51 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rio Del Mar: Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): STG LANDSCAPING, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 51.
Most-reviewed: K & D Landscaping, Inc., 425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #2.
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51 Rio Del Mar landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 51 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo | 61 | 5.0★ (71) | Santa Cruz, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (425) | Watsonville, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Solano's Tree Service | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Prunedale, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | STG LANDSCAPING | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Morgan Hill, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Scotty's Outdoor Services | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Aptos, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bamboo Giant Nursery and Gardens | 57 | 4.4★ (63) | Aptos, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Landscape 4U Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Capitola, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Maven Landscape Services | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Prunedale, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Santa Cruz Irrigation & Gardens | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Aptos, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Velasco Landscaping | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | Prunedale, 6 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gardener”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, the most in Rio Del Mar.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Aptos, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Aptos, 1 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Soquel, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Santa Cruz, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Watsonville, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Watsonville, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 51 ranked landscapers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Garfinkel Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Atnenour & Sons Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Calioax Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Catherine L Kauer Landscape Architect/Installations | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Centeno's Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Chavez Landscape Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| David Juarez Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Habitat Gardens | 4.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Harmonic Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| JTA Hometown Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Kool Landscape | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Marcus Zelmon Stone Work | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Ocean View Tree And Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| pondart | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Prime Landscape Services | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Professional Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Quinones Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Smart construction services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Smith Gardens Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Verde Fine Gardens Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
We scored 51 Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar 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 |