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Lawn Buddies

Lawn care service · Ammon, ID · reviewed since 2015

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 55%74+40.4Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%64+9.1Replies to reviews 7%36+2.5Craft & service penalty78−2.2Momentum penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 69Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.69SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#26 of 28 mulching servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 7%
4.7 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · 24 photos
86%five-star reviews
4.72★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.4%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.
14%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
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Lawn Buddies at a glance

Customers frequently cite punctuality, clear communication regarding arrival times, and effective results from fertilization and weed control services. Pricing is often described as reasonable, and staff are noted for being professional and responsive to specific requests. However, some low-rated reviews highlight issues with missed appointments, billing discrepancies, and a perceived decline in customer service responsiveness under new ownership.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 88 reviews (86% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 88 Google reviews (73 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 14% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 12, 2026.
  • Service: Mulching Service serving Ammon, Idaho.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 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 reliability; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction74Reliability82Craft & service78Value64Momentum98Replies to reviews36Satisfaction: 74 (median 91)Reliability: 82 (median 89)Craft & service: 78 (median 98)Value: 64 (median 100)Momentum: 98 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 36 (median 70)
Lawn BuddiesMulching 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.Lawn Buddies: 74/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.B
74
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.Lawn Buddies: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
82
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.Lawn Buddies: 78/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.B
78
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.Lawn Buddies: 64/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
64
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.Lawn Buddies: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
98
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.Lawn Buddies: 36/100 on this factor. Category median: 70.D
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Star ratings

88 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars7686%
  • 4 stars78%
  • 3 stars22%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star33%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 73 written reviews

  • Praise9597%
  • Complaints33%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price18%
  • Reasonable1185%
  • Overpriced18%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend2020%
  • Staff & attitude1919%
  • Quality & results1717%
  • Speed & response1616%
  • Communication1010%
  • Price & value99%
  • Honesty & trust77%

What customers talk about

We read 73 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I highly recommend this company for lawn care needs.”
  • “Fertilization and weed control was applied at my home and was done professionally.”
  • “I’ve been using Lawn buddies for a few years now and they are easy to work with and do great work!”
    “Great to use if you want terrible service and be over-charged.”
  • “They are very responsive and always let me know before they come.”
  • “Reasonably priced service, with excellent communication and simple billing.”
  • “The price is reasonable in comparison to buying the fertilizer and weed control products for self application.”
  • “Their team is reliable, professional, and easy to work with.”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Lawn Buddies for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Larry5 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Once on the schedule they did good work. My lawn has never looked better. I will be using them again.

Reasonable priceWeed controlLawn pest control
Wyatt7 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. · 2 months ago★★★

Great service from Lawn Buddies! They are professional, reliable, and do an excellent job keeping the lawn healthy and green. Very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them!

Overpriced
Kim1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

I’ve been using Lawn buddies for a few years now and they are easy to work with and do great work!

Reasonable priceWeed controlLawn pest control
Brigham2 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★★★★★

Lawn Buddies have done a great job. They are very responsive and always let me know before they come. My lawn has never looked so good.

Reasonable priceWeed control
Steve1 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. · Edited 4 months ago★★★★★

They always took care of us with fertilizer, insecticides, pesticides, and whatever we needed to make yard look great.

Reasonable priceRodent extermination
DebLocal Guide · 13 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 4 months ago★★★★★

I really love the service Lawn Buddies provides. They follow through with their time commitments and are gracious to address any areas of concern. I highly recommend this company for lawn care needs.

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Weed control26—
Lawn pest control13—
Irrigation system repair & maintenance3—

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Larry Fransen5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Larry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Once on the schedule they did good work. My lawn has never looked better. I will be using them again.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Weed control, Lawn pest control
Wyatt Roberts7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wyatt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service from Lawn Buddies! They are professional, reliable, and do an excellent job keeping the lawn healthy and green. Very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them!

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
Kim Battleson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I’ve been using Lawn buddies for a few years now and they are easy to work with and do great work!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Weed control, Lawn pest control
Thomas Mounts9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

our lawn has never looked better

Brigham Ball2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brigham has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lawn Buddies have done a great job. They are very responsive and always let me know before they come. My lawn has never looked so good.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Weed control
Steve Abbott1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Steve has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They always took care of us with fertilizer, insecticides, pesticides, and whatever we needed to make yard look great.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Rodent extermination
Jessica Baler5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I highly recommend this company. They are efficient and reliable.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Weed control
Deb Keca-SamsonLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Deb has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I really love the service Lawn Buddies provides. They follow through with their time commitments and are gracious to address any areas of concern. I highly recommend this company for lawn care needs.

Norris Johnson8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Norris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have been using Lawn Buddies for our fertilization and lawn weed and lawn pest control for the past three years. They have been consistent in their delivery, and the yard is better off for their attention to it. We have been pleased with their service and recommend them often.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Weed control, Lawn pest control, Service not listed
Eddy Jones4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eddy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My lawn has never looked better!! Way better than my last lawn care service.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Weed control

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