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Best overall in Ben Lomond: Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Apl Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 53.
Most-reviewed: Applewood Landscaping, 138 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 53 ranked; ranked #25.
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53 Ben Lomond landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 53 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo | 86 | 5.0★ (71) | Santa Cruz, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Willow Glen Gardening | 84 | 4.7★ (111) | Campbell, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Norcal Interlocking Pavers Inc. | 81 | 5.0★ (14) | Gilroy, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Sunset Builders and Design | 80 | 5.0★ (12) | Los Gatos, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Apl Landscaping | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Aptos, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Landscape 4U Inc | 78 | 5.0★ (7) | Capitola, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Artificial Lawns Direct, Inc. | 78 | 4.0★ (17) | Santa Cruz, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 77 | 5.0★ (30) | Santa Cruz, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Stevenson's Landscaping | 77 | 4.4★ (8) | Scotts Valley, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Maven Landscape Services | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Prunedale, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gardener”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ben Lomond
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Soquel, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, 34 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 138 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (138).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 53 ranked landscapers here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Tree Service | In Ben Lomond | |
| Aaron Garfinkel Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Calioax Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Centeno's Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Chavez Landscape Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Earth Art landscapes | In Ben Lomond | |
| Habitat Gardens | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Harmonic Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| James Steel Engineering | 5.0★ (3) | In Ben Lomond |
| JTA Hometown Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Marcus Zelmon Stone Work | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ocean View Tree And Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Prime Landscape Services | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Professional Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Ben Lomond |
| Redwood Coast Landscaping | In Ben Lomond | |
| Robert Clark Construction | 5.0★ (20) | In Ben Lomond |
| Treekingbenlomond | 5.0★ (1) | In Ben Lomond |
| Verde Fine Gardens Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Ben Lomond |
| Vistascape Gardening | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| William Young Masonry Inc. | In Ben Lomond |
We scored 53 Ben Lomond 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ben Lomond data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |