Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Landscapers

We graded 43 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).
97%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.85★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.6%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 8,321 Google reviews of 43 top-rated landscapers nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.

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1Perspective Landscape Solutions logoPerspective Landscape Solutions★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard grading”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%96Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91
2Hole In One Lawns logoHole In One Lawns★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard grading”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87
3Red Shovel Landscape logoRed Shovel Landscape★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard grading”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%67Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86
4Whelchel Landscaping & Construction logoWhelchel Landscaping & Construction★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard grading”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 85Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.85
5Boulder Landscape and Design logoBoulder Landscape and Design★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard grading”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.85★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Yard grading” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about yard grading

SE2 reviewsTotal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Hole In One Lawns logoHole In One Lawns

Hole in One Lawns transformed my entire property early 2025. They did a fabulous job, were friendly, professional, and detailed. Expensive but overall worth the expertise and work done. In addition, I just hired them to do ongoing yard care. First time out they did a good job. I anticipate that to continue.…

Stone landscapingWalkway landscapingLandscape design construction
Heidi1 reviewTotal 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. · Edited 2 years ago★★★★★
Perspective Landscape Solutions logoPerspective Landscape Solutions

Scott & Perspective Landscaping was wonderful to work with and he really brought the life back into our backyard!! We had a large 30x20 area that had been a vegetable garden for years but no longer was productive due to the tree growth. Our entire backyard slopes to the right & down, so we were constantly trying to…

Customer photo from Heidi's reviewCustomer photo from Heidi's reviewCustomer photo from Heidi's review
Concrete masonryGrading & reslopingHardscaping+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
S7 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Boulder Landscape and Design logoBoulder Landscape and Design

We had our backyard completely redone by BLD, and are extremely happy with the end result, and with the process. Samantha did the design and was the project manager for the build. She worked with us to arrive at a design that met our goals and was within our budget. The build process was very efficient. Once they…

HardscapingLandscape designLandscape installations
carter9 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Red Shovel Landscape logoRed Shovel Landscape

Caruth, Marlon, L. Lopez, Anferno, Gordon and Elk are the crew of crews! Our place has never looked So Good! All were pleasant, professional and hard working! Red Shovel is my new Go-To service for lawn maintenance and landscaping! We’re so happy we found them.

GroundskeepingLandscape managementLawn care+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kenneth10 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★
Whelchel Landscaping & Construction logoWhelchel Landscaping & Constructi…

From start to finish, Dmitri was very professional, courteous, and responsive. With our input, Dmitri designed a great plan for our backyard. The work crews were very efficient and friendly. Highly recommend Whelchel Landscaping.

Concrete masonryDesert landscapingGardening services+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Devon9 reviewsTotal 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Hole In One Lawns logoHole In One Lawns

Same day response with a reasonable quote. When I shared my availability they were able to quickly get me scheduled. Service was great, already seeing new growth and healthier yard.

Reasonable priceYard gradingLawn care

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 landscapers).

#CompanyScoreExperts 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).
1Davids Tree Removal and yard maintenance logoDavids Tree Removal and yard maintenanceAlbuquerque, NMA 98How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 98Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–5.00—
2Magni Landscapes logoMagni LandscapesAlbuquerque, NMA 98How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–5.00—
3TJ's Landscaping logoTJ's LandscapingNew Bedford, MAA 98How 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for 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–AA–5.00—
4Travis Landscaping logoTravis LandscapingTerrell Hills, TXA 98How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–5.00—
5Kaizen Lawn and Home logoKaizen Lawn and HomeBoulder, COA 97How 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 97Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–4.98—
6DreamScapes logoDreamScapesRaleigh, NCA 97How 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–4.96—
7Affordable Lawn Care Solutions logoAffordable Lawn Care SolutionsJones Creek, TXA 97How 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 97Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–5.00—
8Robert's Tree Service LLC logoRobert's Tree Service LLCAlbuquerque, NMA 96How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%85+6Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.95—
9Walters Landscapes, LLC logoWalters Landscapes, LLCRaleigh, NCA 96How 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 96Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–4.95—
10Perspective Landscape Solutions logoPerspective Landscape SolutionsRaleigh, NCA 96How 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%97+14.8Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–4.98—
11O Boys Landscaping logoO Boys LandscapingRaleigh, NCA 96How 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%90+13.7Experts Score= 96Not enough data for 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–AA–5.00—
12Hole In One Lawns logoHole In One LawnsTerrell Hills, TXA 95How 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%92+6.5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.96—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th 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”.

Landscapers at a glance

How the 43 landscapers we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A3684%
  • Grade B512%
  • Grade C12%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F12%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up2353%
  • 4.80–4.89★1228%
  • 4.60–4.79★716%
  • Below 4.60★12%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality1,44922%
  • Professionalism1,52323%
  • Responsiveness1,35920%
  • Punctuality1,28619%
  • Value1,04016%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price36633%
  • Reasonable64159%
  • Overpriced323%
  • Not sure555%

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.