Garden center · Ringwood, NJ · reviewed since 2014
iHow 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 64%90+57.2Reliability 28%95+26.8Replies to reviews 8%92+7.6Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 17 garden centersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 94%
4.9★★★★★143 Google reviews · 24 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.89★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Reviewers highlight the garden center's extensive inventory of plants, trees, and gift shop items, along with helpful staff who provide expert advice on landscaping needs. Customers also appreciate the availability of workshops, such as wreath-making classes, and the quality of seasonal products like Christmas trees. While most feedback is positive, a recurring criticism notes that the annual plant selection lacks unusual varieties, and one reviewer reported a transactional loss.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 143 reviews (93% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 143 Google reviews (103 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 83% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 11, 2026.
Service: Garden Center serving Ringwood, New Jersey.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other garden centers
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach 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: satisfaction.
Glenwild Garden CenterGarden Centers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Glenwild Garden Center: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.A
90
ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Glenwild Garden Center: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.A
95
Craft & serviceiCraft & 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: 58.–
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ValueiValue · 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: 88.–
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MomentumiMomentum · 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.Glenwild Garden Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Glenwild Garden Center: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 40.A
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Star ratings
143 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars13393%
4 stars86%
3 stars11%
2 stars00%
1 star11%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 103 written reviews
98%praise
Praise8498%
Complaints22%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Staff & attitude5969%
Price & value1012%
Quality & results78%
Would recommend67%
Speed & response22%
Communication22%
What customers talk about
We read 103 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The staff there are very helpful and knowledgeable and I have now found my new plant spot!”
“Had a great experience with extremely helpful staff, a huge selection and reasonable prices.”
“The Glenwild Nursery was the most wonderful experience.”
“Highly recommend this local gem!”
“I bounced in here for a quick pick up of a poncetta to bring to my hairdresser at christmas time.”
“He listened to my request and was nothing but accommodating, professional, creative and kind.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
MMonsterZeroLocal Guide · 10 reviewsiTotal 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★
What a charming old fashioned garden center and gift shop. While I don't have a yard to maintenance, they seem to have everything you could want to create your home landscape. There is a greenhouse filled with house plants, flowers and at this time of year pumpkins galore. The gift shop is what caught my eye and it…
PPatrickLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Very helpfu and knowledgeable staff. Our new go to nursery for all our planting needs.
MM.Local Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Great native NJ plant section. Organic fruit and veggie plants, and a large section of everything in between. The staff there are very helpful and knowledgeable and I have now found my new plant spot!
LLaurie7 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
Best garden center we have ever been too! Gift shop, knowledgeable staff, great owners, AMAZING selection of trees, plants, flowers 🌺 anything you could EVER need! 🙌💕
SSuzanne6 reviewsiTotal 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★★★★★
The most charming, local, family-owned treasure in the area! This garden center has it all from annuals, perennials, trees, mulch, and propane to an absolutely perfectly-curated gift shop! They have pots and trellises and wind, chimes and bird houses and just about anything that you are looking forward to make your…
PPegLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal 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★★★
Nice people -get lots of stuff there but their annual selection is boring and has nothing unusual-which is unusual for a garden center.
What a charming old fashioned garden center and gift shop. While I don't have a yard to maintenance, they seem to have everything you could want to create your home landscape. There is a greenhouse filled with house plants, flowers and at this time of year pumpkins galore. The gift shop is what caught my eye and it has some delightful holiday items, and you can buy farm fresh apple cider and local unprocessed honey, too. Simply a wonderful throwback to the type of mom-and-pop business that is sadly fading in today's corporate run world. They have been in business for almost a century! Same family! Great place!
Response from the owner · a week ago
HI MonsterZero--Thank you for the great review! Please let us know what we can do to earn a 5 star review in addition to your glowing words. Hope to see you soon!
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AsheLocal Guide · 36 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ashe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very helpfu and knowledgeable staff. Our new go to nursery for all our planting needs.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thanks Patrick! We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. Thank you again for the great review and we look forward to seeing you soon.
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Lynn ToledoLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great native NJ plant section. Organic fruit and veggie plants, and a large section of everything in between. The staff there are very helpful and knowledgeable and I have now found my new plant spot!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thanks M.! We’re thrilled to be your new plant spot and really look forward to seeing you again!
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A Robert GuzzioLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews A has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Best garden center we have ever been too! Gift shop, knowledgeable staff, great owners, AMAZING selection of trees, plants, flowers 🌺 anything you could EVER need! 🙌💕
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thanks for the great review Laurie! We really appreciate it and hope we see you again soon. It's such a great time to be around all the flowers! :)
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Suzanne VanOver6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Suzanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The most charming, local, family-owned treasure in the area! This garden center has it all from annuals, perennials, trees, mulch, and propane to an absolutely perfectly-curated gift shop! They have pots and trellises and wind, chimes and bird houses and just about anything that you are looking forward to make your gardens and homes something to talk about. The best part, however, is their warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond tomake your experience there productive and pleasant! Highly recommend this local gem!
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thanks for your great review Suzanne! We hope to see you again soon!
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Peg O’NeilLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Peg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nice people -get lots of stuff there but their annual selection is boring and has nothing unusual-which is unusual for a garden center.
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Hi Peg, I'm sorry that one of our employees did not explain that we have tons more annuals coming in soon! It has been very cold at night and is going down to 41 degrees here on Friday morning. We don't have room in the building for everything and we also don't want our customers buying plants that will die if they don't bring them in at night. Please come back on Friday afternoon or next week--you'll see hundreds more plants!
