28 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Baxter: Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SS Lawn and Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #14 of 28.
Most-reviewed: JTC Property Maintenance, 32 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 28 ranked after Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC; ranked #13.
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28 Baxter landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (46) | Brainerd, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Meyer Landscaping LLC. | 63 | 5.0★ (22) | Baxter | Sat | — |
| 3 | Tectonic Outdoors | 62 | 4.9★ (17) | Baxter | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | JT’s Underwater Landscaping | 61 | 5.0★ (22) | Brainerd, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Hydroscape, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Baxter | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Reece Landworks | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Baxter | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Better Ways Landscaping LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Brainerd, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Precision Lawn and Dock LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Brainerd, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Majestic Creations Landscape, Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Baxter | — | — |
| 10 | Little Yukon | 58 | 4.0★ (26) | Brainerd, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, the most in Baxter.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Falls, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | C & D Landscaping | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 27 | Harbo Mulch Inc | 51 | 4.9★ (14) | 8 mi |
| 28 | Palomino Sewer Service | 50 | 4.4★ (13) | 9 mi |
9 more landscapers within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daniels Landscaping Solutions, LLC | In Baxter | |
| Dirt Slinger | In Baxter | |
| Eden landscape | In Baxter | |
| Evolution landscaping and concrete | In Baxter | |
| Hengel Ready Mix & Construction | 4.5★ (57) | In Baxter |
| Landscape Specialist & Dirt | 3 mi | |
| Nate's Property Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (73) | In Baxter |
| Venture North Landscape by Design | 3.0★ (2) | In Baxter |
| Windorski Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Baxter |
We scored 28 Baxter landscapers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Baxter data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |