Referrally Awards 2026

The 2026 awards for landscapers near Montrose, Michigan.

Five awards, each decided by the record: 351 Google reviews read, state licenses checked with Michigan LARA, and the same formula for all 16 companies. Only companies with an active state license are eligible. Nobody can buy one. Based on data as of October 28, 2026.

Landscaper of the Year 2026

Highest Referrally Score

Gath's Landscaping, LLC

Serves the area · ranked #1 of 16

  • 4.9 · 75 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2019
  • 9 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 17%
  • 2 reviews mention Clio

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Referrally Landscaper of the Year 2026 badge
82OF 100
Very good
Most Recommended 2026

Most reviews that say they'd recommend

Gath's Landscaping, LLC

Serves the area · ranked #1 of 16

  • 4.9 · 75 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2019
  • 9 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 17%
  • 2 reviews mention Clio

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82OF 100
Very good
Most Responsive 2026

Best reply rate and speed

Elite Lawn & Landscape LLC.

Flushing · ranked #4 of 16

  • 4.2 · 70 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2017
  • 20 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 64%

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72OF 100
Good
Fastest Growing 2026

Most new reviews in 12 months

Elite Lawn & Landscape LLC.

Flushing · ranked #4 of 16

  • 4.2 · 70 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2017
  • 20 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 64%

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72OF 100
Good

How winners are chosen: Landscaper of the Year is the highest Referrally Score. Most Recommended counts reviews that say they'd recommend the company. Most Responsive uses reply rate and speed. Fastest Growing counts new reviews in the last 12 months. Longest Standing uses the state license issue date. Companies need at least 15 reviews for the last four. Read how we rank.