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Best overall in Elk River: Urban Landscaping Solutions, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nick's Landscaping & Lawncare, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 140.
Most-reviewed: Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery and Landscape Design, 258 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 140 ranked; ranked #17.
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140 Elk River landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 65 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 140 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Landscaping Solutions | 63 | 5.0★ (49) | Elk River | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | North Metro Outdoor Services LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (82) | Elk River | Sat | — |
| 3 | Wizard Lawn Service And Snow Plowing LLC. | 62 | 5.0★ (38) | Elk River | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Steve's Elk River Nursery | 62 | 4.5★ (99) | Elk River | — | — |
| 5 | Nowthen Nursery and Great Northern Landscapes. Inc | 61 | 4.7★ (45) | Elk River | — | — |
| 6 | Diamond Edge Contracting, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Elk River | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Plaisted Companies | 60 | 4.6★ (160) | Elk River | — | — |
| 8 | Lawn Monster | 60 | 4.4★ (138) | Ramsey, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Nick's Landscaping & Lawncare | 60 | 4.7★ (58) | Andover, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | JC Landscaping | 59 | 4.9★ (22) | Ramsey, 6 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: 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 Elk River
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #6 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 Elk River
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Corcoran, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Grove, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Maple Grove, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 258 Google reviews, the most in Elk River.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Brooklyn Park, 1 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coon Rapids, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 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 140 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Autumn Oaks Custom Landscape Design | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Eminent Outdoors | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Four Season Services, LLC | In Elk River | |
| Greener Alternative Inc - Landscaper | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Hard Rock Stone & Design LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Libby's Outdoor Maintenance | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Lush Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Elk River |
| McAlpine Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Model Landscaping Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Model Landscaping Inc | 3.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Nangle Concrete & Landscape | 5.0★ (1) | In Elk River |
| Normand Property Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| O'Brien's Landscaping Corp | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Rogers Outdoor Service Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Shaggies Lawn Care, Irrigation & Snow Removal | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Straightline Excavating and Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Summit Grounds Management & Landscaping, Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Task Masters Handyman Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Visionary Landscape Design | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
We scored 140 Elk River 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 Elk River 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 |