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Starkie Bros Garden Center

4.7 ★★★★★ · 123 Google reviews · 24 photos
Garden center · Baxter Estates, NY

Starkie Bros Garden Center at a glance

Google reviewers rate Starkie Bros Garden Center 4.7 out of 5 based on 123 reviews, with the owner responding to 89 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the extensive selection of plants, pond supplies, and garden accessories, noting that staff are generally knowledgeable and helpful with landscaping projects. However, several low-star reviews highlight significant issues with online order fulfillment, specifically citing delayed shipping dates, lack of communication, and poor customer service when contacting support.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 123 reviews (85% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 123 Google reviews (85 with written comments, 10 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 89% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 18, 2026.
  • Service: Pond Maintenance Service serving Baxter Estates, New York.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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Customer reviews

4.7
★★★★★
123 reviews on Google
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Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Steven HeckmanLocal Guide · 41 reviews
★★★★★

Amazing business and Family!

Response from the owner · Edited 4 days ago

Thanks Steve!

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James DonovanLocal Guide · 22 reviews
★★★★★

Every worker is too busy to help me, never seen anything like it, no one at registers either

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Virginia KingLocal Guide · 51 reviews
★★★★★

My favorite nursery on Long Island. Great for houseplant stuff, garden stuff, pond stuff, pretty much everything you could possibly need. Very friendly staff too. 😊

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks for the great review! What an honor to be your favorite!

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Matt Luisi4 reviews
★★★★★

We go to starkies all the time and it's always great. Lori in the fish department is the best!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks for the 5 stars! We agree, Lori IS the best!

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Dennis Roarke9 reviews
★★★★★

Great variety of garden and pond and planting and home supplies. Knowledgeable experienced staff. Family owned business. Support local. :)

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks Dennis!

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john k1 review
★★★★★

Great staff and a actually a cool place to visit and look around.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks John!

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carlo NardelliLocal Guide · 252 reviews
★★★★★

Love going here. They have so much to choose from. They have alot of great nursery stock. We buy quite a bit of products from here.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you Carlo! We appreciate your great review and your business.

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matthew corneliaLocal Guide · 49 reviews
★★★★★

Love the multiple options for herbs, veggies and flowers. Many varieties of plant food and pesticides deterents items. Great staff and very knowledgeable.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks Matthew! We appreciate your business!

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Yael WLocal Guide · 914 reviews
★★★★★

This garden center has some of the best varieties and plant prices on the island. My go to for veggies in the garden and native pollinator plants.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks Yael!

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J ArancibiaLocal Guide · 68 reviews
★★★★★

I find this place to be great.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks J!

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