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Best Landscapers in Arcata, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arcata: Luis Lawn Care, CR Score 93/100; 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Genuine Junk and Haul, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Your Local Mow Man, 203 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.

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

22 Arcata landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 landscapers in Arcata at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Arcata at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Luis Lawn Care934.8★ (101)Arcata24/7Overall
2Genuine Junk and Haul915.0★ (93)Eureka, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Your Local Mow Man884.3★ (203)ArcataSat · SunMost reviews
4Charleston Tree Services885.0★ (122)ArcataSat—
5Emerald Roots Landscaping834.6★ (19)Fortuna, 12 mi away24/7—
6Hewson Landscaping835.0★ (5)Arcata24/7—
7Mana Landscapes834.8★ (50)Fortuna, 12 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Next Generation Landscape and Design825.0★ (4)McKinleyville, 4 mi away24/7—
9Miller Farms Nursery824.5★ (97)McKinleyville, 5 mi awaySat—
10Ciotti Yard Maintenance804.9★ (42)Arcata——

The 22 best landscapers in Arcata, 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.

  9. #9 Miller Farms Nursery

    Based in McKinleyville, 5 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1828 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519
    View profile for Miller Farms Nursery(707) 839-1571

  13. #13 The Waterfall Guy

    Based in Bayside, 2 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 3.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2403 Graham Rd, Bayside, CA 95524
    View profile for The Waterfall Guy(707) 298-1770

  21. #21 Honest Handyman

    Based in Arcata

    68/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Honest Handyman(707) 834-2932

How we ranked Arcata landscapers

We scored 22 Arcata 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 Arcata 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 Arcata: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Arcata?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Arcata, CA is Luis Lawn Care with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Genuine Junk and Haul (#2) and Your Local Mow Man (#3) follow. We ranked 22 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Arcata?

ContractorsRanked ranks 22 landscapers serving Arcata, CA. 15 of them are based in Arcata; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in Arcata are open 24/7?

5 ranked landscapers in Arcata post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Luis Lawn Care (#1), Genuine Junk and Haul (#2) and Emerald Roots Landscaping (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Arcata work on weekends?

13 of 22 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Luis Lawn Care (#1), Genuine Junk and Haul (#2) and Your Local Mow Man (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Arcata landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated landscapers in Arcata is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Your Local Mow Man has the most, 203 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 Arcata count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Arcata 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 Arcata

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 landscapers serving Arcata.

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