--- title: "Winterberry Gardens" description: "Winterberry Gardens works out of Southington, and the company says it has been in business 35 years. Its own site lists design and build, irrigation and li" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Winterberry Gardens **Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 2070 West St, Southington, CT 06489 · **Phone:** (860) 378-0071 · **Website:** http://winterberrygarden.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 38 reviews across 8 sources. 50% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 6 reviews, 5 negative. ## The honest read Winterberry Gardens works out of Southington, and the company says it has been in business 35 years. Its own site lists design and build, irrigation and lighting, lawn care and fertilization, and residential maintenance. On Google it holds 4.2 stars from 165 ratings, and its BBB grade is B-. A recent customer paid 2k for 3 arborvitaes in the spring and said the company showed up with no notice during a July heatwave to plant them; the customer refused, and the trees went in that October. A recent customer who hired the company to clear overgrown weeds and debris and then mulch said it waited nearly a month before mulching and spread the mulch over existing weeds. A recent customer whose Dogwood began to die after two years said the office agreed to replace it outside the warranty, then said a staff member was verbally abusive when they came to pick up the new tree. A recent customer wrote that a connector on an irrigation system installed in 2017 was prone to leaking and that the system sprayed the side of the house. A recent customer said the crew came out on the scheduled date and were polite and hardworking. A 2025 customer said the company had handled fall clean-up and spring service for two years after first trimming back overgrown hedges of 7 feet or more. A 2025 customer said Miguel, the applicator, had kept their lawn looking perfect over about four years. A 2022 customer who had irrigation installed said Jason and Addrian were patient every time rain delayed the install. A 2022 customer who hired the company for spring and fall maintenance said 5 mature plants died from being overpruned or ripped out. In a 2020 Houzz review, a lawn-care customer said the lawn browned after the second application, and said the company eventually reimbursed the 2 applications it did not apply. In a 2021 Houzz review, a customer who hired the company in June 2020 for a backyard renovation said two of seven hemlocks it planted died and that it never came back to repair the work. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0605448, as expired, held by Winterberry Gardens LLC. **Strengths:** - Scheduled crew visit — a recent customer said the crew came on the scheduled date - Hedge trimming — a 2025 customer said overgrown hedges were trimmed back to shape - Patient irrigation install — a 2022 customer said Jason and Addrian handled rain delays patiently **Concerns:** - Unannounced planting visit — a recent customer said they arrived with no notice in July - Mulch over weeds — a recent customer said mulch was spread over existing weeds - Tree pickup conduct — a recent customer said a staff member was verbally abusive - Over-pruned plants — a 2022 customer said 5 mature plants died ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says it has been in business 35 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://winterberrygarden.com) — “Self-reported 35 years in business” - Google rating of 4.2 stars from 165 ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winterberry%20Gardens&query_place_id=ChIJg-KvIf2554kRiuJg_JZWyvY) — “Google: 4.2★ from 165 ratings” - BBB grade of B- _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/southington/profile/landscape-contractors/winterberry-landscape-garden-center-0111-14000962) — “Better Business Bureau grade: B-” - A recent customer said the company arrived with no notice during a July heatwave to plant arborvitaes _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wVVRGaFNYMFJHYjJWRE5FVTRObWhPYjFBeVpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpUTFhSX0RGb2VDNEU4NmhOb1AyZnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Horrific communication, outrageous pricing, overall terrible experience using winterberry landscaping. Paid 2k for 3 arborvitaes in the s…” - A recent customer said it waited nearly a month to mulch and spread mulch over existing weeds _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aSk1sWjZWRFpFWXkxcExWQlFlREZNY3pKV1JIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZJMlZ6VDZEYy1pLVBQeDFMczJWRHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Never again! I hired this company to clean up my property by removing overgrown weeds and debris, then apply weed killer and mulch within…” - A recent customer said a staff member was verbally abusive at a replacement-tree pickup _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsVlZVdHlWbkpJTVRoalJsaE1iM0JIVDJOaFEyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklVVUtyVnJIMThjRlhMb3BHT2NhQ2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ Was referred to Winterberry by a family member who had a good experience with a purchase of a Dogwood tree. Initial interaction was great…” - A recent customer said a connector on a 2017 irrigation install was prone to leaking _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZeWVsUXlkM2xMY25JMU4xRTFjSHBoTlVwWVNYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnYyelQyd3lLcnI1N1E1cHphNUpYSXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Horrible irrigation installation! 