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Best Landscapers in Alachua, FL (2026)

49 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Alachua: Shade Shifters Tree Service, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): O.O.C. Property Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: The Master's Lawn & Pest, 789 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

49 Alachua landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 49 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Landscapers in Gainesville ranking. See Landscapers in Gainesville

Top 10 landscapers in Alachua at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Alachua at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Shade Shifters Tree Service865.0★ (49)Gainesville, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2O.O.C. Property Services865.0★ (27)Gainesville, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3The Master's Lawn & Pest844.8★ (789)Gainesville, 1 mi away—Most reviews
4Southern Brothers Landscaping, LLC814.5★ (67)Newberry, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Sunscape Lawns815.0★ (64)Newberry, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
677 Landscaping815.0★ (62)Alachua——
7Larsen Landscaping and Consulting, LLC815.0★ (13)Gainesville, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
8bhild804.6★ (35)Gainesville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Ground Control805.0★ (13)Gainesville, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
10All Pro Lawn & Tree804.9★ (43)Lake City, 7 mi awaySat—

The 49 best landscapers in Alachua, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Sunscape Lawns

    Based in Newberry, 8 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4503 NW 186th St, Newberry, FL 32669
    View profile for Sunscape Lawns(352) 614-2113

  8. #8 bhild

    Based in Gainesville, 9 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    747 SW 2nd Ave IMB 6, Suite 248, Gainesville, FL 32601
    View profile for bhild(352) 309-0595

  9. #9 Ground Control

    Based in Gainesville, 8 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    View profile for Ground Control(352) 792-5647

  11. #11 Perfect Lawn Care

    Based in Newberry, 7 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Perfect Lawn Care(352) 339-3539

  14. #14 Premier Lawn Care

    Based in High Springs, 11 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.

    • 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    19709 NW 230th St, High Springs, FL 32643
    View profile for Premier Lawn Care(352) 647-7888

How we ranked Alachua landscapers

We scored 49 Alachua landscapers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Alachua data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Landscapers in Alachua: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Alachua?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Alachua, FL is Shade Shifters Tree Service with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. O.O.C. Property Services (#2) and The Master's Lawn & Pest (#3) follow. We ranked 49 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Alachua?

ContractorsRanked ranks 49 landscapers serving Alachua, FL. 4 of them are based in Alachua; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in Alachua are open 24/7?

7 ranked landscapers in Alachua post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Shade Shifters Tree Service (#1), O.O.C. Property Services (#2) and A Handy Christian (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Alachua work on weekends?

28 of 49 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shade Shifters Tree Service (#1), O.O.C. Property Services (#2) and Southern Brothers Landscaping, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Alachua landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 49 rated landscapers in Alachua is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. The Master's Lawn & Pest has the most, 789 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank landscapers?

Each landscaper gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do landscapers outside Alachua count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Alachua city center, our service radius for landscapers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can landscapers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Alachua

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 landscapers serving Alachua.

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