31 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in James City: Rothmann Lawn And Property Services, LLC, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DPS LANDCO, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 31.
Most-reviewed: New Bern Lawn Care, 106 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #3.
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31 James City landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rothmann Lawn And Property Services, LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (43) | James City | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Gary's Nursery | 86 | 4.8★ (22) | New Bern, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | New Bern Lawn Care | 83 | 4.6★ (106) | New Bern, 1 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Croatan Landscaping Company | 83 | 4.9★ (22) | New Bern, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | CM Landscaping | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | James City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Atlantic Coast Landscape | 82 | 4.9★ (56) | New Bern, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | All Seasons Landscaping and Labor, LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (6) | James City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | DPS LANDCO | 81 | 5.0★ (10) | New Bern, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Earth Art Landscaping | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | James City | — | — |
| 10 | Yardscapes Landscape Services LLC | 80 | 4.7★ (10) | Kinston, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 106 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (106).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kinston, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in James City
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havelock, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | AA Stump Grinding | 73 | 4.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Down to Earth Landscaping | 73 | 4.5★ (8) | 8 mi |
| 28 | MrCs Lawn & Landscape Designs Inc. | 71 | 3.7★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 29 | Neuse Handyman Services, LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (9) | 10 mi |
| 30 | Butler Trieu, Inc. | 69 | 4.0★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 31 | KC Company Landscaping | 66 | 4.7★ (3) | 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&H Precision Tree Service, LLC | 4.7★ (74) | In James City |
| AB's Gravel Driveways | 5.0★ (2) | In James City |
| Boyd's Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | In James City |
| D&L Budget Lawncare LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Discover Outdoor Living | 4 mi | |
| Havelock NC Christmas Tree Guy | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| JT Lawn Service | In James City | |
| Lawn trimmers | In James City | |
| Lawnscapes of New Bern | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Lucas Land Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Mullen Landscaping | In James City | |
| ProGreen Turf & Landscape Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| ProScape USA | In James City | |
| S.A.C. Tree Services LLC | 4.9★ (91) | In James City |
| Sable Potential LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In James City |
| Smile Me Blue Handy Services llc | 5.0★ (1) | In James City |
| Tarheel Stump and brush | 5.0★ (8) | In James City |
| The Turf Tiger | 5.0★ (1) | In James City |
| Total Outdoor Decor | 4.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| WickedWright Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
We scored 31 James City 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In James City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |