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Best landscapers in Hartford for ongoing maintenance contracts

Updated 2026-09-28 · 11,322 reviewed · 922 listed · 7 top picks · Scored from 230 Google reviews · How we rank ›

This list ranks landscapers best suited to recurring work, lawn mowing routes, seasonal cleanups, snow contracts, and fertilization programs, using each business's earned composite score from our methodology. Scores were last updated 2026-09-28. See the overall landscaper ranking for one-off jobs like hardscaping installs or single tree removals; this page narrows the same pool to businesses whose review history points to steady, repeat maintenance work.

Every business on this list has review evidence for ongoing maintenance contracts. The full field is ranked in the overall ranking.

Picks are ranked by score and relevance to landscaper, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.

At a glance

#BusinessScoreRatingFromBest for
1Parham Tree & Home Services865 (40)—Fast-turnaround maintenance & tree work
2J.Martin Landscaping LLC834.9 (114)—Recurring lawn care with a dedicated crew
3Raupp Landscape | Residential and Commercial835 (23)—Year-round commercial & residential contracts
4Jara Management784.8 (21)—Long-term seasonal maintenance relationships
5Perez Lopez Landscaping LLC754.8 (19)—Multi-service maintenance on tight schedules
6Affordable Landscaping LLC715 (6)—Budget-conscious recurring lawn contracts
7M LEON LANDSCAPING LLC594.4 (7)—Owner-operated maintenance with photo updates

Ranked picks

1
Parham Tree & Home Services

Parham Tree & Home Services

score 86/100
5 from 40 reviews
Fast-turnaround maintenance & tree workpunctualprofessional crewreliable scheduling

Why it ranks first

Jeff and his crew show up quickly for quotes and emergency calls alike, which matters for a maintenance contract where response time is the whole point. Five years of reviews describe thorough cleanup and precise work in tight spaces, backed by the highest composite score on this list.

Pros

  • Rapid response to quotes and emergency calls
  • Skilled crew with the right equipment for tight or obstacle-heavy yards
  • Thorough site cleanup after every job
  • Fair, clearly communicated pricing

Services: lawn care maintenance, landscape design installation, tree service

2
J.Martin Landscaping LLC

J.Martin Landscaping LLC

score 83/100
4.9 from 114 reviews
Recurring lawn care with a dedicated crewpunctualfair pricingattention to detail

Why it ranks second

Jose and his team have the largest review volume on this list, with clients across East Hartford describing him as someone who treats each yard like his own, a good sign for anyone signing up for repeat visits. Jobs typically wrap same-day or within 24 hours, and the crew sends photos so you can track work without being on-site.

Pros

  • Same-day or next-day turnaround on most jobs
  • Fair, competitive pricing
  • Photo updates after each visit
  • Owner Jose builds ongoing relationships with regular clients

Watch out: One older review mentioned a scheduling conflict; more recent feedback describes reliable, punctual visits.

Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal, landscape design installation

3
Raupp Landscape | Residential and Commercial

Raupp Landscape | Residential and Commercial

score 83/100
5 from 23 reviews
Year-round commercial & residential contractsreliable schedulingpunctualfair pricing

Why it ranks third

Raupp covers the full maintenance calendar, lawn care, fertilization programs, seasonal cleanups, and snow removal, for both residential and commercial properties. Every recent review calls out honest pricing with no pushed extras, plus consistent named staff (Gustavo, Brenda) who show up as scheduled.

Pros

  • Fertilization and snow removal alongside regular lawn care
  • Transparent pricing with no upselling
  • Meticulous finish work on edges, mulch, and cleanup
  • Reliable scheduling year-round, including emergency snow calls

Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal, eco friendly organic, landscape design installation

4
Jara Management

Jara Management

score 78/100
4.8 from 21 reviews
Long-term seasonal maintenance relationshipsreliable schedulingpunctualresponsive

Why it ranks fourth

Jara Management has a decade of history turning neglected yards into consistently maintained lawns, plus seasonal cleanup and snow clearing. Clients describe punctual, friendly service and a crew that keeps them informed of schedule changes.

Pros

  • 10+ year track record with repeat clients
  • Turns bare or neglected lawns into healthy turf
  • Punctual, professional crew
  • Same-day or next-day availability for urgent requests

Watch out: One long-term customer reported delayed communication during a particularly heavy snow season, worth asking about peak-season capacity.

Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal, landscape design installation

5
Perez Lopez Landscaping LLC

Perez Lopez Landscaping LLC

score 75/100
4.8 from 19 reviews
Multi-service maintenance on tight schedulesreliable schedulingpunctualfair pricing

Why it ranks fifth

Five years of work spanning mulching, drainage, stump removal, and snow removal shows this team can handle a varied maintenance scope. Current reviews describe an owner who responds the same day to any concern and a crew that stays until cleanup is fully done; the review count is still on the smaller side, so treat this as a promising, lower-confidence pick.

Pros

  • Owner responds same-day to concerns
  • Broad service range from mulching to snow removal
  • Team completes full cleanup before leaving
  • Fair pricing for the quality delivered

Watch out: An older review mentioned missed appointments; that pattern hasn't repeated in recent feedback.

Services: lawn care maintenance, hardscaping masonry, snow removal, landscape design installation

6
Affordable Landscaping LLC

Affordable Landscaping LLC

score 71/100
5 from 6 reviews
Budget-conscious recurring lawn contractsreliable schedulingprofessional crewfair pricing

Why it ranks sixth

Nick's crew earns praise for competitive pricing and getting jobs done right the first time, with a confirmed commercial partnership pointing to reliability on larger, ongoing accounts. The review base is small, so this is a good value option to vet directly before committing to a long contract.

Pros

  • Competitive pricing
  • Handles larger residential and commercial projects

Watch out: Only a handful of reviews so far, ask for references if you're signing a longer contract.

Services: lawn care maintenance, snow removal, landscape design installation, hardscaping masonry

7
M LEON LANDSCAPING LLC

M LEON LANDSCAPING LLC

score 59/100
4.4 from 7 reviews
Owner-operated maintenance with photo updatespunctualattention to detailfair pricing

Why it ranks seventh

This West Hartford owner-operator handles every job personally and explicitly offers monthly maintenance contracts, sending photo updates as work progresses. Reviews are limited in number and skew slightly older, so weigh the fair pricing and punctuality reviewers describe against that smaller sample.

Pros

  • Monthly maintenance contracts available
  • Owner-operator personally manages every job

Watch out: One older review flagged inconsistent pricing between similar jobs, worth confirming rates upfront.

Services: lawn care maintenance

What decides this ranking

SignalWeight
Review sentiment28%
Google rating26%
Review volume20%
Profile completeness14%
Review recency12%

Ranking data checked 2026-09-28 · Full methodology ›

Last updated 2026-09-28