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Best Landscapers in Shelby, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Shelby: Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southern Cut Land & Tree Service, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Cisco Kid Landscaping Inc., 69 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 26 ranked after Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping; ranked #13.

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

26 Shelby landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 26 rated businesses.

Top 10 landscapers in Shelby at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Shelby at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping645.0★ (441)Concord, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Southern Cut Land & Tree Service, LLC594.3★ (6)Shelby24/7Emergencies
3FP Lawn Care, LLC585.0★ (3)Shelby24/7—
4Local Boy Landscaping585.0★ (3)Shelby24/7—
5Green Garden Lawn Care LLC574.9★ (37)Indian Trail, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6JD HARDSCAPES & LANDSCAPING LLC564.9★ (40)ShelbySat · Evenings—
7Here for the Grass LLC564.7★ (13)Shelby——
8Lail's Landscaping565.0★ (4)ShelbySat—
9Mark Mc Swain Landscaping555.0★ (3)Shelby——
10Paradise Landscaping553.9★ (21)Shelby——

The 26 best landscapers in Shelby, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 FP Lawn Care, LLC

    Based in Shelby

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    328 Circleview Dr, Shelby, NC 28150
    View profile for FP Lawn Care, LLC(704) 692-9832

  4. #4 Local Boy Landscaping

    Based in Shelby

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2009 Dogwood Trail, Shelby, NC 28150
    View profile for Local Boy Landscaping(704) 692-4741

  7. #7 Here for the Grass LLC

    Based in Shelby

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Here for the Grass LLC(704) 259-3800

  8. #8 Lail's Landscaping

    Based in Shelby

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Lail's Landscaping(980) 289-3481

  10. #10 Paradise Landscaping

    Based in Shelby

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    460 Cherryville Rd, Shelby, NC 28150
    View profile for Paradise Landscaping(704) 297-6275

  12. #12 Shelby Nursery Inc

    Based in Shelby

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    108 Berry Dr, Shelby, NC 28150
    View profile for Shelby Nursery Inc(704) 471-1000

  13. #13 Cisco Kid Landscaping Inc.

    Based in Cherryville, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5041 Crouse Rd, Crouse, NC 28033
    View profile for Cisco Kid Landscaping Inc.(704) 678-2666

  18. #18 Hometown Lawncare

    Based in Kings Mountain, 6 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    109 Peoria Ln, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
    View profile for Hometown Lawncare(704) 473-2971

  19. #19 Butler's Outdoor Design,LLC

    Based in Kings Mountain, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 York Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
    View profile for Butler's Outdoor Design,LLC(704) 750-3866

  22. #22 Light the Carolinas

    Based in Shelby

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    247 Howington St, Shelby, NC 28152
    View profile for Light the Carolinas

  23. #23 Glenn's Handyman

    Based in Shelby

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Glenn's Handyman(704) 850-6414

  24. #24 Helton & Son Landscaping

    Based in Gaffney, 14 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–9:30 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Helton & Son Landscaping(864) 640-1654

  25. #25 Thomas Lawn & Landscapes LLC

    Based in Bessemer City, 14 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Mountain Brook Dr, Bessemer City, NC 28016
    View profile for Thomas Lawn & Landscapes LLC(704) 271-0941

All 26 landscapers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

landscapers in Shelby, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Stump Pros455.0★ (6)15 mi

Also serving Shelby

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 Shelby
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
American Lawn Services5.0★ (2)In Shelby
Backyard Paradise and Restoration2.3★ (3)In Shelby
Bailey's Tree Service5.0★ (11)In Shelby
Beam Landscaping and Fence Company5.0★ (2)In Shelby
Biggerstaff Brothers Landscaping and Tree Removal LLC.5.0★ (1)In Shelby
Bledsoe Design5.0★ (2)In Shelby
Cedric Dean HomesIn Shelby
Clean-Cut Property Services L.L.C.5.0★ (27)In Shelby
Dreamscapes LandscapingIn Shelby
Fisher's Tree & Crane Service4.6★ (72)In Shelby
Ground Control Landscape Management IncIn Shelby
Ground Control Landscape Management, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Shelby
Land Pros Land Management5.0★ (27)In Shelby
Lawn N Order Landscaping & Tree Service5.0★ (1)In Shelby
Nelon-Cole Moisture & Water Control4.9★ (52)In Shelby
Ramsey Landscaping & Irrigation5.0★ (2)In Shelby
Shelby Heating & Air Conditioning Inc4.8★ (510)In Shelby
Tony's Tree Service & Landscaping5.0★ (2)In Shelby
Utility Tree Service3.0★ (2)In Shelby
Weathers Tree & Land Service LLC5.0★ (10)In Shelby

How we ranked Shelby landscapers

We scored 26 Shelby 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Shelby data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Landscapers in Shelby: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Shelby?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Shelby, NC is Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 441 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Southern Cut Land & Tree Service, LLC (#2) and FP Lawn Care, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 26 landscapers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Shelby?

ContractorsRanked ranks 26 landscapers serving Shelby, NC. 14 of them are based in Shelby; 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 Shelby are open 24/7?

4 ranked landscapers in Shelby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping (#1), Southern Cut Land & Tree Service, LLC (#2) and FP Lawn Care, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Shelby work on weekends?

15 of 26 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping (#1), Southern Cut Land & Tree Service, LLC (#2) and FP Lawn Care, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Shelby landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated landscapers in Shelby is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Elephant Trunk Tree and Landscaping has the most, 441 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Shelby count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Shelby 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 Shelby

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 landscapers serving Shelby.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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