For landscapers · Updated November 3, 2026
How Melbourne landscapers can rank higher on Google
The average Melbourne landscaper profile scores 66/100 on our listing check. These are the most common gaps and how to fix them.
We check every listed Melbourne landscaper against 5 things homeowners look for on Google. The average score is 66 out of 100. Here is what is most often missing.
The most common gaps
- 3 or more services listed: missing for 158 of 180 companies. List every service you offer as a Google category, so you show up for each search.
- 50 or more Google reviews: missing for 117 of 180 companies. Ask every happy client for a review the day you finish the job, while it is fresh.
- Rating of 4.5 or higher: missing for 23 of 180 companies. Reply to every review, good or bad. A fast, calm reply to a bad one wins back trust.
- Business hours listed: missing for 7 of 180 companies. Add your hours. Listings without hours look closed to a lot of homeowners.
- Phone number on Google: missing for 3 of 180 companies. Add a phone number to your Google Business Profile so homeowners can call from search.
Where the best ranked companies stand
- Slug-A-Bug: listing score 80, 3,487 reviews
- Koch's Irrigation and Drainage, Inc.: listing score 80, 346 reviews
- East Coast Curbing: listing score 80, 153 reviews
- 1 Tree Expert LLC: listing score 80, 332 reviews
- Florida Pro Turf: listing score 80, 124 reviews
Improving your listing is free and never changes your rank. It lets you correct your details, add photos and see your own checklist.