44 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Morganton: Settlemyre Nursery, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 725 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tree Tech WNC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
Most-reviewed: Sawyer Landscaping, 69 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked after Settlemyre Nursery; ranked #4.
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44 Morganton landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Settlemyre Nursery | 64 | 4.9★ (725) | Morganton | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Tree Tech WNC | 61 | 5.0★ (19) | Morganton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Smoky Mountain Services | 60 | 5.0★ (25) | Morganton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Sawyer Landscaping | 59 | 4.9★ (69) | Morganton | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Twin Brothers Lawn Care & Landscaping | 58 | 4.7★ (28) | Morganton | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Griffin Tree Services & Rustic | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | Morganton | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Tierra Verde Naturescapes | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Lenoir, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Rocky Top Tree Service & Landscaping | 58 | 4.7★ (19) | Morganton | Sat | — |
| 9 | GC Landscaping Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (35) | Morganton | — | — |
| 10 | STARS & STRIPES LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING | 56 | 4.7★ (9) | Morganton | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 725 Google reviews, the most in Morganton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 7 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Jensen Lawn & Landscaping and Tree Service | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | In Morganton |
| 27 | Lawhon Properties, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Carolina Grounds Keeper | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Carswell's Landscaping and Maintenance, LLC | 52 | 4.4★ (25) | In Morganton |
| 30 | Carolina Property Care llc | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | In Morganton |
| 31 | Appalachian Naturescapes | 50 | 4.3★ (13) | In Morganton |
| 32 | Bent Bar Landscaping LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Grissom Tree Service | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | In Morganton |
| 34 | Excellent Lawn Care | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Marty B's Property Maintenance | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Hatton's Lawn Services | 50 | 3.8★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 37 | ARN Greencare | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 38 | Blue Ridge Lawncare & Landscaping | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 39 | Morganton Ponds & Hardscapes | 48 | 4.9★ (11) | In Morganton |
| 40 | Nicholson Lawn Care and Property Management LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 41 | Slope Solutions, LLC | 48 | 4.3★ (7) | In Morganton |
| 42 | Stick’s maintenance, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (13) | 9 mi |
| 43 | Doers Construction LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 44 | A to Z Handyman and Repair LLC. | 45 | 4.7★ (15) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| "Ray's Lawn & Landscape Solutions LLC | In Morganton | |
| A to Z Operations | 4.7★ (13) | In Morganton |
| BCM Carpentry | 5.0★ (52) | In Morganton |
| Brian's Tree Services | 4.0★ (19) | In Morganton |
| Burke Fence and Deck | 4.8★ (25) | In Morganton |
| Burke Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Morganton |
| Danny Bradley Landscaping and Tree Nursery | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| E.B. Construction and Excavation | In Morganton | |
| ECW home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Morganton |
| Family Landscaping | In Morganton | |
| Foothills Tree Maintenance LLC | 4.9★ (42) | In Morganton |
| Limbwalkers Tree & Crane Service | 4.9★ (136) | In Morganton |
| Morgan's Grading & Excavation | 5.0★ (16) | In Morganton |
| Northwest Landscaping | In Morganton | |
| Regino’s Tree Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Morganton |
| Rogers Tree And Lawn Care | 3.5★ (2) | In Morganton |
| RoseBrooke Site Development | 4.9★ (31) | In Morganton |
| Smith Contracting Services, Inc | 5.0★ (22) | In Morganton |
| Stump Masters | 4.8★ (16) | In Morganton |
| Webbs Lot Clearing | 5.0★ (6) | In Morganton |
We scored 44 Morganton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Morganton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |