43 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Cruz: Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Scotty's Outdoor Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #15 of 43.
Most-reviewed: K & D Landscaping, Inc., 425 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #4.
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43 Santa Cruz landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 43 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mighty Will's Gardening, Hauling, and Demo | 63 | 5.0★ (71) | Santa Cruz | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Orchard Keepers | 57 | 4.9★ (30) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 3 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 4 | K & D Landscaping, Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (425) | Watsonville, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Artificial Lawns Direct, Inc. | 57 | 4.0★ (17) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 6 | Dream Hugo's Landscaping | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Santa Cruz | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Emerald City Landscaping | 57 | 4.7★ (25) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 8 | Landscape 4U Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Capitola, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Pond Magic | 56 | 4.2★ (10) | Santa Cruz | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service | 55 | 4.8★ (34) | Santa Cruz | Sat | — |
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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #2 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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #3 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 Watsonville, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #5 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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #6 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
Ranked #7 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 Capitola, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #9 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
Ranked #10 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 Prunedale, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Aptos, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Aptos, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Soquel, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 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
Ranked #17 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 Aptos, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Scotts Valley, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #23 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, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Velasco Landscaping | 52 | 5.0★ (29) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc. | 52 | 4.6★ (21) | In Santa Cruz |
| 28 | Paradise Landscape Inc. | 52 | 1.9★ (9) | In Santa Cruz |
| 29 | JetMulch Inc | 52 | 3.2★ (9) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Central Coast Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. | 51 | 3.2★ (9) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Green and Growing Landscape Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping | 51 | 4.5★ (8) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Fall Creek Landscapes | 51 | 5.0★ (16) | 12 mi |
| 34 | Deva Gardens Landscaping | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | 7 mi |
| 35 | Coastal Evergreen Co | 51 | 3.1★ (10) | 5 mi |
| 36 | Marathon Landscape Services | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 37 | Corralitos Landscapes | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
| 38 | The Landscape Company | 50 | 4.6★ (17) | 4 mi |
| 39 | Koala Tree Care | 50 | 3.8★ (17) | In Santa Cruz |
| 40 | Rodas Landscaping | 50 | 4.2★ (5) | In Santa Cruz |
| 41 | Jerry Allison Landscaping | 50 | 4.6★ (17) | 15 mi |
| 42 | La Selva Tree Care | 49 | 4.7★ (12) | In Santa Cruz |
| 43 | Rodriguez Tree Service | 44 | 4.8★ (21) | 15 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accent Industries | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Alpha Omega Electric | 4.9★ (120) | In Santa Cruz |
| Arborist Selection - Tree Service Santa Cruz | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Atnenour & Sons Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Centeno's Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Chavez Landscape Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Crestline Construction | 4.8★ (18) | In Santa Cruz |
| D'Arpino Masonry | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| David Juarez Cleaning Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Habitat Gardens | 4.5★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Landscape Diaz | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Lewis Tree Service | 4.8★ (55) | In Santa Cruz |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz | 4.9★ (719) | In Santa Cruz |
| OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor | 5.0★ (36) | In Santa Cruz |
| Prime Landscape Services | 4.5★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Ranch Hands Construction | In Santa Cruz | |
| Riccabona's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Santa Cruz Artificial Grass | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Stump King Removal Specialist | 4.9★ (10) | In Santa Cruz |
| Summit Landscape LLC | In Santa Cruz |
We scored 43 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 |