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Best Landscapers in Rapid Valley, SD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rapid Valley: The Grounds Guys of Rapid City, CR Score 88/100; 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Karnucopia Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 32.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 224 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #4.

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

32 Rapid Valley landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 32 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 landscapers in Rapid Valley at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Rapid Valley at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Grounds Guys of Rapid City884.7★ (47)Rapid City, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2D&L Lawn Sprinklers LLC844.6★ (57)Rapid City, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Guardian Landscaping834.8★ (47)Rapid City, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
4TruGreen Lawn Care824.1★ (224)Rapid City, 2 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
5Arriba Home Improvement814.3★ (11)Rapid City, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Karnucopia Landscaping804.0★ (4)Rapid City, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
7Black Hills Hydro Turf804.7★ (32)Rapid City, 4 mi awaySat—
8Remboldt Lawn Services and Landscaping794.7★ (106)Rapid City, 4 mi away——
9Best Bet Lawn Care784.9★ (38)Box Elder, 3 mi away——
10Oasis Landscaping764.9★ (10)Rapid City, 2 mi awaySat—

The 32 best landscapers in Rapid Valley, 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.

  4. #4 TruGreen Lawn Care

    Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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

  7. #7 Black Hills Hydro Turf

    Based in Rapid City, 4 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    23275 Radar Hill Rd, Rapid City, SD 57703
    View profile for Black Hills Hydro Turf(605) 342-6220

  9. #9 Best Bet Lawn Care

    Based in Box Elder, 3 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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

  10. #10 Oasis Landscaping

    Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away

    76/100CR Score

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Oasis Landscaping(605) 877-0555

  12. #12 ATK Landscaping

    Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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

  16. #16 Carefree Lawn & Sprinkler, Inc.

    Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–4 PM · Tue 12 PM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–1 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1441 E St Joseph St Suite 4, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Carefree Lawn & Sprinkler, Inc.(605) 786-0182

  18. #18 Rushmore Hydroseeding

    Based in Rapid City, 13 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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

  19. #19 JB Landscaping

    Based in Box Elder, 2 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for JB Landscaping(605) 219-2006

How we ranked Rapid Valley landscapers

We scored 32 Rapid Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Rapid Valley?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Rapid Valley, SD is The Grounds Guys of Rapid City with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. D&L Lawn Sprinklers LLC (#2) and Guardian Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 32 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which landscapers in Rapid Valley are open 24/7?

3 ranked landscapers in Rapid Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Grounds Guys of Rapid City (#1), Karnucopia Landscaping (#6) 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 Valley work on weekends?

15 of 32 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Grounds Guys of Rapid City (#1), D&L Lawn Sprinklers LLC (#2) and Guardian Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Rapid Valley landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 32 rated landscapers in Rapid Valley is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. TruGreen Lawn Care has the most, 224 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 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 Valley count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 landscapers serving Rapid Valley.

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