★★★★★

The G3 team has done a fantastic job of whipping our lawn into shape. A previous provider was less than careful when they were treating our lawn and we found G3 at just the right moment. We're a multi-year customer and couldn't be happier about our decision to change. We get a lot of compliments on how great…

Kenneth8 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★★★★★

Cole answered all my questions for what needed to be done with my lawn and serviced it in a timely manner taking into account weather conditions.

Kathy1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

G3 always does a great job, prompt and friendly service. Now to get that lawn fully greened up and growing. Thanks, as always Cole!!

Sue4 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. · Edited 6 months ago★★★★★

Cole and his staff are courteous and very professional. Would recommend for lawn care

Chad8 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I’ve been working with G3 Fertilizing and Weed control for the past few summers. My yard has never looked better. Cole and his crew are timely and professional. Supporting this local business has been a win-win.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 24 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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Thomas Holets4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great, professional, efficient aeration provided by G3 and Roman!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Jim Ahrens3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent lawn aeration service! The work was done professionally, on time, and with great attention to detail. Highly recommend.

Carrie WittenbergLocal Guide · 64 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The G3 team has done a fantastic job of whipping our lawn into shape. A previous provider was less than careful when they were treating our lawn and we found G3 at just the right moment. We're a multi-year customer and couldn't be happier about our decision to change. We get a lot of compliments on how great things look and most of that is the result of the care taken by Cole to get things right for us.

Kenneth Selvig8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kenneth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cole answered all my questions for what needed to be done with my lawn and serviced it in a timely manner taking into account weather conditions.

Kathy Drayna1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kathy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

G3 always does a great job, prompt and friendly service. Now to get that lawn fully greened up and growing. Thanks, as always Cole!!

Scott Krook1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys do a great job! Thank you, Cole!

Amy StocktonLocal Guide · 11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cole does a great job! Our lawn has never looked better!

Sue Reed4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sue has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Cole and his staff are courteous and very professional. Would recommend for lawn care

Chad Gustafson8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I’ve been working with G3 Fertilizing and Weed control for the past few summers. My yard has never looked better. Cole and his crew are timely and professional. Supporting this local business has been a win-win.

Paige Schumacher1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Paige has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our yard has never looked better!

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