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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%85+12.9Experts Score= 97Not 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.97SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#3 of 23 landscape designersiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
5.0★★★★★117 Google reviews · 23 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★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.
Google reviewers rate H&M Gardening five stars based on 117 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Customers frequently cite punctuality, clear communication, and reasonable pricing for services including sod installation, drainage repairs, tree trimming, and hardscaping. Recurring themes highlight professionalism, attention to detail during cleanup, and the provision of 3D designs. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are positive.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 117 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 117 Google reviews (112 with written comments, 26 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
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: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: value.
H&M GardeningLandscape Designers 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.H&M Gardening: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
100
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.H&M Gardening: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
98
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: 84.–
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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.H&M Gardening: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
85
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.H&M Gardening: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 75.–
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Star ratings
117 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars117100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 112 written reviews
99%praise
Praise26299%
Complaints21%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price229%
Reasonable571%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend5722%
Quality & results5320%
Staff & attitude4517%
Speed & response3313%
Price & value2811%
Communication249%
Honesty & trust249%
What customers talk about
We read 112 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Price, more than fair, knowledge, and quality of work was superb, very highly recommended for any landscape issues you may have.”
“I’m so happy I went with them cannot recommend them enough!”
“H&M landscaping did an awesome job they were fast and efficient and easy to work with.”
“From the start, communication was clear, and they were respectful of our property.”
“Contacted six different companies regarding this issue, H&M responded immediately, inspected my problem, gave me a very fair price, and began work two…”
“…ssue, H&M responded immediately, inspected my problem, gave me a very fair price, and began work two days later on the immediate issues regarding the…”
“H&M Gardening is great to work with and they’re very communicative.”
“I truly appreciated his honesty and transparency about their expertise, as well as being upfront about the types of projects and services they do not take on.”
People customers mention
Matthew12 reviews
Horacio11 reviews
Chicago5 reviews
Matt4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired H&M Gardening for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Beth1 reviewiTotal 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★★★★★
Knowledge and experience: 10/10
Professionalism: 10/10
Took our vision and treated the project as their own: 10/10
Yard landscapingYard gradingSod installation
Miguel1 reviewiTotal 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 months ago★★★★★
H&M landscaping did an awesome job they were fast and efficient and easy to work with. I’m very happy with there work and enjoying my new and improved backyard.
Sylvia2 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 months ago★★★★★
Horacio and Matthew did a great job trimming a pine tree taller than my house. Tree had not been trimmed in years. Tree finally has the right shape and looks great!
Reasonable priceTree landscaping
Pedro6 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 months ago★★★★★
Great experience with this landscaping company H&M. From the start, communication was clear, and they were respectful of our property. The crew did an excellent job—details like the edging and cleanup were spot on. Our yard looks beautiful and well-maintained. I've been working with them for a few years.
Reasonable priceWalkway landscaping
Mariela2 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 months ago★★★★★
Great company and great people. H&M Gardening did a fantastic job on the landscaping around our home. New pavers, sod, plants, mulch, lighting. We will be using them again for future landscaping projects.
Great priceLandscape design constructionLandscape installationsPatio design
Alek2 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 months ago★★★★★
Matt and the crew did an amazing job. H&M Gardening is great to work with and they’re very communicative. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a landscaping company in Lemont IL and surrounding areas.
Beth and Tyler thank you so much for this wonderful review, we really appreciate your feedback. Thank you for trusting H&M Gardening with your landscaping project in Oaklawn IL. We are super glad that you are happy with the results of the backyard landscaping renovation, sod installation, and grading.
Jim Spratte3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I reside in Lemont
Had drainage issues due to downspout drains being clogged, compromised by roots, etc.
Was very concerned about possible seepage issues in that I was unable to rod the drains out any longer, and had substantial gutter overflow pooling along my foundation from four of nine downspouts.
Contacted six different companies regarding this issue, H&M responded immediately, inspected my problem, gave me a very fair price, and began work two days later on the immediate issues regarding the four locations.
They spent two days removing the old landscape corrugated piping, redirected, retrenched, and replaced with pvc piping, adding cleanouts to each downspout. They knew exactly what was required, ensured that all trenches were at the proper angles away from the house, replaced mulch, bushes, and sod, when complete, cleanup was spotless!
I was so happy with these results, especially after a heavy rain, that I recontacted them several weeks ago, and had them address the five remaining downspouts.
Again the quality of work was exceptional, they redirected the direction of a couple, incorporating several into one drain which made much more sense when complete, ensuring that all water drained downhill away from my residence. Upon completion, once again, they left my landscaping in even better condition than when they started.
Price, more than fair, knowledge, and quality of work was superb, very highly recommended for any landscape issues you may have.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Yard drainage, Drainage solutions
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for this detailed review James! We're thrilled we could resolve your downspout drainage issues in Lemont, IL with PVC piping upgrade, cleanouts, and proper drain regrading. Our landscaping team takes pride in combining expert drainage solutions with quality sod installation, mulch replacement, and garden bed restoration, leaving every property looking better than before. As a full-service landscaping company serving Lemont, IL and the greater Chicagoland area, we're grateful for your trust and this glowing recommendation. H&M Gardening is the best landscaping company in Lemont, IL and we look forward to helping with any future landscape design, paver patio, retaining wall, or drainage needs. Thank you for choosing H&M Gardening!
