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Best Landscapers in Franklin, KY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Franklin: Happy gorilla lawn services, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TruChoice Lawn & Exterior, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 25.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: A&J Tree Service, 75 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #11.

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

25 Franklin landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 25 rated businesses.

Top 10 landscapers in Franklin at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Franklin at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Happy gorilla lawn services915.0★ (57)FranklinSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Our Roots Lawn Care905.0★ (28)FranklinSat · Sun · Evenings—
3TruChoice Lawn & Exterior895.0★ (6)Franklin24/7Emergencies
4North Landscaping & Hardscapes875.0★ (30)FranklinSat · Evenings—
5Precision Cut Landscaping LLC875.0★ (3)Franklin24/7—
6GREEN VALLEY LANDSCAPING865.0★ (21)FranklinSat—
7Ground Control Hardscapes855.0★ (21)FranklinSat—
8Wilhoite Nursery and Organiscapes855.0★ (19)FranklinSun—
9ARCOS' LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPING855.0★ (29)FranklinSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Livin Green Landscaping & Lawn Care855.0★ (14)FranklinSat · Evenings—

The 25 best landscapers in Franklin, ranked

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

  2. #2 Our Roots Lawn Care

    Based in Franklin

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 AM
    View profile for Our Roots Lawn Care(615) 979-4438

  7. #7 Ground Control Hardscapes

    Based in Franklin

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3131 Stevenson Rd, Franklin, KY 42134
    View profile for Ground Control Hardscapes(270) 598-3825

  11. #11 A&J Tree Service

    Based in Bowling Green, 14 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (75).

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

    • 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for A&J Tree Service(270) 282-1076

  12. #12 JTI Leaf Svc Us LLC

    Based in Franklin

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1013 W Cedar St, Franklin, KY 42134
    View profile for JTI Leaf Svc Us LLC(270) 586-0055

  16. #16 D&K LawnCare

    Based in Franklin

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for D&K LawnCare(270) 618-1883

  20. #20 Priority Property Maintenance LLC

    Based in Bowling Green, 13 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Priority Property Maintenance LLC

  21. #21 Kustom Scapes

    Based in Franklin

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    318 N Main St, Franklin, KY 42134
    View profile for Kustom Scapes(270) 776-9535

  22. #22 Greenwood Landscape & Nursery

    Based in Bowling Green, 13 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1624 Finney Rd, Rockfield, KY 42274
    View profile for Greenwood Landscape & Nursery(270) 842-1302

Also serving Franklin

9 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.

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Kenneth Simpson ConstructionIn Franklin
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How we ranked Franklin landscapers

We scored 25 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Franklin?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Franklin, KY is Happy gorilla lawn services with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Our Roots Lawn Care (#2) and TruChoice Lawn & Exterior (#3) follow. We ranked 25 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Franklin?

ContractorsRanked ranks 25 landscapers serving Franklin, KY. 18 of them are based in Franklin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in Franklin are open 24/7?

3 ranked landscapers in Franklin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are TruChoice Lawn & Exterior (#3), Precision Cut Landscaping LLC (#5) and A&J Tree Service (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Franklin work on weekends?

20 of 25 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Happy gorilla lawn services (#1), Our Roots Lawn Care (#2) and TruChoice Lawn & Exterior (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Franklin landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated landscapers in Franklin is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. A&J Tree Service has the most, 75 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Franklin count in this ranking?

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

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

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