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Best Landscapers in James Island, SC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in James Island: Hernandez Trees and Lawn care LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gomez Trees & Lawn Service LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 134.

  3. 28

    Most-reviewed: Cerv Property Solutions Charleston, 434 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 134 ranked; ranked #28.

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

134 James Island landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 134 rated businesses.

Top 10 landscapers in James Island at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in James Island at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hernandez Trees and Lawn care LLC635.0★ (150)Charleston, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Roots and Shoots Nursery604.9★ (102)Charleston, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Bells Landscaping Charleston604.9★ (70)Charleston, 2 mi awaySat—
4Artisan Landscapes585.0★ (39)Charleston, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Gomez Trees & Lawn Service LLC585.0★ (52)Charleston, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
6Model One Landscape Design574.9★ (42)North Charleston, 13 mi away24/7—
7Twin Palms Landscapes, LLC575.0★ (51)North Charleston, 4 mi away——
8Best Around Landscaping575.0★ (25)Charleston, 11 mi away24/7—
9Tidewater Landscape, LLC575.0★ (64)Charleston, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Martinez Landscaping And Pine Straw LLC574.4★ (105)Charleston, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 134 best landscapers in James Island, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Based in North Charleston, 13 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6890 Willa Ct, North Charleston, SC 29418
  2. Based in Charleston, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
  3. Based in Goose Creek, 8 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  4. Based in Mount Pleasant, 12 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Charleston, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    90 Ashley Hall Plantation Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
  6. Based in Charleston, 13 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1513 Red Drum Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466

Landscapers ranked #26 to #50

#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 134 ranked landscapers here; the rest are on their profiles.

landscapers in James Island, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ocean Breeze Landscaping554.9★ (37)10 mi
27GrandScapes554.9★ (71)10 mi
28Cerv Property Solutions Charleston554.9★ (434)10 mi
29Top Tier Lawn Care555.0★ (19)12 mi
30Cardinal Pond Design and Landscapes554.7★ (30)In James Island
31Greener Grass Landscaping554.7★ (77)10 mi
32YardWorks544.3★ (43)12 mi
33Low Tide Landscape545.0★ (5)10 mi
34BKs Lawn Services545.0★ (15)7 mi
35Charleston Tree Experts - SavATree544.7★ (225)5 mi
36Forever Green Inc544.0★ (40)10 mi
37Southern Palms Landscaping LLC545.0★ (5)3 mi
38CHRIS PAUL LAWN CARE, LLC545.0★ (27)11 mi
39Unique Landscapes544.6★ (27)14 mi
40Bautista Brothers LLC545.0★ (21)11 mi
41Lowcountry Lawns545.0★ (31)13 mi
42Velasquez Landscaping and Tree Removal544.8★ (149)11 mi
43Barrier Islands Landscaping544.8★ (9)6 mi
44Crescent Moon Landscaping544.8★ (46)10 mi
45Charleston Outdoor Design545.0★ (36)10 mi
46Henry Landscaping LLC545.0★ (19)11 mi
47Southern Wind Outdoor Living LLC545.0★ (27)8 mi
48Cramers landscaping535.0★ (10)11 mi
49Charleston Green535.0★ (9)3 mi
50Planet Green LLC535.0★ (22)7 mi

Also serving James Island

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.

Unranked landscapers serving James Island
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Cedar Creek Landscaping4.5★ (2)11 mi
Cutty Inc. LandscapingIn James Island
DWB5.0★ (2)14 mi
Get R Done Lawn Care5.0★ (2)13 mi
Green Trim Landscaping LLC5.0★ (2)9 mi
Grindstone Landworks LLC5.0★ (1)4 mi
Holy City Lawn MaintenanceIn James Island
Landscape Pavers LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lawn LaunchersIn James Island
Linearity5.0★ (2)7 mi
Lowcountry Scapes of Charleston5.0★ (23)In James Island
Natural Directions Llc5.0★ (1)4 mi
O'Dell & Son Lawn and Landscaping Services5.0★ (2)3 mi
Outdoor Impressions Lawn Care5.0★ (2)12 mi
R & R Landscaping & More LLC.5.0★ (2)10 mi
RC Landscaping & Maintenance1.0★ (1)2 mi
Strickland Landscaping Solutions LLC5.0★ (1)In James Island
TerraGuard Landscaping & Maintenance5.0★ (1)1 mi
Trusted Roots Landscape Revival5.0★ (2)6 mi
WAW Property ServicesIn James Island

How we ranked James Island landscapers

We scored 134 James Island 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn James Island data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Landscapers in James Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in James Island?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in James Island, SC is Hernandez Trees and Lawn care LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roots and Shoots Nursery (#2) and Bells Landscaping Charleston (#3) follow. We ranked 134 landscapers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in James Island?

ContractorsRanked ranks 134 landscapers serving James Island, SC. 2 of them are based in James Island; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in James Island are open 24/7?

8 ranked landscapers in James Island post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hernandez Trees and Lawn care LLC (#1), Gomez Trees & Lawn Service LLC (#5) and Model One Landscape Design (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in James Island work on weekends?

66 of 134 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hernandez Trees and Lawn care LLC (#1), Roots and Shoots Nursery (#2) and Bells Landscaping Charleston (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do James Island landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 134 rated landscapers in James Island is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Cerv Property Solutions Charleston has the most, 434 reviews, and ranks #28. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do landscapers outside James Island count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the James Island 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 James Island

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 134 landscapers serving James Island.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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