150 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Des Moines: Excel Lawns & Landscape, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 150.
Most-reviewed: A+ Lawn & Landscape, 1,371 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 150 ranked; ranked #3.
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150 Des Moines landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 68 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 150 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excel Lawns & Landscape | 63 | 4.9★ (93) | Des Moines | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ted Lare Design Build & Garden Center | 61 | 4.8★ (164) | Des Moines | — | — |
| 3 | A+ Lawn & Landscape | 60 | 4.4★ (1,371) | Des Moines | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Munoz Landscaping LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (43) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Vargas Lawn Care Services | 60 | 5.0★ (271) | Ankeny, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation | 59 | 4.7★ (143) | Ankeny, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Iowa Lawn & Landscape | 59 | 4.8★ (83) | Clive, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | All Season’s Lawn & Snow | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Des Moines | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Valley Lawn Care LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (104) | Des Moines | — | — |
| 10 | Alpha Landscapes | 57 | 4.6★ (18) | Johnston, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 164 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 1,371 Google reviews, the most in Des Moines.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 271 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 592 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 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 150 ranked landscapers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | All American Turf Beauty, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (158) | 7 mi |
| 27 | JB Mowing and Trimming | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 28 | LawnStarter Landscaping | 56 | 4.8★ (13) | In Des Moines |
| 29 | Don White & Son Sodding Inc. | 56 | 4.2★ (32) | In Des Moines |
| 30 | Houseman's Outdoor Solutions | 56 | 4.1★ (46) | In Des Moines |
| 31 | DM Hardscape LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | In Des Moines |
| 32 | Up Cut Lawn Care | 56 | 4.9★ (31) | In Des Moines |
| 33 | Jr's Tree & Landscaping LLC | 55 | 3.7★ (9) | 4 mi |
| 34 | Sunshine Lawn Care and Landscaping | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | 6 mi |
| 35 | Latitude 41 | 55 | 4.9★ (119) | 7 mi |
| 36 | Friend Landscaping | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | In Des Moines |
| 37 | Lawn Jockeys | 55 | 4.4★ (20) | In Des Moines |
| 38 | Edwards Landscaping LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | In Des Moines |
| 39 | Country Landscapes - Des Moines | 55 | 4.6★ (38) | In Des Moines |
| 40 | Betterspace Landscapes | 55 | 5.0★ (32) | 7 mi |
| 41 | Allen Lawn Care And Landscaping | 55 | 4.4★ (38) | In Des Moines |
| 42 | High N Tight Lawn and Landscaping | 55 | 4.7★ (25) | In Des Moines |
| 43 | Whitfield's Lawn & Garden Specialist | 55 | 4.3★ (56) | In Des Moines |
| 44 | Tebock's Landscape | 55 | 4.9★ (40) | 12 mi |
| 45 | LawnOxygen Quality Landscape Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (85) | 8 mi |
| 46 | Topsoil Outdoor Services | 55 | 4.9★ (100) | 13 mi |
| 47 | Supreme Lawn & Landscape | 54 | 5.0★ (45) | 5 mi |
| 48 | Turfology Lawn Care | 54 | 4.9★ (179) | 10 mi |
| 49 | Iowa Poison Ivy Removal | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | 8 mi |
| 50 | Taylored Outdoor services | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | 9 mi |
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-1 Tree Service | 2.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| All 4 Seasons Inc | In Des Moines | |
| All About Lawn A+ Lawncare | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Berber Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Caligiuri Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Erőd Demo and Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Gorila lanscaping LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Des Moines |
| Greater Iowa Lawn Care | In Des Moines | |
| IC Handymen Services | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| JT Outdoor Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| KORO Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Land Alterations & Construction Services, LLC | In Des Moines | |
| lawn care - des moines, ia | In Des Moines | |
| LSR+ Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Des Moines |
| MTZ Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | In Des Moines |
| Supreme Lawn & Landscape | In Des Moines | |
| Tim's Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Two Rivers Landscape | 5.0★ (1) | In Des Moines |
| Warner Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Des Moines |
| WILK&SONS LAWN AND TREE SERVICE | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
We scored 150 Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 |