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Best Landscapers in Brainerd, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Brainerd: Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SS Lawn and Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Little Yukon, 26 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 25 ranked after Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC; ranked #7.

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

25 Brainerd landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 25 rated businesses.

Top 10 landscapers in Brainerd at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Brainerd at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC935.0★ (46)BrainerdSat · SunOverall
2SS Lawn and Landscape864.6★ (11)Brainerd24/7Emergencies
3JT’s Underwater Landscaping865.0★ (22)BrainerdSat—
4Better Ways Landscaping LLC845.0★ (11)BrainerdSat · Evenings—
5Precision Lawn and Dock LLC845.0★ (11)BrainerdSat—
6Intuitive landscaping835.0★ (5)BrainerdSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Little Yukon834.0★ (26)BrainerdSatMost reviews
8Meyer Landscaping LLC.825.0★ (22)Baxter, 11 mi awaySat—
9Tectonic Outdoors824.9★ (17)Baxter, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Yardcreations LLC.814.9★ (15)Brainerd——

The 25 best landscapers in Brainerd, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Brainerd

    #1 Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC

    Based in Brainerd

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (46).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
    Address
    13401 Red Pine Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC(218) 838-6300

  2. #2 SS Lawn and Landscape

    Based in Brainerd

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19810 See Gull Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for SS Lawn and Landscape(218) 296-1967

  4. #4 Better Ways Landscaping LLC

    Based in Brainerd

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9680 St Mathias Rd SW, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Better Ways Landscaping LLC(218) 821-7392

  5. #5 Precision Lawn and Dock LLC

    Based in Brainerd

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    406 Cedar St, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Precision Lawn and Dock LLC(218) 308-5676

  6. #6 Intuitive landscaping

    Based in Brainerd

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2810 Clara St, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Intuitive landscaping(218) 821-3463

  7. #7 Little Yukon

    Based in Brainerd

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4805 Ojibwa Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Little Yukon(218) 330-6067

  8. #8 Meyer Landscaping LLC.

    Based in Baxter, 11 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Meyer Landscaping LLC.(218) 821-9876

  9. #9 Tectonic Outdoors

    Based in Baxter, 9 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1836 Alfalfa Trail SW Unit 3, Pillager, MN 56473
    View profile for Tectonic Outdoors(701) 570-6231

  10. #10 Yardcreations LLC.

    Based in Brainerd

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18381 Theater Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Yardcreations LLC.(218) 828-4130

  11. #11 Blue Ox Property Services

    Based in Brainerd

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20935 Eagle Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Blue Ox Property Services(218) 203-7540

  12. #12 Harbo Mulch Inc

    Based in Brainerd

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    5843 County Rd 45, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Harbo Mulch Inc(218) 838-3185

  15. #15 Hydroscape, LLC

    Based in Baxter, 11 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    18623 Co Rd 102, Ironton, MN 56455
    View profile for Hydroscape, LLC(218) 232-3650

  17. #17 Reece Landworks

    Based in Baxter, 8 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10927 Heritage Ln, East Gull Lake, MN 56401
    View profile for Reece Landworks(218) 232-7791

  22. #22 Precision PM LLC

    Based in Baxter, 7 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Precision PM LLC(218) 537-7404

  24. #24 C & D Landscaping

    Based in East Bethel, 15 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for C & D Landscaping(651) 983-5781

Also serving Brainerd

10 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.

Unranked landscapers serving Brainerd
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anderson Brothers Construction3.0★ (23)In Brainerd
Eden landscape4 mi
Evolution landscaping and concrete8 mi
express outdoor services, mn4.0★ (4)In Brainerd
I Saw It In MN4.7★ (88)In Brainerd
Kubesh Tree Service5.0★ (4)In Brainerd
Landscape Specialist & DirtIn Brainerd
Mike's Tree Company, LLC4.9★ (126)In Brainerd
Steffen Contracting Inc & Tree4.7★ (13)In Brainerd
Windorski Landscaping5.0★ (1)12 mi

How we ranked Brainerd landscapers

We scored 25 Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Brainerd?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Brainerd, MN is Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. SS Lawn and Landscape (#2) and JT’s Underwater Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 25 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Brainerd?

ContractorsRanked ranks 25 landscapers serving Brainerd, MN. 15 of them are based in Brainerd; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in Brainerd are open 24/7?

1 ranked landscaper in Brainerd posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is SS Lawn and Landscape (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Brainerd work on weekends?

11 of 25 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC (#1), SS Lawn and Landscape (#2) and JT’s Underwater Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Brainerd landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated landscapers in Brainerd is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Erlandson Hydroscapes LLC has the most, 46 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Brainerd count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 landscapers serving Brainerd.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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