92 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cottage Grove: Jacksons Yard Care LLC, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ruben's Lawn Care Services & Dumpster Rentals L.L.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 92.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 399 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 92 ranked; ranked #7.
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92 Cottage Grove landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 92 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksons Yard Care LLC | 62 | 4.7★ (161) | Sun Prairie, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | S & K Auto | 61 | 4.9★ (319) | Sun Prairie, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | South Central Landscapes LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (108) | Cottage Grove | — | — |
| 4 | Ace Mulches | 60 | 5.0★ (36) | Madison, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Madison Daniel's Landscaping LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (105) | Fitchburg, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Aeration Pros Lawn Care LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (100) | Fitchburg, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | TruGreen Lawn Care | 59 | 4.2★ (399) | Madison, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | His Workmanship - Madison | 58 | 4.7★ (79) | Fitchburg, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Creative Landscapes Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Cottage Grove | — | — |
| 10 | King Maple Landscaping LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (146) | Madison, 8 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 319 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 399 Google reviews, the most in Cottage Grove.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 146 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 3 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 Sun Prairie, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stoughton, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gardener”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove
Ranked #20 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 Sun Prairie, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oregon, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McFarland, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 92 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Electric Construction, LLC | 4.2★ (5) | In Cottage Grove |
| Acer Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Advanced Remodel & Renovations | In Cottage Grove | |
| Best Buds Landscaping and Garden Center | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Clarity Landscape & Gardens | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Clean Cut Lawn Care, L.L.C. | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Connery Construction, Inc. | 4.1★ (7) | In Cottage Grove |
| David J. Frank Landscape Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Faherty Landscape | In Cottage Grove | |
| Field & Stream Restorations | In Cottage Grove | |
| GRD Exteriors Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| GreenScape Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Ground Force Solutions (Formerly Snyder's Excavation) | 3.6★ (9) | In Cottage Grove |
| Groves Stoneworks | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Kalscheur Landscaping | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Living Colors Landscaping Inc | In Cottage Grove | |
| Luxi Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| RDLW Landscaping | In Cottage Grove | |
| Reon Rounds Tree Service | 5.0★ (532) | In Cottage Grove |
| Shamrock Earth Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Cottage Grove |
We scored 92 Cottage Grove 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 23, 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 Cottage Grove 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 |