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Best Landscapers in McKinleyville, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in McKinleyville: Luis Lawn Care, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Genuine Junk and Haul, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Charleston Tree Services, 122 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #4.

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

11 McKinleyville landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 11 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Landscapers in Eureka ranking. See Landscapers in Eureka

Top 10 landscapers in McKinleyville at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in McKinleyville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Luis Lawn Care634.8★ (101)Arcata, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2Genuine Junk and Haul635.0★ (93)Eureka, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Miller Farms Nursery624.5★ (97)McKinleyvilleSat—
4Charleston Tree Services615.0★ (122)Arcata, 9 mi awaySatMost reviews
5Next Generation Landscape and Design595.0★ (4)McKinleyville24/7—
6Ciotti Yard Maintenance574.9★ (42)Arcata, 7 mi away——
7Humboldt landscape554.8★ (30)Arcata, 9 mi awayEvenings—
8The Waterfall Guy553.7★ (30)Bayside, 8 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Hummingbird Gardening and Landscapes545.0★ (6)Arcata, 3 mi away——
10Square One Yard Restoration505.0★ (3)Arcata, 8 mi away——

The 11 best landscapers in McKinleyville, 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. Ranked #1 in McKinleyville

    #1 Luis Lawn Care

    Based in Arcata, 9 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Luis Lawn Care(707) 497-7360

  3. #3 Miller Farms Nursery

    Based in McKinleyville

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1828 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519
    View profile for Miller Farms Nursery(707) 839-1571

  8. #8 The Waterfall Guy

    Based in Bayside, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 3.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2403 Graham Rd, Bayside, CA 95524
    View profile for The Waterfall Guy(707) 298-1770

  11. #11 Honest Handyman

    Based in Arcata, 11 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Honest Handyman(707) 834-2932

How we ranked McKinleyville landscapers

We scored 11 McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville 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 McKinleyville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in McKinleyville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in McKinleyville, CA is Luis Lawn Care with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Genuine Junk and Haul (#2) and Miller Farms Nursery (#3) follow. We ranked 11 landscapers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in McKinleyville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 11 landscapers serving McKinleyville, CA. 2 of them are based in McKinleyville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in McKinleyville are open 24/7?

3 ranked landscapers in McKinleyville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Luis Lawn Care (#1), Genuine Junk and Haul (#2) and Next Generation Landscape and Design (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in McKinleyville work on weekends?

6 of 11 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Luis Lawn Care (#1), Genuine Junk and Haul (#2) and Miller Farms Nursery (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do McKinleyville landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 11 rated landscapers in McKinleyville is 4.9★, with a median of 30 reviews. Charleston Tree Services has the most, 122 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 McKinleyville count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 landscapers serving McKinleyville.

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