Miguel Hernandez1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Miguel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
H&M landscaping did an awesome job they were fast and efficient and easy to work with. I’m very happy with there work and enjoying my new and improved backyard.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much Miguel for your 5 star review. H&M Gardening is the best landscaping company in Oak Forest, IL and we're glad you love your new and improved backyard landscaping. Cleaning up and clearing all the over grown weeds and landscaping, with adding the new river rock decorative stone turned out amazing. We appreciate you trusting us with your yard and can't wait to help you with your next outdoor living and landscaping project. Your feedback means a lot to us and our team.
Sylvia Barrera2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sylvia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Horacio and Matthew did a great job trimming a pine tree taller than my house. Tree had not been trimmed in years. Tree finally has the right shape and looks great!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree landscaping
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you, Sylvia! We take a lot of pride in getting tree trimming right, especially on a job like this one that hadn’t been shaped in years. Glad we could get your pine tree back into a healthy, well-maintained shape. We appreciate you trusting H&M Gardening with your tree landscaping needs, don’t hesitate to reach out for any future tree trimming or yard maintenance!
Pedro D6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Pedro has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great experience with this landscaping company H&M. From the start, communication was clear, and they were respectful of our property. The crew did an excellent job—details like the edging and cleanup were spot on. Our yard looks beautiful and well-maintained. I've been working with them for a few years.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Walkway landscaping
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much, Pedro! We’re glad our landscaping crew could keep your landscaping and yard looking clean and well-maintained. It’s been a pleasure serving you these past few years, and we always aim to bring clear communication and careful attention to detail on every job. Thanks for trusting H&M Gardening.
Mariela Valencia2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mariela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great company and great people. H&M Gardening did a fantastic job on the landscaping around our home. New pavers, sod, plants, mulch, lighting. We will be using them again for future landscaping projects.
Thank you so much, Mariela! It was a pleasure transforming your outdoor living space with the new pavers, sod, plants, mulch, and landscape lighting. We’re so glad you’re happy with the results, and we look forward to working with you again on future projects!
Alek Chaves2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Matt and the crew did an amazing job. H&M Gardening is great to work with and they’re very communicative. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a landscaping company in Lemont IL and surrounding areas.
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much, Alek! It was a pleasure working with you. We’re glad you had a great experience with Matt and the crew, and we really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind review. H&M Gardening is the best landscaping company in Lemont, IL and we're always here for your landscaping needs in Lemont and the surrounding areas. Don't hesitate to reach out again for a paver patio or your next landscape design project!
Ana S1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Ana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
H&M Gardening does a great job with our lawn. We’ve been using them for years and have always been happy with their work.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you, Ana! We really appreciate your loyalty over the years, it means a lot to know you’ve consistently been happy with our lawn care. H&M Gardening is always here for your ongoing maintenance needs, and we’re glad to keep your lawn looking great season after season!
Linda Martinez2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a great experience with the landscaping services I received and wanted to share my appreciation for the quality of work, professionalism, and care shown throughout the entire process. Matthew took the time to walk me through everything they were going to do, explaining the scope of the project, what to expect, and how their team approaches the work. I truly appreciated his honesty and transparency about their expertise, as well as being upfront about the types of projects and services they do not take on.
The sod installation they completed turned out beautifully and made a significant improvement to the home in Burbank, IL. Matthew also shared valuable recommendations on how to properly maintain the new sod.
I also want to recognize Matthew’s team and his father for their patience and professionalism. They were incredibly helpful over the phone, took the time to answer my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the process. They even went above and beyond by stopping by to check on the lawn and make sure the new grass was receiving adequate water, which showed how much they genuinely cared about the outcome of their work.
It was refreshing to work with a team that values communication, honesty, and customer satisfaction. Their willingness to help and commitment to doing things the right way made the entire experience a positive one. I would highly recommend their landscaping services to anyone looking for knowledgeable, reliable, and caring professionals!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Linda, thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We’re thrilled the sod installation turned out beautifully and made such a difference for your Burbank, IL home. Matthew and the team really do believe in walking every customer through the process, being upfront about scope, and following up after the job’s done. We appreciate you trusting H&M Gardening with your yard, and we’re always here if you need help with garden beds, patios, or anything else down the road. Enjoy the new lawn!
Nina Baki16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hard working, good work ethic, so caring, great communication, and friendly!!! Totally recommend to anyone looking for patio/walkway work.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you, Janina! We’re so glad our team’s hard work and communication stood out to you. It was a pleasure working on your patio and walkway project, and we’re grateful for your recommendation. H&M Gardening is the best landscaping company in Palos Hills, IL and we're looking forward to helping with any future paver patio or landscape design needs!