2017! I know, now, what crap install I have. 1 inch pipe busted, because it was already damaged. Yellow…” - A recent customer said the crew came out on the scheduled date and were polite and hardworking _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNeUxVTXdRWEpLWTNvM1p5MTVabkZUWVdoRE4zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjMyLUMwQXJKY3o3Zy15ZnFTYWhDN3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I want to say we highly recommend Winterberry for any of your landscaping needs. We spoke with their Account Manager Anthony just 2 weeks…” - A 2025 customer said the company handled fall clean-up and spring service for two years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpeXY3NXBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDiyv75pQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I’ve contracted with Winterberry the past two years for their fall clean-up and spring service since I originally hired them to trim back…” - A 2025 customer said Miguel, the applicator, had kept their lawn looking perfect over about four years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLdk9wdG5lLTdYdWlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEKvOptne-7XuiAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I’ve been with Winterberry for 4 years or so and couldn’t be happier. Miguel the applicator is hands down the best in the business. Extre…” - A 2022 customer said Jason and Addrian were patient through rain delays on an irrigation install _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyclAzdjh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2rP3v8wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Just had irrigation installed and I honestly cannot say how much I appreciated working with this company. Jason and Addrian were so patie…” - A 2022 maintenance customer said 5 mature plants died from overpruning or being ripped out _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyMS1Xb0p3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC21-WoJw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Let me start by saying their nursery and nursery staff are fantastic. That's about where it ends. I hired them for maintenance (spring, f…” - A 2020 Houzz customer said the lawn browned after the second application _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/winterberry-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1577547552) — “1★ RUINED MY LAWN! Probably one of the most expensive lawn care services in CT, so the expectation is they will be better than the others. F…” - A 2021 Houzz customer said two of seven planted hemlocks died and the company never came back to repair the work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/winterberry-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1577547552) — “1★ I Hired Winterbury in June 2020 to renovate my backyard with plants and trees fire pit and play area and new walkway. They spent three da…” - Irrigation installation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyclAzdjh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2rP3v8wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Just had irrigation installed and I honestly cannot say how much I appreciated working with this company. Jason and Addrian were so patie…” - Lawn care applications _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLdk9wdG5lLTdYdWlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEKvOptne-7XuiAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I’ve been with Winterberry for 4 years or so and couldn’t be happier. Miguel the applicator is hands down the best in the business. Extre…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VOZUZtOVdMci1mTjV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKENeFm9WLr-fN5wE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Winterberry Gardens has been tremendous. Was struggling with my lawn and a friend recommended them. Winterberry was able to correct my l…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0605448, as expired, held by Winterberry Gardens LLC. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0605448 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: WINTERBERRY GARDENS LLC” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURpeXY3NXBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDiyv75pQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I’ve contracted with Winterberry the past two years for their fall clean-up and spring service since I originally hired them to trim back…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VLdk9wdG5lLTdYdWlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6ca5696fc60e28a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEKvOptne-7XuiAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I’ve been with Winterberry for 4 years or so and couldn’t be happier. Miguel the applicator is hands down the best in the business. Extre…” - [Official Website](http://winterberrygarden.