#1
Skye Gardens
“I love getting my bracelets and crystals from here! The owner is just wonderful. Check it out, you'll be glad you did!!!” — Google review
Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Gardeners in College Place, WA
We graded 6 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).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.79★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.9%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 10,893 Google reviews of 69 top-rated gardeners nationwide; 6 of them in College Place, WA. Updated October 29, 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 gardeners).
| # | 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 |  Sunshine Landscaping LLCCollege Place, WA | B 77How 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%77+42Reliability 24%71+17.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%78+5.5Craft & service penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBAAB | 4.79 | — |
| 2 |  Green Valley GardensCollege Place, WA | B 73How 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%78+49.6Reliability 28%93+26.3Replies to reviews 8%6+0.5Momentum penalty68−3.2Experts Score= 73Not 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––BF | 4.79 | — |
| 3 | Skye GardensCollege Place, WA | B 71How 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%79+22.3Replies to reviews 8%70+5.8Momentum penalty24−7.6Experts Score= 71Not 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––DB | 4.89 | — |
| 4 |  Walla Walla Green Growers Garden CenterCollege Place, WA | 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%66+41.9Reliability 28%73+20.6Replies to reviews 8%36+3Experts 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–––D | 4.69 | — |
| 5 |  Sweet Valley Lawn CareCollege Place, WA | 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 55%66+36Reliability 24%57+13.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%63+4.5Craft & service penalty66−3.4Momentum penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCBAAB | 4.62 | — |
| 6 |  Ojcius Lawn Care LLCCollege Place, WA | B 63How 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%67+36.5Reliability 24%51+12.4Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC–BAC | 4.63 | — |
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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Gardeners in College Place, WA at a glance
How the 6 gardeners we rated in College Place, WA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A00%
- Grade B6100%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up00%
- 4.80–4.89★117%
- 4.60–4.79★583%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality1,00122%
- Professionalism1,08723%
- Responsiveness94520%
- Punctuality82418%
- Value77117%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price24231%
- Reasonable47562%
- Overpriced162%
- Not sure375%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2025
2026
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 6 best-rated gardeners in College Place, WA average 4.7★ on Google across 405 reviews. Skye Gardens has the top rating (4.9★), and Green Valley Gardens has the most reviews (104). Updated October 28, 2026.
6 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (405 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Green Valley Gardens
“Good selection and informed staff. The canopy over the garden enables customers to browse in comfort even in the heat. The plants look healthy and well cared for.” — Google review
#3
Sunshine Landscaping LLC
“Sunshine landscaping and pools is amazing! From start to finish they were very professional, efficient and effortlessly got the job done! We are very happy with their work and the results of our yard project!…” — Google review
#4
Walla Walla Green Growers Garden Center
“Seems like a great place, we Googled “nursery” and this came up. Not the type of nursery we were looking for. Seems like knowledgeable folks though.” — Google review
#5
Sweet Valley Lawn Care
“Thank you Jude and Matt for another outstanding service! You are fast and most efficient. I love the clean lines around the sidewalk and pathway, Matt! Jude, you do a great job of alternating the mow path so my lawn…” — Google review
#6
Ojcius Lawn Care LLC
“Ojcius Lawn Care recently installed some modifications to my irrigation system (they also do routine sprinkler maintenance as well as weed suppression in my lawn). From finish of discussion of what I wanted to job…” — Google review
How we pick gardeners in College Place
We scan Google Maps for gardener listings in and around College Place, 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 gardener in College Place?
Skye Gardens has the highest Google rating on our College Place list: 4.9 out of 5 from 83 reviews (as of October 28, 2026).
Which gardener in College Place has the most reviews?
Green Valley Gardens has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 104, with a 4.8★ average.
How are these gardeners chosen?
Only open College Place-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.