Patrick ColeLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patrick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleVery healthy plants, and knowledgeable staff.
Van Vugt Farms
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 64%86+54.6Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%38+3.1Experts Score= 82Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 17 garden centersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 75%
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · 12 photos
93%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review
Van Vugt Farms at a glance
Google reviewers for Van Vugt Farms in Ringwood, NJ, consistently praise the establishment for its healthy plant quality, wide selection of flowers and vegetables, and reasonable pricing. Customers frequently highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff who provide helpful guidance on specific gardening needs. While some note that prices are slightly higher than big box stores, the overall sentiment remains positive, with no recurring criticisms evident in the provided excerpts.
- Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews (93% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 40 Google reviews (19 with written comments).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 4, 2026.
- Service: Garden Center serving Ringwood, New Jersey.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other garden centers
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 satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.
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.Van Vugt Farms: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.A
86
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.Van Vugt Farms: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.A
86
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 58.–
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 88.–
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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.Van Vugt Farms: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Van Vugt Farms: 38/100 on this factor. Category median: 40.D
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Star ratings
40 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars3793%
- 4 stars25%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star13%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 19 written reviews
- Praise19100%
- Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude842%
- Price & value737%
- Quality & results211%
- Would recommend211%
What customers talk about
We read 19 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Their prices are reasonable, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and their selection is wonderful.”
“Don't expect a discount, but prices are fair.”
“Very good prices and amazing service.”
“Highly recommended the best flowers n plants”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Jeremy8 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Always great quality and selection! We’ll be getting our plants and vegetables there again this weekend.
HeatherLocal Guide · 21 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Love going to Van Vugt. Their prices are reasonable, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and their selection is wonderful. You will get much better plants, herbs and flowers here than at and big box store.
MichelleLocal Guide · 249 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Love all the hone baked items . Fruits an Veggies always seem fresh ....friendly staff...
Bev6 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 years ago★★★★★
I went here today, May 23, 2022, was looking for specific plants. Great place to shop for plants and very healthy. Great selection and this will be my new go to for annuals and canna lilies. Thank you!
ErikaLocal Guide · 30 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 years ago★★★★★
I absolutely love this store. It is family owned. Everyone is always working. If you aren't sure if a plant will thrive in full sun or fun shade, you ask and 10 knowledgeable staff members have the right answer for you. I also plant in the spring and these beautiful plants thrive all the way to fall. Highly recommend!!!
ChrisLocal Guide · 47 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★
For a small place on the side of the road, it has a great variety of flowers and plants. Part of the Dutch flower growers in this part of New Jersey the quality is very good and similar to Growright. Don't expect a discount, but prices are fair.
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Customer reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Jeremy Naves8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeremy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAlways great quality and selection! We’ll be getting our plants and vegetables there again this weekend.
Heather AuerbachLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Heather has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleLove going to Van Vugt. Their prices are reasonable, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and their selection is wonderful. You will get much better plants, herbs and flowers here than at and big box store.
elisa kolenut10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews elisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleLove this place!!! Great prices & stock!!
Barbara Kurm8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barbara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleLove the place
Vinny Polise15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vinny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleAwesome
Michelle AlLocal Guide · 249 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleLove all the hone baked items . Fruits an Veggies always seem fresh ....friendly staff...
Wrthg HvnLocal Guide · 81 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wrthg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleGreat selection of plants. Very good prices and amazing service.
Maya GigiLocal Guide · 6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleHighly recommended the best flowers n plants
Bev Lovecchio6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bev has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on GoogleI went here today, May 23, 2022, was looking for specific plants. Great place to shop for plants and very healthy. Great selection and this will be my new go to for annuals and canna lilies. Thank you!
Business details
- Address: 361 Ringwood Ave, Wanaque, NJ 07465
- Phone: (973) 835-5245
- Website: vanvugtfarms.net
- Service area: Ringwood, NJ