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Best Landscapers in Elsmere, KY (2026)

186 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elsmere: JZ Landscaping NKY, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mucho Mulch Lawn & Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 186.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: A & A Lawn Care & Landscaping, 3,929 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 186 ranked; ranked #5.

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

186 Elsmere landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 109 open Saturdays and 54 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 186 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Landscapers in Florence ranking. See Landscapers in Florence

Top 10 landscapers in Elsmere at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Elsmere at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1JZ Landscaping NKY875.0★ (43)Oakbrook, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Prime Cut Lawn & Landscaping864.9★ (219)Burlington, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Mucho Mulch Lawn & Landscape855.0★ (59)Union, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Harmeling Custom Cuts855.0★ (18)Independence, 2 mi away24/7—
5A & A Lawn Care & Landscaping854.9★ (3,929)Florence, 2 mi away—Most reviews
6Hayes Lawn & Landscaping LLC845.0★ (54)Covington, 12 mi away24/7—
7Messer Excavating, LLC845.0★ (12)Independence, 6 mi away24/7—
8Spartan Lawn Care/Tree Removal835.0★ (52)Burlington, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Motivational Landscaping, Hardscaping & Trees834.9★ (72)Francisville, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Amorello Lawncare & Landscaping834.9★ (77)Union, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 186 best landscapers in Elsmere, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  11. #11 Master Care

    Based in Elsmere

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    700 Main St, Elsmere, KY 41018
    View profile for Master Care(859) 342-5800

  12. #12 NTH Landscaping

    Based in The Village of Indian Hill, 9 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    View profile for NTH Landscaping(513) 808-8174

  14. #14 Davis Landscape

    Based in Cold Spring, 7 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1319 Johns Hill Rd, Wilder, KY 41076
    View profile for Davis Landscape(859) 781-0677

  15. #15 JW Landscaping

    Based in Covington, 6 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 7 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    6109 Taylor Mill Rd, Covington, KY 41015
    View profile for JW Landscaping(859) 300-0720

How we ranked Elsmere landscapers

We scored 186 Elsmere 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 Elsmere 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 Elsmere: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Elsmere?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Elsmere, KY is JZ Landscaping NKY with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Prime Cut Lawn & Landscaping (#2) and Mucho Mulch Lawn & Landscape (#3) follow. We ranked 186 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Elsmere?

ContractorsRanked ranks 186 landscapers serving Elsmere, KY. 1 of them is based in Elsmere; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in Elsmere are open 24/7?

24 ranked landscapers in Elsmere post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JZ Landscaping NKY (#1), Mucho Mulch Lawn & Landscape (#3) and Harmeling Custom Cuts (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Elsmere work on weekends?

109 of 186 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 54 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JZ Landscaping NKY (#1), Prime Cut Lawn & Landscaping (#2) and Mucho Mulch Lawn & Landscape (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Elsmere landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 186 rated landscapers in Elsmere is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. A & A Lawn Care & Landscaping has the most, 3,929 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Elsmere count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 186 landscapers serving Elsmere.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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