12 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Saint Joseph: Joe's Lawn Care Service, CR Score 86/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tim Trowbridge & Son Hm Bldr, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Serene Water Gardens, 44 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #4.
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12 Saint Joseph landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe's Lawn Care Service | 86 | 4.6★ (10) | Benton Harbor, 2 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Forker’s Landscaping & Snow Removal | 86 | 4.6★ (42) | Benton Harbor, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Tim Trowbridge & Son Hm Bldr | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Benton Harbor, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Serene Water Gardens | 83 | 4.8★ (44) | Benton Harbor, 3 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Lawn Care Plus | 83 | 4.7★ (14) | Saint Joseph | Sat | — |
| 6 | Yard Shark Landscaping & Design | 82 | 4.5★ (22) | Saint Joseph | — | — |
| 7 | Emma's Landscape & Maintenance | 80 | 4.3★ (6) | Saint Joseph | Sat | — |
| 8 | Evergreen Lawn Care & Landscaping | 78 | 4.3★ (17) | Benton Harbor, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | J&L enterprise corporation LLC | 74 | 4.8★ (16) | Granger, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Scotts Lawn Services | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | Benton Harbor, 5 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (44).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton Harbor, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 14 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 12 Saint Joseph 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Saint Joseph data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |