35 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waynesville: Hambleton Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Guardian Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #16 of 35.
Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 184 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #3.
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35 Waynesville landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hambleton Services | 61 | 4.9★ (97) | Waynesville | — | Overall |
| 2 | Liquid Landscapes Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (34) | Waynesville | Sat | — |
| 3 | TruGreen Lawn Care | 59 | 4.6★ (184) | Waynesville | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | M & S Landscaping and Tree Removal Waynesville | 59 | 4.9★ (29) | Canton, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ferguson Mulch, LLC | 58 | 4.6★ (15) | Waynesville | — | — |
| 6 | Appalachian Hydroseeding & Landscaping, Inc | 57 | 4.7★ (31) | Waynesville | — | — |
| 7 | BFG Landscaping | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Waynesville | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Cornerstone Landscaping LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Waynesville | Sat | — |
| 9 | Massey Landscape Service | 57 | 4.5★ (37) | Waynesville | — | — |
| 10 | Smokey Ridge Landscape & Design LLC | 57 | 4.4★ (7) | Waynesville | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 184 Google reviews, the most in Waynesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #7 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 Waynesville
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #12 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 Waynesville
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #15 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 Waynesville
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #18 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 Waynesville
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #20 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 Waynesville
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #23 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 Waynesville
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Higdon Landscaping | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | In Waynesville |
| 27 | B. H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. | 52 | 4.3★ (69) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Morgan's Stump Grinding | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | In Waynesville |
| 29 | ConnerCole Renovations | 51 | 3.4★ (5) | In Waynesville |
| 30 | Laurel Crest Landscapes | Sylva NC Landscaper - Landscaping Design and Installation | 51 | 4.5★ (14) | In Waynesville |
| 31 | Tollie's Landscaping | 50 | 4.0★ (39) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Red Leaf Contracting | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | In Waynesville |
| 33 | 35 Degrees North Landscape Services | 48 | 3.6★ (18) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Caroline-A-Contracting | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | In Waynesville |
| 35 | WNC Mountain Property Services | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | In Waynesville |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Austin's Tree Service | 4.8★ (112) | In Waynesville |
| Blue Sky Building Company | 5.0★ (24) | In Waynesville |
| Boyd's Landscaping & Lawn Care | 3.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Bushwhacker Landscaping & Lawn | 5.0★ (1) | In Waynesville |
| Caldwell Inc. | 4.6★ (17) | In Waynesville |
| Castillo Excvation & Tree Services | 4.8★ (5) | In Waynesville |
| Element Arbor Inc. | 4.9★ (115) | In Waynesville |
| Elkwood Construction | 3.9★ (7) | In Waynesville |
| Freeman Tree Care | 4.9★ (76) | In Waynesville |
| Green Ops Landscaping Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Haynes Tree & Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (42) | In Waynesville |
| Haywood Landscapes Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Waynesville |
| J & M Landscaping | 3.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| King Landscape Concepts | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Messer maintenance and more | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Mountain Ground Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Pigeon Valley Septic, Grading + Land Clearing Asheville | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Platas tree service | 4.7★ (29) | In Waynesville |
| Soco Gap Landscaping & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
| Trag's Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Waynesville |
We scored 35 Waynesville 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 Waynesville 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 |