#1
Bullington Gardens
“A well maintained place to walk and immerse yourself in outdoor beauty The volunteers do amazing tasks to make it a must see in Henderson County.” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Garden Centers in Hendersonville, NC
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.71★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
4.7%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
From 3,049 Google reviews of 17 top-rated garden centers nationwide; 10 of them in Hendersonville, NC. Updated October 28, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of garden centers).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Starting GardensHendersonville, NC | A 94How 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 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%92+28.3Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––A– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 | Bullington GardensHendersonville, NC | A 87How 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%85+54Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 87Not 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. | AA––AA | 4.86 | — |
| 3 |  Blue Ridge Beer GardenHendersonville, NC | A 84How 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%81+51.5Reliability 28%87+24.6Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 84Not 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. | AA––AA | 4.81 | — |
| 4 |  Smokey Park Nursery & Landscape Design CenterHendersonville, NC | B 75How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%22+1.6Craft & service penalty58−4.2Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACAAD | 4.79 | — |
| 5 |  Henn's Plant FarmHendersonville, NC | B 74How 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%75+47.6Reliability 28%82+23.2Replies to reviews 8%44+3.6Experts Score= 74Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BA––AC | 4.71 | — |
| 6 |  Raymond's Garden CenterHendersonville, NC | B 72How 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%74+47Reliability 28%74+20.9Replies to reviews 8%49+4Experts Score= 72Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AC | 4.72 | — |
| 7 |  Narnia StudiosHendersonville, NC | B 72How 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%79+50.2Reliability 28%67+18.9Replies to reviews 8%33+2.7Experts Score= 72Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AD | 4.79 | — |
| 8 |  B.B. BarnsHendersonville, NC | B 65How 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%64+40.7Reliability 28%63+17.8Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Momentum penalty86−1.4Experts Score= 65Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BB––AA | 4.65 | — |
| 9 | C 51How 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%63+40Reliability 28%40+11.3Replies to reviews 8%41+3.4Momentum penalty60−4Experts Score= 51Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––BC | 4.71 | — | |
| 10 |  Jesse Israel & Sons Nursery & Garden CenterHendersonville, NC | D 33How 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%50+31.8Reliability 28%36+10.2Replies to reviews 8%16+1.3Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 33Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CD––FF | 4.59 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Garden Centers in Hendersonville, NC at a glance
How the 10 garden centers we rated in Hendersonville, NC compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A330%
- Grade B550%
- Grade C110%
- Grade D110%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up110%
- 4.80–4.89★220%
- 4.60–4.79★660%
- Below 4.60★110%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality825%
- Professionalism928%
- Responsiveness722%
- Punctuality26%
- Value619%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Not enough data yet.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated garden centers in Hendersonville, NC average 4.8★ on Google across 2,277 reviews. Starting Gardens has the top rating (5.0★), and B.B. Barns has the most reviews (787). Updated October 28, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (2,277 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Blue Ridge Beer Garden
“Excellent stop for beer. HUGE selection of beer. Sun showed, great musical treat, beautiful day! And 'Splitting the G' is never a bad thing!😎” — Google review
#3
B.B. Barns
“They have such a well-rounded selection of plants. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. It is a pleasure to go and extremely fun.” — Google review
#4
Raymond's Garden Center
“Wonderful experience and so many options to choose from. I love how they have the plants labeled making native choices very easy to select! All the staff were very friendly and helpful.” — Google review
#5
Starting Gardens
“Some of the best fresh produce I’ve had. The owners are wonderful. I recommend them to anyone looking for quality produce and plants.” — Google review
#6
Narnia Studios
“It was such a beautiful store. Everything inside was so interesting. The lady working was also one of the best sales people I have ever experienced. She was knowledgeable about her products and she genuinely cares…” — Google review
#7
Linda's Plants & Shrubs
“A beautiful nursery, we'll kept, lots of choices, knowledgeable help. Sadly I don't live in the correct zone for their plants or I'd have come home with lots of them.” — Google review
#8
Smokey Park Nursery & Landscape Design Center
“I am so extremely pleased with the plants and the amazing service I received working with Smokey Park Nursery. Derek is so knowledgeable and has such a great sense of plant placement. He's honest and trustworthy and…” — Google review
#9
Jesse Israel & Sons Nursery & Garden Center
“We are always pleased with our purchases from Jesse Israel & Sons Nursery. The plants always thrive and look great! Also, we never have any problem finding help when we need it, and the staff are very knowledgable.…” — Google review
#10
Henn's Plant Farm
“I’ve utilized Henn’s Plant Farm for 15 years. We here at Reliable Property Services value QUALITY!!! Quality people! Quality business Quality products & services Quality fair pricing Henn’s Plant farm offers…” — Google review
How we pick garden centers in Hendersonville
We scan Google Maps for garden center listings in and around Hendersonville, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated garden center in Hendersonville?
Starting Gardens has the highest Google rating on our Hendersonville list: 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which garden center in Hendersonville has the most reviews?
B.B. Barns has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 787, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these garden centers chosen?
Only open Hendersonville-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.