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Best overall in Live Oak: Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Scotty's Outdoor Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 47.
Most-reviewed: K & D Landscaping, Inc., 425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #8.
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47 Live Oak landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 47 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo | 89 | 5.0★ (71) | Santa Cruz, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Landscape 4U Inc | 83 | 5.0★ (7) | Capitola, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Solano's Tree Service | 82 | 5.0★ (22) | Prunedale, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Artificial Lawns Direct, Inc. | 81 | 4.0★ (17) | Santa Cruz, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Scotty's Outdoor Services | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Aptos, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Dream Hugo's Landscaping | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Santa Cruz, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Norcal Interlocking Pavers Inc. | 80 | 5.0★ (14) | Gilroy, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 80 | 4.9★ (425) | Watsonville, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Maven Landscape Services | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Prunedale, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Santa Cruz Irrigation & Gardens | 80 | 5.0★ (5) | Aptos, 5 mi away | — | — |
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 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gardener”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Prunedale, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 1 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Gilroy, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (425).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Soquel, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Santa Cruz, 1 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 1 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 2 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Watsonville, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 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 #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Fall Creek Landscapes | 74 | 5.0★ (16) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Deva Gardens Landscaping | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 28 | JetMulch Inc | 73 | 3.2★ (9) | 2 mi |
| 29 | Green and Growing Landscape Inc. | 73 | 5.0★ (6) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Cool Earth Landscapes | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | 5 mi |
| 31 | Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping | 73 | 4.5★ (8) | 5 mi |
| 32 | Marathon Landscape Services | 73 | 4.0★ (4) | 2 mi |
| 33 | Central Coast Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. | 73 | 3.2★ (9) | 1 mi |
| 34 | Santos Hauling | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Central Coast Wilds Nursery | 73 | 4.5★ (8) | 3 mi |
| 36 | The Landscape Company | 72 | 4.6★ (17) | 1 mi |
| 37 | Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc. | 72 | 4.6★ (21) | 3 mi |
| 38 | Deva Gardens Landscaping | 72 | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 39 | Element Landscaping | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Jerry Allison Landscaping | 71 | 4.6★ (17) | 13 mi |
| 41 | Coastal Evergreen Co | 71 | 3.1★ (10) | 5 mi |
| 42 | Paradise Landscape Inc. | 71 | 1.9★ (9) | 2 mi |
| 43 | Rodas Landscaping | 68 | 4.2★ (5) | 3 mi |
| 44 | GCG Landscaping and Masonry | 68 | 4.5★ (8) | 14 mi |
| 45 | La Selva Tree Care | 67 | 4.7★ (12) | 5 mi |
| 46 | Rodriguez Tree Service | 65 | 4.8★ (21) | 15 mi |
| 47 | Community Tree Service Inc. | 61 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Garfinkel Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Atnenour & Sons Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Calioax Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Centeno's Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Chavez Landscape Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| D'Arpino Masonry | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| David Juarez Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Habitat Gardens | 4.5★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Harmonic Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | In Live Oak |
| JTA Hometown Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Kool Landscape | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Marcus Zelmon Stone Work | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Meyer Associates | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Ocean View Tree And Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Prime Landscape Services | 4.5★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Professional Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Riccabona's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Santa Cruz Artificial Grass | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Smart construction services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Smith Gardens Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
We scored 47 Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 |