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%57+31.1Reliability 24%42+10.2Value 14%44+6.2Replies to reviews 7%33+2.3Craft & service penalty18−8.2Experts Score= 42Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.42SCORE
CGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#25 of 27 sod installation servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 8%
4.5★★★★★26 Google reviews · 6 photos
81%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Winona Nursery - Landscaping & Irrigation at a glance
Customers frequently praise the company for its professional crew, attentive communication, and flexible pricing on irrigation and landscaping projects. They highlight the staff's knowledge and the ease of the process, noting that designers and installers are respectful of property. However, one recurring criticism involves a claim of miscommunication regarding an internet cable cut during an installation, which resulted in a negative experience for that specific client.
Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews (81% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 26 Google reviews (15 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 18, 2026.
Service: Sod Installation Service serving Winona, Minnesota.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other sod installation 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: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: craft & service.
This companySod Installation 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.Winona Nursery - Landscaping & Irrigation: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.C
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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.Winona Nursery - Landscaping & Irrigation: 42/100 on this factor. Category median: 72.C
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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.Winona Nursery - Landscaping & Irrigation: 18/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.F
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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.Winona Nursery - Landscaping & Irrigation: 44/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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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.Winona Nursery - Landscaping & Irrigation: 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.Winona Nursery - Landscaping & Irrigation: 33/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.D
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Star ratings
26 Google reviews we collected
4.5of 5
5 stars2181%
4 stars28%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star312%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 15 written reviews
95%praise
Praise2095%
Complaints15%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results629%
Staff & attitude629%
Communication210%
Price & value210%
Honesty & trust210%
Would recommend210%
Speed & response15%
What customers talk about
We read 15 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Great people, great service, and excellent work from start to finish!”
“The crew was professional, knowledgeable, and respectful of our property.”
“From the beginning, their customer service and communication were superb.”
“Flexible and reasonably priced!”
“It’s refreshing to work with a company that communicates well, follows through, and genuinely cares about doing the job right.”
“We would absolutely recommend Winona Nursery to anyone considering an irrigation system or other landscaping work.”
“The installation was completed efficiently, the system works great, and the overall quality of their work really shows.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Winona Nursery - Landscaping & Irrigation for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Kody3 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★★★★★
We had Winona Nursery install an irrigation system at our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the beginning, their customer service and communication were superb. They kept us informed throughout the process, answered every question we had, and made everything incredibly easy on our…
Great priceService not listed
JaredLocal Guide · 28 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Winona nursery is hands down the best irrigation/landscaping nursery to deal with! Ed is amazing, and because Ed is amazing he has an amazing team of professionals and kind and courteous people to have the privelage and honor to be a part of the work they did and do on my irrigation system. I can always count on…
Great priceGrass seedingLawn careLandscape design
Bryon3 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 years ago★★★★★
The flagstone patios, fire pit, and evergreen gardens are amazing! We couldn’t be happier with having chosen Winona Nursery to do this backyard project for us. From Dan helping with the design and layout to the installation crew of Jordan, John, Kyle, and Hunter, Winona Nursery has a great crew of professional,…
cody5 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 years ago★
Lied to my face about cutting my internet cable and the system is pretty far off. Been a real nightmare
CandyLocal Guide · 2,118 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 years ago★★★★★
Very helpful staff. Winona landscaping helps beautify Winona, one yard at a time!
Bryan5 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 years ago★★★★★
Some Befores & Afters. Can’t express how Thankful we are to the Winona Nursery, Inc staff. This was the easiest project, painless, and its absolutely perfect! Jessica was a pleasure to work with, stopping often to check the progress of job. The guys working the job site were very informative and clearly talented.…
Driveway or walkway pavingGrading & reslopingLandscape design+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
We had Winona Nursery install an irrigation system at our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the beginning, their customer service and communication were superb. They kept us informed throughout the process, answered every question we had, and made everything incredibly easy on our end.
The crew was professional, knowledgeable, and respectful of our property. The installation was completed efficiently, the system works great, and the overall quality of their work really shows. It’s refreshing to work with a company that communicates well, follows through, and genuinely cares about doing the job right.
We would absolutely recommend Winona Nursery to anyone considering an irrigation system or other landscaping work. Great people, great service, and excellent work from start to finish!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Service not listed
Jared ShowersLocal Guide · 28 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jared has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Winona nursery is hands down the best irrigation/landscaping nursery to deal with! Ed is amazing, and because Ed is amazing he has an amazing team of professionals and kind and courteous people to have the privelage and honor to be a part of the work they did and do on my irrigation system. I can always count on them to get any thing that I need done with great joy and pleasure to complete any work at my residence!! All at great prices. Keeps my lawn looking it's finest. Winona nursery is from the Lord! Glory to God in the highest! God bless you all. You are highly appreciated!! Thank you for all you do. Keep up the excellent work. If whosoever reading this, will have or want anything done make sure you call today and get on their schedule!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Grass seeding, Lawn care, Landscape design, Service not listed
Matt GoldenLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The flagstone patios, fire pit, and evergreen gardens are amazing! We couldn’t be happier with having chosen Winona Nursery to do this backyard project for us. From Dan helping with the design and layout to the installation crew of Jordan, John, Kyle, and Hunter, Winona Nursery has a great crew of professional, skilled, hard working employees! The communication and attention to detail was outstanding. We will definitely look to Winona Nursery for any of our future landscaping projects.
cody newman5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews cody has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Some Befores & Afters. Can’t express how Thankful we are to the Winona Nursery, Inc staff. This was the easiest project, painless, and its absolutely perfect! Jessica was a pleasure to work with, stopping often to check the progress of job. The guys working the job site were very informative and clearly talented. Would highly recommend, but there is a waiting list so get your spot.
Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Winona nursery (Jessica) designed the beautiful landscaping around our new home. She was very receptive to our ideas and blew us away with her final design putting hers and our ideas all together into one final product. Jessica and the install crew were very conscientious of what we did and did not want and were very thoughtful and respectful to the existing yard/ drive areas as they worked. They formulated a plan and carried it out exceeding our expectations with zero mess left behind! A+ across the board.
