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%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not 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.99SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 37 lawn care servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 97%
5.0★★★★★58 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 Machtinger Landscaping LLC five stars based on fifty-eight reviews, with the owner responding to only two percent of them. Customers consistently describe the company as professional and punctual, noting that crews communicate effectively throughout projects. Recurring themes highlight reasonable pricing, skilled workmanship on stone and plant installations, and positive interactions with staff. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which are exclusively five-star reviews.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 58 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 58 Google reviews (56 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 23, 2026.
Service: Lawn Care Service serving Palo Alto, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other lawn care 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.
Machtinger Landscaping LLCLawn Care 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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.A
99
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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.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: 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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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.Machtinger Landscaping LLC: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 79.–
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Star ratings
58 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars58100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 56 written reviews
100%praise
Praise108100%
Complaints00%
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 price2777%
Reasonable823%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results2927%
Staff & attitude2119%
Would recommend2019%
Speed & response1514%
Communication109%
Price & value109%
Honesty & trust33%
What customers talk about
We read 56 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“When they finished they did such an amazing job better then I expected.”
“Very professional, hardworking, and easy to work with.”
“The quality of the work really stood out, and I would definitely recommend Machtinger Landscaping.”
“Noah was really quick to respond to my service request and he provided me with good information for me to make a decision.”
“When they crew showed up very personal and communicated with me every step of the way.”
“The prices were very reasonable, the crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and I could not be more satisfied with the work they did.”
“Called for my front yard bushea needed trimming and lawn cut very fast and reliable service”
People customers mention
Park7 reviews
Atherton3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Machtinger Landscaping LLC for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Johnny1 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★★★★★
Excellent landscaping company. Very professional, hardworking, and easy to work with. The quality of the work really stood out, and I would definitely recommend Machtinger Landscaping.
Great priceLandscape installationsLawn landscapingDriveway landscaping
Chengez5 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★★★★★
The Machtinger team are exceptional and I would highly recommend them for all your landscaping needs. The prices were very reasonable, the crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and I could not be more satisfied with the work they did. I love all the improvements that have been made to my backyard and I would definitely hire them again!
Great price
Anthony1 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★★★★★
First time trying Machtinger Landscaping was nervous because I had high expectations. When they crew showed up very personal and communicated with me every step of the way. When they finished they did such an amazing job better then I expected. If your looking for top tier services and quality that's unmatched deal with Machtinger Landscaping
Great priceStone landscaping
Joseph1 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★★★★★
I met a rep from Machtinger by chance and when he said what they can do and for what price I thought he was joking. So I called his bluff. Best decision I’ve made since buying my home. No joke. The stones the plants the lighting. Every day feels like a dream when I come home. If you need landscaping, just call them.
Great priceWalkway landscapingConcrete masonryLawn landscaping
Red2 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★★★★★
This landscaping service was excellent, glad I was able to see the great work and quality business they do. It's rare in these days you get great customer service, great price, and a GREAT job done. I am highly proud of the landscaping service, I will highly recommend to my peers and family, this service is the real…
Great priceWalkway landscaping
HarryLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★
Noah was really quick to respond to my service request and he provided me with good information for me to make a decision. The installation and follow-up were excellent.
Excellent landscaping company. Very professional, hardworking, and easy to work with. The quality of the work really stood out, and I would definitely recommend Machtinger Landscaping.
The Machtinger team are exceptional and I would highly recommend them for all your landscaping needs. The prices were very reasonable, the crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and I could not be more satisfied with the work they did. I love all the improvements that have been made to my backyard and I would definitely hire them again!
Price assessment: Great price
Anthony johnson1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Anthony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
First time trying Machtinger Landscaping was nervous because I had high expectations. When they crew showed up very personal and communicated with me every step of the way. When they finished they did such an amazing job better then I expected. If your looking for top tier services and quality that's unmatched deal with Machtinger Landscaping
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Stone landscaping
Joseph DiGilio-Batalla1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I met a rep from Machtinger by chance and when he said what they can do and for what price I thought he was joking. So I called his bluff. Best decision I’ve made since buying my home. No joke. The stones the plants the lighting. Every day feels like a dream when I come home. If you need landscaping, just call them.
This landscaping service was excellent, glad I was able to see the great work and quality business they do. It's rare in these days you get great customer service, great price, and a GREAT job done. I am highly proud of the landscaping service, I will highly recommend to my peers and family, this service is the real deal and they will take care of you, it's a blessing when you can do business with fair and caring people. I am beyond happy and will be using the landscaping service again when needed.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Walkway landscaping
Harry ChangLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Harry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Noah was really quick to respond to my service request and he provided me with good information for me to make a decision. The installation and follow-up were excellent.
Services: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
Xenia Hammer1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Xenia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hired these guys on a whim to do some landscaping for my grandma’s house and they did an amazing job! I am so glad I found them, because my grandma can be so picky when it comes to who can work at her house. She had no complaints. She loves sitting out there now and being active outside because she likes how “bien bonita me la tienen” (pretty they have her lawn looking). 10/10 😊 Hire them they are grandma approved!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Irrigation system repair & maintenance, Lawn landscaping, Landscaping maintenance
ROBYN SHORTERLocal Guide · 66 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews ROBYN has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
