Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Lawn Care Services

We graded 37 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$96typical 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”.
4.86★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.7%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.

From 5,819 Google reviews of 37 top-rated lawn care services nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.

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1CT Master Lawn & Services LLC logoCT Master Lawn & Services LLC★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Driveway or walkway paving”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 89Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.89
2Machtinger Landscaping LLC logoMachtinger Landscaping LLC★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Driveway or walkway paving”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%82Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.88
3Pristine Green LLC logoPristine Green LLC★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Driveway or walkway paving”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%60Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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
4The Yard Experts logoThe Yard Experts★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Driveway or walkway paving”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%34Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.86★) 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.79

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Driveway or walkway paving” (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 driveway or walkway paving

Johnny1 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Machtinger Landscaping LLC logoMachtinger Landscaping LLC

Excellent landscaping company. Very professional, hardworking, and easy to work with. The quality of the work really stood out, and I would definitely recommend Machtinger Landscaping.

Great priceLandscape installationsLawn landscapingDriveway landscaping
NateLocal Guide · 14 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Pristine Green LLC logoPristine Green LLC

Dallon and Jaymus are great people to work with! High quality work to make my personal design and vision become a reality. It was fun to watch the process of everything coming together. Travertine and pavers were perfect, turf was installed with no seams, garden beds look professional, lighting on the plants looks…

Great priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingConcrete masonry
Dott7 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 months ago★★★★★
The Yard Experts logoThe Yard Experts

We had a total front yard install. Kyle was our initial contact and the process could not have gone better. Kyle listened to all of our concerns and answered all of our questions. He drew up a beautiful design and laid out the cost of every item. After the HOA approved the work Jason and his team came out to start…

Customer photo from Dott's review
Stone landscapingConcrete masonryLandscape installations
Deanne5 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★★★★★
CT Master Lawn & Services LLC logoCT Master Lawn & Services LLC

I absolutely recommend Ct Master Lawn & Services, LLC. I had the opportunity to see their work locally and quickly received a quote. Eleazar is a consummate professional and provides exceptional customer service. He walked me through the process, schedule, and answered all questions, ensuring I knew what to expect…

Driveway or walkway pavingStone masonry+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Ryan5 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 months ago★★★★★
Pristine Green LLC logoPristine Green LLC

Pristine Green has been our go-to landscaping business for all of our front and backyard projects and needs! They are always easy to work with when it comes to scheduling and have always done an exceptional job. We’ve used Pristine Green for some additional projects as well, such as pavers for our side yard last…

Great priceLandscape installationsLawn careTree landscaping
Baylee9 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
The Yard Experts logoThe Yard Experts

The yard experts are absolutely wonderful, couldn’t recommend them enough. From the amazing work ups by Kyle to some of the amazing crew, Brian and Mike! All extremely hard working, efficient and kind. Shoutout to the yard experts!

Great priceLandscape installationsYard landscapingArtificial turf installation

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of lawn care services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; 65% absolute (3.5★ = 0, 5★ = 100), 35% vs the category.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better); 65% absolute (0% = 100, 15%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review with highlights; 65% absolute (0% = 100, 10%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1CT Master Lawn & Services LLC logoCT Master Lawn & Services LLCHartford, CTA 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%97+33.9Reliability 15%91+13.7Craft & service 20%91+18.2Value 10%82+8.2Momentum 8%43+3.4Track record 7%53+3.7Accountability 5%47+2.4Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAACCC5.00—
2Machtinger Landscaping LLC logoMachtinger Landscaping LLCPalo Alto, CAA 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 44%98+42.9Reliability 19%98+18.4Value 13%99+12.4Momentum 10%43+4.3Track record 9%9+0.8Accountability 6%47+2.9Experts Score= 82Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–ACFC5.00—
3Lawn Love Lawn Care of San Jose logoLawn Love Lawn Care of San JosePalo Alto, CAA 81How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 44%82+35.9Reliability 19%92+17.2Value 13%54+6.8Momentum 10%96+9.6Track record 9%69+6Accountability 6%85+5.3Experts Score= 81Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–CABA4.79—
4Dino Turf Co. logoDino Turf Co.Queen Creek, AZA 80How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%96+33.6Reliability 15%78+11.7Craft & service 20%84+16.8Value 10%65+6.5Momentum 8%24+1.9Track record 7%74+5.2Accountability 5%85+4.3Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABABDBA4.97—
5Augusta Lawn Care and Landscape Maintenance logoAugusta Lawn Care and Landscape MaintenanceTucson, AZA 80How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%77+27Reliability 15%81+12.2Craft & service 20%86+17.2Value 10%76+7.6Momentum 8%90+7.2Track record 7%61+4.3Accountability 5%93+4.7Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BAABABA4.88—
6Gonzalez Gardening Bay Area logoGonzalez Gardening Bay AreaPalo Alto, CAB 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%83+29.1Reliability 15%88+13.2Craft & service 20%83+16.6Value 10%79+7.9Momentum 8%68+5.4Track record 7%47+3.3Accountability 5%24+1.2Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAABBCD4.96—
7The Shrub Guys logoThe Shrub GuysHartford, CTB 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%88+30.8Reliability 15%95+14.3Craft & service 20%72+14.4Value 10%38+3.8Momentum 8%76+6.1Track record 7%36+2.5Accountability 5%74+3.7Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABDBDB4.95—
8Blu Sprinkler logoBlu SprinklerQueen Creek, AZB 75How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%90+31.5Reliability 15%99+14.9Craft & service 20%69+13.8Value 10%24+2.4Momentum 8%71+5.7Track record 7%82+5.7Accountability 5%24+1.2Experts Score= 75Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABDBAD4.95—
9LOS GATOS LAWN AERATING logoLOS GATOS LAWN AERATINGPalo Alto, CAB 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%92+32.2Reliability 15%88+13.2Craft & service 20%63+12.6Value 10%49+4.9Momentum 8%43+3.4Track record 7%55+3.9Accountability 5%47+2.4Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABCCCC5.00—
10Adara Landscapes logoAdara LandscapesPalo Alto, CAB 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%84+29.4Reliability 15%87+13.1Craft & service 20%76+15.2Value 10%51+5.1Momentum 8%65+5.2Track record 7%45+3.2Accountability 5%47+2.4Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABCBCC4.96—
11Premier Topdressing Lawn Care logoPremier Topdressing Lawn CareHartford, CTB 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%94+32.9Reliability 15%93+14Craft & service 20%55+11Value 10%57+5.7Momentum 8%43+3.4Track record 7%31+2.2Accountability 5%47+2.4Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AACCCDC5.00—
12Vintage Lawn Service logoVintage Lawn ServicePalo Alto, CAB 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 35%80+28Reliability 15%73+11Craft & service 20%78+15.6Value 10%85+8.5Momentum 8%13+1Track record 7%72+5Accountability 5%64+3.2Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABBAFBB4.94—

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”.
Weed control$76$103$16198%

Lawn Care Services at a glance

How the 37 lawn care services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A514%
  • Grade B2259%
  • Grade C719%
  • Grade D38%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up2054%
  • 4.80–4.89★924%
  • 4.60–4.79★616%
  • Below 4.60★25%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality76222%
  • Professionalism77422%
  • Responsiveness70120%
  • Punctuality63818%
  • Value63118%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price42331%
  • Reasonable83662%
  • Overpriced262%
  • Not sure584%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; 65% absolute (3.5★ = 0, 5★ = 100), 35% vs the category.

Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better); 65% absolute (0% = 100, 15%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.

Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review with highlights; 65% absolute (0% = 100, 10%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.

Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.

Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.

Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.

Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.