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Best Landscapers in Rapid City, SD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rapid City: The Grounds Guys of Rapid City, CR Score 90/100; 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Karnucopia Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 37.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 224 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #6.

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

37 Rapid City landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 37 rated businesses.

Top 10 landscapers in Rapid City at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Rapid City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Grounds Guys of Rapid City904.7★ (47)Rapid City24/7Overall
2Spark Landscaping894.9★ (62)Rapid CitySat · Sun—
3Guardian Landscaping864.8★ (47)Rapid CitySat · Sun—
4D&L Lawn Sprinklers LLC854.6★ (57)Rapid CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Karnucopia Landscaping834.0★ (4)Rapid City24/7Emergencies
6TruGreen Lawn Care834.1★ (224)Rapid CitySat · EveningsMost reviews
7Arriba Home Improvement824.3★ (11)Rapid CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Black Hills Hydro Turf824.7★ (32)Rapid CitySat—
9Remboldt Lawn Services and Landscaping814.7★ (106)Rapid City——
10605 Yards794.9★ (28)Rapid CityEvenings—

The 37 best landscapers in Rapid City, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  6. #6 TruGreen Lawn Care

    Based in Rapid City

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 224 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (224).

    • 4.1★ from 224 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1935 Lombardy Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703
    View profile for TruGreen Lawn Care(833) 418-5004

  10. #10 605 Yards

    Based in Rapid City

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for 605 Yards(605) 430-0710

  12. #12 Rushmore Hydroseeding

    Based in Rapid City

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11255 Quaal Rd, Black Hawk, SD 57718
    View profile for Rushmore Hydroseeding(605) 787-1911

  15. #15 Best Bet Lawn Care

    Based in Box Elder, 5 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2340 N Elk Vale Rd Suite 110, Box Elder, SD 57719
    View profile for Best Bet Lawn Care(605) 858-1665

  21. #21 ATK Landscaping

    Based in Rapid City

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 6 AM–5 PM · Fri 5 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for ATK Landscaping(605) 545-0696

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 Rapid City, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Level Up Construction & Landscaping LLC735.0★ (4)In Rapid City
27G J Holsworth & Son Inc Lawn734.3★ (11)In Rapid City
28Crow Peak Contractors LLC734.5★ (8)In Rapid City
29Schulze Landscaping733.4★ (12)In Rapid City
30Mac's Exterior Solutions LLC735.0★ (6)9 mi
31Three Sons Landscaping734.1★ (9)In Rapid City
32Mystic Mountain Landscapes LLC732.9★ (14)In Rapid City
33JB Landscaping725.0★ (7)3 mi
34Schaeferville Landscaping723.5★ (4)In Rapid City
35Bluegrass Landscape Company724.3★ (16)In Rapid City
36Sprinkler Service Co714.4★ (5)In Rapid City
37Rapid Scapes685.0★ (3)10 mi

Also serving Rapid City

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.

Unranked landscapers serving Rapid City
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Second Nature5.0★ (1)In Rapid City
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How we ranked Rapid City landscapers

We scored 37 Rapid City 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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Rapid City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Rapid City, SD is The Grounds Guys of Rapid City with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Spark Landscaping (#2) and Guardian Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 37 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Rapid City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 37 landscapers serving Rapid City, SD. 33 of them are based in Rapid City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in Rapid City are open 24/7?

3 ranked landscapers in Rapid City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Grounds Guys of Rapid City (#1), Karnucopia Landscaping (#5) and The Handyman Chris Auwerter (#25). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Rapid City work on weekends?

18 of 37 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Grounds Guys of Rapid City (#1), Spark Landscaping (#2) and Guardian Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Rapid City landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated landscapers in Rapid City is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. TruGreen Lawn Care has the most, 224 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Rapid City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Rapid City 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 Rapid City

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

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