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 55%79+43.1Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#61 of 72 tree servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 15%
4.8★★★★★44 Google reviews · 24 photos
93%five-star reviews
4.82★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
7.1%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 Hollyhock Acres 4.8 out of 5 based on 44 reviews, with the owner responding to 93% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication, fair pricing, and thorough cleanup after projects like tree removal, grading, and planting. Recurring themes highlight the team's professionalism and ability to adhere to schedules. However, low-star reviews indicate concerns about missed appointments without rescheduling calls and a lack of guarantees for planted trees that died shortly after installation.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 44 reviews (93% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 44 Google reviews (38 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 93% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 9, 2026.
Service: Tree Service serving Waupun, Wisconsin.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other tree services
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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
Hollyhock Acres LandscapeTree Services 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.Hollyhock Acres Landscape: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
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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.Hollyhock Acres Landscape: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
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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: 98.–
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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.Hollyhock Acres Landscape: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Hollyhock Acres Landscape: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Hollyhock Acres Landscape: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 83.A
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Star ratings
44 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars4193%
4 stars00%
3 stars12%
2 stars12%
1 star12%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 38 written reviews
95%praise
Praise8495%
Complaints45%
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 price1063%
Reasonable638%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend2023%
Speed & response1820%
Staff & attitude1618%
Quality & results1416%
Price & value1113%
Communication78%
Honesty & trust22%
What customers talk about
We read 38 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Highly recommend Hollyhock Acres for any landscape work needed!”
“He was very responsive to our inquiry and answered all of our questions.”
“We had a basic design plan & your expertise helped turn it into an eye pleasing focus point.”
“The crew did a great job cleaning the debris from the yard prior to grading and seeding, and left the new landscaping looking great.”
“Followed up with a clear estimate and a great price.”
““The hydrangea tree and delivery and planting services were a bit pricey, but everything looks perfect.”
“Nate was very easy to work with, gave us great ideas, and explain why it would be better to this than that.”
“Hollyhock Acres is a trustworthy & knowledge choice for Landscaping.”
People customers mention
Nate10 reviews
Nathan5 reviews
Landscaping3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Hollyhock Acres Landscape for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Rred10 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 weeks ago★★★★★
We are so glad that we chose Hollyhock Acres to do our landscaping. The process was fast and painless. The price was right also. Nate did so well, that we are having him back for more projects. 5 stars, A +++
Great priceStone landscaping
DDon3 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. · a month ago★★★★★
I was very pleased with Nate and his crew on our Landscaping project. His crew was a number of college students who were very hardworkers which reminded me when I was going to school to cover the cost of my education. Also, he kept the price at the quote.
Great priceStone landscaping
DDee1 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Nate and team were amazing. Recently had 9 trees removed and lawn reseeded. They cleaned up every mess with no damage to rest of the property. Work was completed in a timely matter. VERY HAPPY with their work!! Highly recommend Nate and his team!!!
BBrenda1 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★★★★★
We would like to thank Nate and his team at Hollyhock Acres. Nate was very easy to work with, gave us great ideas, and explain why it would be better to this than that. The out come of our wall is awesome, the group all worked well together, clean up every night just a great group of people. We look forward to have…
Reasonable priceStone landscaping
DDarrel1 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★★★★★
Hello Nate,
Recently you & your crew turned our over grown & weedy flowerbed into a delightful & peaceful space. The carefully laid stone paths & low stone wall fit so well into our rural yard. We had a basic design plan & your expertise helped turn it into an eye pleasing focus point. I particularly like the small…
Great priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingLandscape design construction
MMark5 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★★★★★
Nate and team were awesome. Came out, gave a detailed explanation of what he planned to do and what options I should consider when planning for the future. Followed up with a clear estimate and a great price. Due to concrete work, Hollyhock had to be flexible with my construction but were easy to work with and…
We are so glad that we chose Hollyhock Acres to do our landscaping. The process was fast and painless. The price was right also. Nate did so well, that we are having him back for more projects. 5 stars, A +++
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Stone landscaping
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
We're glad you're happy with what we've done so far. Thanks for having us out again.
