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Best Landscapers in Peterborough, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Peterborough: Landcor Excavating, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 10

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Class Landscaping Peterborough, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 37.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: LocalStudent, 389 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #2.

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

37 Peterborough landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 37 rated businesses.

Top 10 landscapers in Peterborough at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Peterborough at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Landcor Excavating905.0★ (31)Peterborough24/7Overall
2LocalStudent884.7★ (389)Richmond Hill, 13 km awaySat · SunMost reviews
3Horlings Garden Centre & Landscape Design864.5★ (56)Peterborough——
4Land-scape contracting845.0★ (14)PeterboroughSat · Sun · Evenings—
5BARNES CO. Landscaping Services845.0★ (14)Peterborough——
6Creative Landscaping & Post Holes | Fence and Deck Contractors844.2★ (39)PeterboroughSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Thirsty Lawn Care834.7★ (78)PeterboroughSat—
8Ben's Outdoor Maintenance835.0★ (12)Peterborough——
9Kawartha Drainscape Solutions835.0★ (27)PeterboroughSat · Evenings—
10First Class Landscaping Peterborough825.0★ (3)Peterborough24/7Emergencies

The 37 best landscapers in Peterborough, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Peterborough

    #1 Landcor Excavating

    Based in Peterborough

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Landcor Excavating(705) 931-8252

  2. #2 LocalStudent

    Based in Richmond Hill, 13 km away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 389 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (389).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 389 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for LocalStudent(647) 479-5003

  4. #4 Land-scape contracting

    Based in Peterborough

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Land-scape contracting(705) 740-4715

  6. #6 Creative Landscaping & Post Holes | Fence and Deck Contractors

    Based in Peterborough

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    204 Hillview Dr, Peterborough, ON K9K 2N2
    View profile for Creative Landscaping & Post Holes | Fence and Deck Contractors(905) 259-8642

  7. #7 Thirsty Lawn Care

    Based in Peterborough

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    578 Ackerman Crescent, Peterborough, ON K9K 2S5
    View profile for Thirsty Lawn Care(705) 931-0204

  9. #9 Kawartha Drainscape Solutions

    Based in Peterborough

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2087B Keene Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7
    View profile for Kawartha Drainscape Solutions(705) 710-3540

  13. #13 Red Fern Property Maintenance and Landscaping

    Based in Peterborough

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    292 Gifford Dr, Selwyn, ON K0L 1T0
    View profile for Red Fern Property Maintenance and Landscaping(705) 991-2220

  14. #14 Douglas Works

    Based in Peterborough

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    879 Frank Hill Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X3
    View profile for Douglas Works(705) 868-1981

  16. #16 O'Hagan Trees

    Based in Peterborough

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri closed · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    2610 Providence Line, Peterborough, ON K9J 0G6
    View profile for O'Hagan Trees(705) 772-1055

  22. #22 Alpha Company Co.

    Based in Peterborough

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Alpha Company Co.(705) 991-5966

  24. #24 Dig & Design Landscaping

    Based in Peterborough

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Dig and Design landscape, Peterborough, ON K9H 2R8
    View profile for Dig & Design Landscaping(705) 768-2033

  25. #25 Landscaping Canadá

    Based in Peterborough

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5 Ferndale Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 1L9
    View profile for Landscaping Canadá(705) 464-7507

All 37 landscapers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

landscapers in Peterborough, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Natural Stone Supply and Landscaping765.0★ (3)In Peterborough
27ELNIME Property Pros764.0★ (4)In Peterborough
28The Gardener - Peterborough753.9★ (55)In Peterborough
29Birchview Excavating755.0★ (7)In Peterborough
30Byrne J Property Professionals744.2★ (5)In Peterborough
31Meyer's Landscaping Limited734.6★ (29)In Peterborough
32Clint's Property Maintenance723.2★ (37)In Peterborough
33Hambletons Custom Landscape & Design715.0★ (3)In Peterborough
34Doughty Masonry Center714.5★ (33)In Peterborough
35Dixons Property Maintenance704.6★ (23)In Peterborough
36R & M Smith Contracting Limited684.3★ (6)In Peterborough
37Gate Fence and Rail663.3★ (7)16 km

Also serving Peterborough

20 more landscapers within 24 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked landscapers serving Peterborough
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
(EGC) Elevated General Contracting5.0★ (20)In Peterborough
Black Rock Developments5.0★ (7)In Peterborough
Bros Co5.0★ (1)In Peterborough
Cliff Hubbert Construction Ltd5.0★ (1)In Peterborough
EBB & Flo Custom Carpentry & Renovations5.0★ (6)In Peterborough
Ethic Tree Creations3.7★ (9)In Peterborough
Fulcrum Custom Builders4.2★ (5)In Peterborough
Hamilton's Group of Consultants5.0★ (1)In Peterborough
Hockley Construction Inc5.0★ (32)In Peterborough
JCA Construction5.0★ (1)In Peterborough
Junkaholics.ca5.0★ (33)In Peterborough
Nimigon Tree Service4.7★ (21)In Peterborough
On New Ground Construction & Renovations5.0★ (5)In Peterborough
Parkhill Contracting Inc.In Peterborough
Peterborough Gardening & Landscaping3.0★ (2)In Peterborough
Peterborough Landscaping5.0★ (1)In Peterborough
TerraTrax Building Solutions5.0★ (1)In Peterborough
Vatcher's Property Maintenance and Tree Service4.0★ (23)In Peterborough
Vital Tree Care5.0★ (39)In Peterborough
Well Grounded Gardening5.0★ (1)In Peterborough

How we ranked Peterborough landscapers

We scored 37 Peterborough 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Peterborough data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Landscapers in Peterborough: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Peterborough?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Peterborough, ON is Landcor Excavating with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. LocalStudent (#2) and Horlings Garden Centre & Landscape Design (#3) follow. We ranked 37 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Peterborough?

ContractorsRanked ranks 37 landscapers serving Peterborough, ON. 34 of them are based in Peterborough; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 24 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in Peterborough are open 24/7?

5 ranked landscapers in Peterborough post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Landcor Excavating (#1), First Class Landscaping Peterborough (#10) and Quest It (Service Marketplace App) (#15). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Peterborough work on weekends?

21 of 37 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Landcor Excavating (#1), LocalStudent (#2) and Land-scape contracting (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Peterborough landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated landscapers in Peterborough is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. LocalStudent has the most, 389 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do landscapers outside Peterborough count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Peterborough city centre, 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 Peterborough

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 landscapers serving Peterborough.

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