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): ResidentialDesign & BuildIrrigation & LightingLawn Care and FertilizationResidential MaintenanceSeasonal Co…” ## License Status: **expired** (#HIC.0605448, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/NativePlantGardening/comments/1vqgr1n/winterberry_cultivars_southern_connecticut/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winterberry%20Gardens&query_place_id=ChIJg-KvIf2554kRiuJg_JZWyvY): 4.2★ from 165 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winterberry%20Gardens&query_place_id=ChIJg-KvIf2554kRiuJg_JZWyvY): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/southington/profile/landscape-contractors/winterberry-landscape-garden-center-0111-14000962): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/winterberry-gardens-pfvwus-pf~1577547552): 1.8★ from 5 ratings - [Procore Construction Network](https://network.procore.com/p/winterberry-garden-southington): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/winterberry-gardens-acquires-willie-c-and-sons-landscaping/): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://winterberrygarden.com): 35 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Southington’s Winterberry Gardens to switch to ‘appointment only’” — hartfordbusiness.com — https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/southingtons-winterberry-gardens-to-switch-to-appointment-only/ - “Winterberry Gardens acquires Willie C. and Sons Landscaping” — lawnandlandscape.com — https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/news/winterberry-gardens-acquires-willie-c-and-sons-landscaping/ - “Southington's Winterberry Gardens expands into Maine after private equity investment” — hartfordbusiness.com — https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/southingtons-winterberry-gardens-expands-into-maine-after-private-equity-investment/ ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Will · 2026-10-08**: Worst drivers on the road!! - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Adam Moore · 2026-10-07**: Horrific communication, outrageous pricing, overall terrible experience using winterberry landscaping. Paid 2k for 3 arborvitaes in the spring, anticipating an install date in the spring. They attempted to install arborvitaes during a heatwave in July (showing up at the house with 0 notice), the 5 … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan Grimes · 2026-06-09**: I want to say we highly recommend Winterberry for any of your landscaping needs. We spoke with their Account Manager Anthony just 2 weeks ago. He was very informative and professional. The crew came out on the scheduled date and made our yard look amazing! They were all very polite and hardworking. … - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Larry Lemos · 2026-06-08**: Never again! I hired this company to clean up my property by removing overgrown weeds and debris, then apply weed killer and mulch within a reasonable timeframe to prevent the weeds from returning. Instead, they waited nearly a month before mulching, and when they finally did, they simply spread mul… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Kate · 2026-05-19**: Would really appreciate it if your landscapers had respect for people's property. I was parked at Aldi in Canton on 5/18 and whoever was using the leaf blower barely 4 feet away decided to aim it straight at my white brand new car and blasted it with grass, pollen, and whatever debris I heard hittin… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · 1012x2 val · 2026-04-28**: Horrible irrigation installation! 2017! I know, now, what crap install I have. 1 inch pipe busted, because it was already damaged. Yellow connectors that you see is trash! It’s a hole puncher connect to the main line. It’s prone to leaking! Irrigation was spraying the side of my house. Irrigation wa… - **2/5 · Google Reviews · Allison Fangiullo · 2026-04-17**: Was referred to Winterberry by a family member who had a good experience with a purchase of a Dogwood tree. Initial interaction was great, staff knew what they were talking about and were very friendly. Delivery of my tree and installation were great. After two years, my tree began to die. I contac… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alissa Hyres · 2025-12-17**: After years of looking for the right company to take care of my property, I finally feel like I am in the right hands for my landscaping and outdoor design needs. Alexander Normandin is amazing to work with. He goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy with the service provided and is extremely… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Dutka · 2025-07-05**: I’ve contracted with Winterberry the past two years for their fall clean-up and spring service since I originally hired them to trim back some extremely overgrown 7 foot+ tall hedges. Their service is exceptional and they’ve always removed all debris from the yard when they are done. Their prices … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Larry Elsner · 2025-05-14**: Great Service. Paul T is the reason I renew my contract. Knowledgeable and friendly service. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T08:36:01.017Z. Cite as: Winterberry Gardens — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/winterberry-gardens-southington) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/winterberry-gardens-southington ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)