The Best Lawn Care Services
We graded 26 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 5,053 Google reviews of 26 top-rated lawn care services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best lawn care services for tree stump grinding
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Joe's Yard, Tree, & IrrigationHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%12Overall Experts Score 20%66Job 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.89Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding” (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 tree stump grinding
Joe's Yard, Tree, & IrrigationThese men Seth,David, John ,Nathaniel, Julian, Kevin, and Marcos were amazining. They came and works I was amazing athow much they got done and it looks great. I will never go anywhere else but to this company!
Joe's Yard, Tree, & IrrigationSeth and Evan came out to my house today to cut down a huge tree and to grind the stump. The tree was in a precarious spot, growing right into some fencing. They worked quickly and efficiently. They bid the job at $100 less than my usual landscaper. I look forward to working with them again soon on other planned projects.
Joe's Yard, Tree, & IrrigationExcellent service from start to finish! They repaired my irrigation system quickly, removed an overgrown tree safely, and did an amazing job with cleanup afterward. Professional, reliable, and easy to work with — I highly recommend them!
Joe's Yard, Tree, & IrrigationWe had a dead tree removed, stump ground down and an old stump completely removed in the front prior to having two new trees planted. They also flattened out some pavers and installed some trellises after filling in dirt and leveling the ground. Seth and Jonathan were awesome! Hard working, conscientious, and kind. Would definitely recommend Joe's!
Joe's Yard, Tree, & IrrigationRandal and Jeff did such a great job removing my large African Sumac tree and grinding the stump down. I love that I can rely on Joe’s to take care of all my landscaping needs, they are very professional and affordable.
Joe's Yard, Tree, & IrrigationWe contracted Joes yard service to remove 6 trees, grind the stumps and clear out dead underbrush that was a fire hazard Randal and David did a fantastic job. This is the second tree removal that Joe's has done for us they are our go to landscaping service. If you need a quality job go to Joe's for my money they are the best.
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).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts 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.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.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). |
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| 1 |  CT Master Lawn & Services LLCHartford, CT | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%98+34.3Reliability 15%83+12.5Craft & service 20%93+18.6Value 10%83+8.3Momentum 8%44+3.5Track record 7%48+3.4Accountability 5%46+2.3Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAACCC | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Augusta Lawn Care and Landscape MaintenanceTucson, AZ | B 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%63+22Reliability 15%71+10.7Craft & service 20%68+13.6Value 10%79+7.9Momentum 8%90+7.2Track record 7%56+3.9Accountability 5%90+4.5Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBBBACA | 4.88 | — |
| 3 |  Cote's Landscaping & Lawn Service LLCHartford, CT | B 67How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%83+36.3Reliability 19%94+17.6Value 13%37+4.6Momentum 10%44+4.4Track record 9%17+1.5Accountability 6%46+2.9Experts Score= 67Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–DCFC | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Dino Turf Co.Queen Creek, AZ | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%94+32.9Reliability 15%60+9Craft & service 20%33+6.6Value 10%67+6.7Momentum 8%25+2Track record 7%67+4.7Accountability 5%81+4.1Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABDBDBA | 4.97 | — |
| 5 | Joe's Yard, Tree, & IrrigationTucson, AZ | B 66How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%90+39.4Reliability 19%75+14.1Value 13%25+3.1Momentum 10%33+3.3Track record 9%25+2.2Accountability 6%71+4.4Experts Score= 66Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–DDDB | 4.97 | — |
| 6 |  The Shrub GuysHartford, CT | B 64How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%71+24.8Reliability 15%90+13.5Craft & service 20%48+9.6Value 10%44+4.4Momentum 8%71+5.7Track record 7%33+2.3Accountability 5%71+3.6Experts Score= 64Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BACCBDB | 4.95 | — |
| 7 |  Premier Topdressing Lawn CareHartford, CT | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%87+30.5Reliability 15%87+13.1Craft & service 20%28+5.6Value 10%60+6Momentum 8%44+3.5Track record 7%29+2Accountability 5%46+2.3Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AADBCDC | 5.00 | — |
| 8 |  Blu SprinklerQueen Creek, AZ | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%75+26.3Reliability 15%98+14.7Craft & service 20%23+4.6Value 10%33+3.3Momentum 8%63+5Track record 7%75+5.3Accountability 5%29+1.5Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BADDBBD | 4.95 | — |
| 9 |  BV Lawn CareQueen Creek, AZ | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%60+21Reliability 15%37+5.6Craft & service 20%73+14.6Value 10%75+7.5Momentum 8%17+1.4Track record 7%90+6.3Accountability 5%98+4.9Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BDBBFAA | 4.89 | — |
| 10 |  Turfs Up DudeQueen Creek, AZ | B 61How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%79+27.7Reliability 15%79+11.9Craft & service 20%43+8.6Value 10%63+6.3Momentum 8%44+3.5Track record 7%13+0.9Accountability 5%46+2.3Experts Score= 61Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBCBCFC | 5.00 | — |
| 11 |  Pristine Green LLCQueen Creek, AZ | C 56How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%40+14Reliability 15%40+6Craft & service 20%63+12.6Value 10%71+7.1Momentum 8%75+6Track record 7%83+5.8Accountability 5%94+4.7Experts Score= 56Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCBBBAA | 4.85 | — |
| 12 |  Lawn Services of NewingtonHartford, CT | C 56How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%56+19.6Reliability 15%17+2.6Craft & service 20%98+19.6Value 10%90+9Momentum 8%13+1Track record 7%44+3.1Accountability 5%29+1.5Experts Score= 56Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CFAAFCD | 4.96 | — |
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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| Weed control | $76 | $103 | $161 | 98% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
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.