62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 465 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Best Landscapers in River Forest, IL (2026)
467 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in River Forest: Paul's Outdoor Living, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Skyline Exteriors Snow Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 467.
- 16
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 816 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 467 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
467 River Forest landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 276 open Saturdays and 109 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 467 rated businesses.
Top 10 landscapers in River Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul's Outdoor Living | 62 | 5.0★ (127) | Elmhurst, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Winkler Tree & Lawn Care | 61 | 4.8★ (343) | Bellwood, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Fresh Cutz Lawn Care LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (76) | Chicago, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Maj Lawncare Incorporated | 60 | 4.8★ (281) | Franklin Park, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Dario Garcia Landscaping LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (502) | Summit, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Farmers Market - Chicago's Garden Center | 60 | 4.5★ (305) | Chicago, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Skyline Exteriors Snow Removal | 60 | 4.7★ (83) | Chicago, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Ross & Jack's Landscaping Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (157) | Franklin Park, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Arts Landscaping & Maintenance LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (118) | Chicago, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | A & B Landscaping and Tree Service Inc. | 58 | 4.5★ (37) | Cicero, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 467 best landscapers in River Forest, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Bellwood, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
- 4.8★ from 343 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 114 N Mannheim Rd, Bellwood, IL 60104
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 2340 N Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Based in Franklin Park, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.8★ from 281 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 9333 Schiller Blvd, Franklin Park, IL 60131
Based in Summit, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 502 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.8★ from 502 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5818 S Archer Rd Suite 114-5, Summit, IL 60501
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 305 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.5★ from 305 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 4110 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2946 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Based in Franklin Park, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 3146 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629
Based in Cicero, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Evanston, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Chicago, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.7★ from 113 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 2058 W Coulter St, Chicago, IL 60608
Based in Forest Park, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wilmette, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.6★ from 416 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3132 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 6328 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Based in Hickory Hills, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 816 Google reviews, the most in River Forest.
- 4.6★ from 816 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7650 W 99th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Based in Park Ridge, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 543 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
- 4.4★ from 543 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 525 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
- 4.3★ from 137 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 6903 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707
Based in Des Plaines, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 420 N River Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Based in Des Plaines, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 7500 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Based in Elmhurst, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
- 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
Based in Chicago Ridge, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Berwyn, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 3540 Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
Based in Naperville, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2236 W Winona St, Chicago, IL 60625
Landscapers ranked #26 to #50
#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 467 ranked landscapers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving River Forest
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Design Landscaping INC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Abraham Landscaping | 3.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Aztlan Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| B.Z. Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Certified VIP Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| DGL Landscaping | In River Forest | |
| First Green Landscaping | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Garden Green Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| ISAIAS guzman Landscaping INC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| J C Landscape & Design | 1.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Jesse's Landscaping | 2.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Kelty Lawn Care | 3.0★ (2) | In River Forest |
| O. Gutierrez Yard LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Prime Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Ramirez Mowing and Garden | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Ray & Rafa Lawncare | 4.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Rm Group Landscaping | 2.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Tony & Son Landscaping Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Ventura Lawn Care & Snow Removal | 2.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Walter's Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
How we ranked River Forest landscapers
We scored 467 River Forest 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 River Forest 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 |
Landscapers in River Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best landscaper in River Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in River Forest, IL is Paul's Outdoor Living with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Winkler Tree & Lawn Care (#2) and Fresh Cutz Lawn Care LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 467 landscapers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many landscapers are there in River Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 467 landscapers serving River Forest, IL. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which landscapers in River Forest are open 24/7?
41 ranked landscapers in River Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paul's Outdoor Living (#1), Skyline Exteriors Snow Removal (#7) and A & B Landscaping and Tree Service Inc. (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which landscapers in River Forest work on weekends?
276 of 467 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 109 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paul's Outdoor Living (#1), Winkler Tree & Lawn Care (#2) and Fresh Cutz Lawn Care LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do River Forest landscapers have?
The median Google rating among 467 rated landscapers in River Forest is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. TruGreen Lawn Care has the most, 816 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do landscapers outside River Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the River Forest 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 River Forest
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 467 landscapers serving River Forest.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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