265 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Forest: Lucas Landscaping and Design Co., CR Score 87/100; 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Evo Lawn & Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 265.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 431 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 265 ranked; ranked #4.
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265 Lake Forest landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 162 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 265 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Landscaping and Design Co. | 87 | 4.6★ (71) | Deerfield, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Flower 21 | 85 | 4.8★ (107) | Lincolnshire, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Evo Lawn & Landscape | 85 | 5.0★ (22) | Waukegan, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | TruGreen Lawn Care | 85 | 4.4★ (431) | Lake Forest | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Chalet Home + Garden | 85 | 4.6★ (416) | Wilmette, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Tommy Pollina Landscape Company | 84 | 4.8★ (195) | Des Plaines, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Blueshine Inc. | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Prospect Heights, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sloan's Brick Paving & Landscaping | 83 | 5.0★ (28) | Libertyville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | A Garden Guy Landscaping | 82 | 4.8★ (61) | Des Plaines, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Alvarez Brick Paving | 82 | 5.0★ (22) | Fox Lake, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 availability: 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnshire, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Forest
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 431 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (431).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmette, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prospect Heights, 1 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deerfield, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 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.
Based in Lake Geneva, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beach Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 304 Google reviews, 304 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 265 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angel's Ground Landscaping Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Buena Vista Lawn Care Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cemac Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Current Construction Co. | 5.0★ (8) | In Lake Forest |
| D & M Landscaping Services | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| F Gonzalez Landscaping Contractors | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| From The Ground Up Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Halloran & Yauch, Inc. | 4.8★ (58) | In Lake Forest |
| I MENDEZ LANDSCAPING | In Lake Forest | |
| JVM Creative Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| LandCare | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lara's Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Manuel Sanchez Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Miller Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Morales & Sons Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Natural Beauty Landscaping, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| NLH Landscape Architects | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Forest |
| tri state platinum landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Vince Puccio Landscaping Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| VM Landscaping & Nursery Co. | In Lake Forest |
We scored 265 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 |