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Best Landscapers in San Carlos, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Carlos: Francisco Zarco Gardens Landscape, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exotic Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 146.

  3. 38

    Most-reviewed: JC Tree Care & Landscape, 187 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 146 ranked; ranked #38.

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

146 San Carlos landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 84 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 146 rated businesses.

Top 10 landscapers in San Carlos at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in San Carlos at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Francisco Zarco Gardens Landscape885.0★ (33)Belmont, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Exotic Landscape875.0★ (18)Burlingame, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Greener Bay Landscaping Inc.864.7★ (93)Alameda, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4RB Landscaping854.9★ (85)Redwood City, 4 mi awaySat—
5Bayshore Landscaping | Redwood landscaping, commercial landscaping redwood city, backyard landscaping redwood city855.0★ (4)Redwood City, 3 mi away24/7—
6Prestige Landscape855.0★ (9)San CarlosSat · Sun—
7PrimeScape Landscape & Hardscape845.0★ (12)Redwood City, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Bayshore Landscaping845.0★ (22)Redwood Shores, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Jenn's Gardening835.0★ (37)Redwood Shores, 4 mi awaySat—
10Jake's Landscaping & Tree Services835.0★ (6)Cherryland, 9 mi away24/7—

The 146 best landscapers in San Carlos, 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.

  1. Based in Redwood City, 4 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3103 Hoover St, Redwood City, CA 94063
  2. 85/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    905 Adams St, Redwood City, CA 94061
  3. Based in San Carlos

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    131 Glenn Way, San Carlos, CA 94070
  4. Based in Redwood Shores, 4 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gardener”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Foster City, 4 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    708 Niantic Dr, Foster City, CA 94404
  6. Based in East Palo Alto, 8 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    159 Verbena Dr, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
  7. Based in Livermore, 5 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
  8. Based in Belmont, 1 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    974 Ralston Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
  9. Based in Redwood City, 4 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1099 Fifteenth Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
  10. Based in Mountain View, 12 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1049 El Monte Ave Ste C #904, Mountain View, CA 94040

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 146 ranked landscapers here; the rest are on their profiles.

landscapers in San Carlos, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ergeon814.7★ (137)7 mi
27Roman Landscape | Bay Area805.0★ (22)7 mi
28Tree of Life Pro Services805.0★ (7)13 mi
29Fox Landscape & Irrigation Inc803.2★ (15)3 mi
30Sunny Design & Construction805.0★ (43)6 mi
31Medallion Landscape Management Inc802.0★ (4)In San Carlos
32Special Gardens Inc805.0★ (3)4 mi
33JG Universal Landscape Inc.804.8★ (8)8 mi
34Green Landscaping of Mountain View805.0★ (10)12 mi
35BAYFRONT LANDSCAPE INC.804.8★ (19)7 mi
36Orozco Gardening Service805.0★ (3)3 mi
37Green Bay Landscaping805.0★ (10)4 mi
38JC Tree Care & Landscape804.9★ (187)4 mi
39CBA LANDSCAPING804.7★ (13)13 mi
40Three Rocks Pavers Inc805.0★ (14)7 mi
41Rivera’s Lawn Service & Landscaping795.0★ (3)4 mi
42Red Oak Landscaping795.0★ (4)8 mi
43Val's Landscaping795.0★ (7)6 mi
44Cate Landscaping795.0★ (30)12 mi
45Surfside Services795.0★ (9)6 mi
46VMS LandScape Design & Build794.7★ (15)6 mi
47Innovative Gardens, Inc795.0★ (17)9 mi
48Westcoast Hardscape795.0★ (9)5 mi
49Modified Landscape Design795.0★ (16)In San Carlos
50BioScapes Tree Care Inc794.9★ (36)14 mi

Also serving San Carlos

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 San Carlos
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arrellin Landscaping5.0★ (2)7 mi
Duenas Gardening Landscaping3.0★ (2)5 mi
Flores Garden & Landscape Service3.5★ (2)5 mi
GeryBen yard Services5.0★ (2)7 mi
GMZ Landscaping5.0★ (2)3 mi
Groundwork Landscape & Construction, Inc.In San Carlos
KB Landscape5.0★ (2)6 mi
LiveBright Landscape Development1.0★ (1)In San Carlos
Otto LandscapesIn San Carlos
Paver Life Inc.5.0★ (2)5 mi
Pereda Gardens Landscaping5.0★ (2)2 mi
Rick Lopez Landscapes5.0★ (2)4 mi
Riverz pro green landcaping4.5★ (2)6 mi
San Mateo Sprinkler Repair3.0★ (2)4 mi
Saul TM Land & Hardscape3.0★ (2)4 mi
Siteworks Landscape5.0★ (2)4 mi
Soto's Landscaping1.0★ (2)3 mi
Tierra Landscaping5.0★ (2)5 mi
Tom's Edible Gardens5.0★ (2)2 mi
Tyler's Landscaping & Hauling Service5.0★ (2)5 mi

How we ranked San Carlos landscapers

We scored 146 San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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 San Carlos: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in San Carlos?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in San Carlos, CA is Francisco Zarco Gardens Landscape with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Exotic Landscape (#2) and Greener Bay Landscaping Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 146 landscapers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in San Carlos?

ContractorsRanked ranks 146 landscapers serving San Carlos, CA. 3 of them are based in San Carlos; 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 San Carlos are open 24/7?

16 ranked landscapers in San Carlos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Exotic Landscape (#2), Bayshore Landscaping | Redwood landscaping, commercial landscaping redwood city, backyard landscaping redwood city (#5) and Jake's Landscaping & Tree Services (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in San Carlos work on weekends?

84 of 146 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Francisco Zarco Gardens Landscape (#1), Exotic Landscape (#2) and Greener Bay Landscaping Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do San Carlos landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 146 rated landscapers in San Carlos is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. JC Tree Care & Landscape has the most, 187 reviews, and ranks #38. 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 San Carlos count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the San Carlos 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 San Carlos

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 146 landscapers serving San Carlos.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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