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Don Maurer3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Don has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I was very pleased with Nate and his crew on our Landscaping project. His crew was a number of college students who were very hardworkers which reminded me when I was going to school to cover the cost of my education. Also, he kept the price at the quote.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Stone landscaping
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thanks, Don. I’m sure Lizzy, one of the people on that crew, would be happy to know that you thought she was in college. 😂
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Dee Harmsen1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Dee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nate and team were amazing. Recently had 9 trees removed and lawn reseeded. They cleaned up every mess with no damage to rest of the property. Work was completed in a timely matter. VERY HAPPY with their work!! Highly recommend Nate and his team!!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Grass seeding, Tree stump removal, Tree trimming & pruning, Tree removal
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Dee
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Brenda Panzer1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Brenda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We would like to thank Nate and his team at Hollyhock Acres. Nate was very easy to work with, gave us great ideas, and explain why it would be better to this than that. The out come of our wall is awesome, the group all worked well together, clean up every night just a great group of people. We look forward to have more work done by them in the year to come. Thanks again!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Stone landscaping
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Brenda. You and your husband were easy to work for and glad you liked it.
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Tina BaleikoLocal Guide · 23 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The price of the job was reasonable. Our issue with Hollyhock Acres was that no guarantee on the trees was offered. We had 26 trees installed and right away 4 of them started to brown and die. We had to pay for 4 new trees. Hollyhock acres delivered them. One of those started to die right away. Hollyhock acres replaced that one tree free of charge but we needed to pick up the replacement. The tree line looks wonderful. The quality of the trees is what we question. We have watered the trees and done our best to get these trees to thrive. This is truly a mixed review. After reading hollyhock acres reply to my review I wouldn't recommend them for anything. What poor customer service. I didn't expect something for nothing but his response makes it sound like I deliberately tried to kill my trees. Insane. We asked over and over again how to best care for our trees and he waffled on his response. I understand he isn't a nursery but if I am purchasing trees from your business and you are planting them I expect something to help me when something goes wrong. The fact that the majority of my trees are doing well tells me I am not the reason why my trees are still dying in those 5 spots. Extremely poor customer service.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Tree landscaping, Mulching, Tree planting
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you for the review. We were clear from the start that we do not guarantee the plants. We are not a nursery. We have to buy these for projects. Yes we had you pay for the tree cost only when you killed your trees the first time but the next time we offered you one last replacement free of charge at our expense. We did what we could to accommodate you. Sorry that you feel like you had no hand in these trees dying.
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Darrel Gunderson1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Darrel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hello Nate,
Recently you & your crew turned our over grown & weedy flowerbed into a delightful & peaceful space. The carefully laid stone paths & low stone wall fit so well into our rural yard. We had a basic design plan & your expertise helped turn it into an eye pleasing focus point. I particularly like the small decorative
trees you suggested. I love their shapes & will enjoy them all
through the seasons of the year. We enjoyed working with you & your good natured, hard working crew. Thank you so much for beautifying our yard. Darrel & Ruth
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Stone landscaping, Walkway landscaping, Landscape design construction, Rock landscaping
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you for the kind words, Ruth and Darrel. We're glad you are enjoying your new yard. It was great working with you.
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Mark G5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nate and team were awesome. Came out, gave a detailed explanation of what he planned to do and what options I should consider when planning for the future. Followed up with a clear estimate and a great price. Due to concrete work, Hollyhock had to be flexible with my construction but were easy to work with and rearrange the landscaping schedule. The crew did a great job cleaning the debris from the yard prior to grading and seeding, and left the new landscaping looking great. Highly recommend Hollyhock Acres for any landscape work needed!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Grass seeding, Yard grading
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you. Glad we were able to be flexible for you.
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David Helm3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nathan and his team did a great job removing a couple trees, burying down spouts, and putting in our new lawn. Highly recommend Hollyhock Acres for any landscaping needs you have.
Nate transformed my old muddy backyard into a beautiful mulched area for our dogs to play and stay clean. He also added a paver patio & trees for us to relax & entertain.
Hollyhock Acres is a trustworthy & knowledge choice for Landscaping.
I will use him for my future projects!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Stone landscaping, Patio design, Yard landscaping, Tree landscaping, Landscaping maintenance
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thanks, Kraig you guys are great and easy to work for.
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Lori B7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
