# Sunshine Landscaping Company, Inc.

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 4 Sargent St, Cherry Valley, MA 01611 · **Phone:** (508) 552-4166 · **Website:** http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com/?utm_campaign=gmb · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.2/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 4 sources.
40% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Sunshine Landscaping Co., Inc. is a Cherry Valley business that the company says has served Worcester and nearby towns since 1982, with Stephen Crowe identified as founder and owner. Its stated work spans lawn mowing and care, landscape installation and maintenance, hand pruning, seasonal cleanup, and snow removal, with a sustainability focus and Massachusetts horticultural and landscape credentials claimed on its site.

The customer history is sharply mixed. In a 2024 review, one GreenCare for Troops customer praised friendly, professional lawn care and said they would recommend the service; another 2024 reviewer said the company usually fit last-minute yard and snow requests within a day or so. But a separate 2024 reviewer described repeated debris being blown into a backyard, while 2022 and 2021 reviews described an estimate visit that never happened, an abusive phone exchange and unanswered owner email, weak lawn maintenance, and damage allegedly connected to plowing.

Before booking, ask exactly how cleanup debris will be handled and what quality checks are included in recurring lawn service. If snow work is part of the job, confirm property-protection practices and responsibility for fence or edging damage in writing; the older complaints make those details material.

This may fit a homeowner seeking a long-established local landscaping and snow provider, especially where service-area coverage and sustainable practices matter. The written history is not one-sided, so get the scope, visit timing, cleanup standard, and damage terms clear before committing.

**Strengths:**
- Service longevity — company says it has served the area since 1982
- Flexible requests — one 2024 reviewer cited last-minute availability
- Professional lawn care — one 2024 customer praised friendly service

**Concerns:**
- Debris handling — one 2024 reviewer alleged repeated debris blowback
- Estimate follow-through — one 2022 reviewer described a missed visit and unanswered email
- Property protection — one 2021 reviewer alleged fence and edging damage

**Where sources disagree:**
- The website says the business was founded in March 1982, while BBB lists business started April 1, 1986.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- The company says it was founded in March 1982 and became Sunshine Landscaping Co., Inc. in January 2014. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Stephen L Crowe DBA Sunshine Landscaping Company was founded in March 1982 and became Sunshine Landscaping …”
- The company identifies Stephen Crowe as founder and owner. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Founded and owned by Stephen Crowe.”
- The website states landscaping, lawn care, horticultural maintenance, and snow removal services in Worcester and surrounding towns. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Sunshine Landscaping Co, Inc. provides sustainable landscaping, lawn care, horticultural maintenance, and snow removal in Worcester and surr…”
- The website states Massachusetts landscape, horticultural, pesticide, and professional-association credentials. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional”
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist”
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Certified pesticide applicator in Massachusetts”
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals”
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association”
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: National Association of Landscape Professionals”
- A 2024 reviewer praised friendly, professional lawn care provided through the GreenCare for Troops program. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYc0lHR0tBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICXsIGGKA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sunshine mowed my lawn for free this summer through the GreenCare for Troops program. They were always friendly, professional, and did a …”
- A 2024 reviewer said the company usually fit last-minute yard and snow requests within a day or so. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6dHZ6UFV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICztvzPUw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We use Sunshine for yard and snow maintenance. They always do a good job, and can usually fit last minute requests in within a day or so.”
- A 2024 reviewer alleged repeated debris was blown from a vacant lot into neighboring yards. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURiajZxaDZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDbj6qh6QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Had to leave a review. I live behind a vacant lot and this company, for years, has REPEATEDLY blown garbage and debris from the lot into …”
- A 2022 reviewer described a missed estimate visit, a hostile phone exchange, and no response to an email to the owner. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cmFXVGV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuraWTew%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Used Sunshine for 7yrs they WERE fantastic. Had to stop using—Fast forward 5 yrs…called for a estimate, guy was coming out…never came to …”
- A 2021 reviewer described poor lawn results and alleged fence and edging damage from plowing. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2Z3ZIUTlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC6gvHQ9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Purchased a Multi-family that had the lawn taken care of for years previous to the purchase by Sunshine Landscaping and was plowed season…”
- The written Google history includes both specific praise and multiple substantive complaints from 2021–2024. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYc0lHR0tBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICXsIGGKA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sunshine mowed my lawn for free this summer through the GreenCare for Troops program. They were always friendly, professional, and did a …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURiajZxaDZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDbj6qh6QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Had to leave a review. I live behind a vacant lot and this company, for years, has REPEATEDLY blown garbage and debris from the lot into …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6dHZ6UFV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICztvzPUw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We use Sunshine for yard and snow maintenance. They always do a good job, and can usually fit last minute requests in within a day or so.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1cmFXVGV3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuraWTew%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Used Sunshine for 7yrs they WERE fantastic. Had to stop using—Fast forward 5 yrs…called for a estimate, guy was coming out…never came to …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2Z3ZIUTlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x650eae99c371dc45!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC6gvHQ9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Purchased a Multi-family that had the lawn taken care of for years previous to the purchase by Sunshine Landscaping and was plowed season…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com) — “Sunshine Landscaping Co, Inc. provides sustainable landscaping, lawn care, horticultural maintenance, and snow removal in Worcester and surr…”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cherry-valley/profile/landscape-contractors/sunshine-landscaping-company-inc-0261-206710) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Landscape Contractors, Landscape Maintenance, Landscaping Clean Up, Snow Removal Services”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine%20Landscaping%20Company%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJOwq9pO0D5IkRRdxxw5muDmU): 3.8★ from 17 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine%20Landscaping%20Company%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJOwq9pO0D5IkRRdxxw5muDmU): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/cherry-valley/profile/landscape-contractors/sunshine-landscaping-company-inc-0261-206710): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.sunshinelandscapingco.com): 44 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elizabeth Meyer · 2024-10-12**: Sunshine mowed my lawn for free this summer through the GreenCare for Troops program. They were always friendly, professional, and did a great job taking care of my lawn. I would definitely recommend their services!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Misadventuring Mage · 2024-08-10**: Had to leave a review. I live behind a vacant lot and this company, for years, has REPEATEDLY blown garbage and debris from the lot into my backyard rather than cleaning it up like they are hired. It happened again about 5 minutes ago. Instead of blowing the debris and leaves towards the street (whi…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · AJ Wolff · 2024-06-01**: We use Sunshine for yard and snow maintenance. They always do a good job, and can usually fit last minute requests in within a day or so.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Patty Lavoie · 2022-08-26**: Used Sunshine for 7yrs they WERE fantastic. Had to stop using—Fast forward 5 yrs…called for a estimate, guy was coming out…never came to door, never made an attempt… etc.  called and asked what happened.  An EXTREMELY rude woman screamed at me that I wasn’t home & I said I was and she screamed WE DO…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Chuck U. Farlie · 2021-09-01**: Purchased a Multi-family that had the lawn taken care of for years previous to the purchase by Sunshine Landscaping and was plowed seasonally by them as well. The yard is a patch of weeds broken up with the occasional dead spot. I kept them on for a year and it's still a weed patch. My personal expe…

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