CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in APTOS, CA
20 verified contractors · 8 with active workers' comp · Average 27 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in APTOS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 20 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in APTOS, 8 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 5 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in APTOS
APTOS sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
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20 Licensed Landscapers in APTOS
Neu-scapes Inc
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #795744
Status: CLEAR ✓
Mott Landscape
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #959657
Status: CLEAR ✓
Campbell Landscape
Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #436593
Status: CLEAR ✓
Welty Jay
Licensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #359654
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 684 0433
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Colendich John M
Licensed 1981 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #415612
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 588 9193
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
T & M Concrete
Licensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #506230
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 2652
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Athenour Landscaping
Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Partnership · Santa Cruz County
License #887259
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 454 8422
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Coastal Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #932020
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 334 7202
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Panitchpakdi Nop
Licensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #499130
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 251 1907
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2016
Pond Art
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #530748
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 688 9799
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2014
Santa Cruz Irrigation & Gardens
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #554640
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 688 8416
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2012
Bailey General Contracting
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #558000
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 9167
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Green Thumb Plant And Lawn Care
Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #701863
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 818 0884
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Ambriz Landscaping
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #711599
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 662 2519
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Leavitt Marcus Wesley
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #714360
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 580 6002
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Guava Landscape Company
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #830132
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 724 4191
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Burgess Ryan
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1006952
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 345 5171
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Freeman Joshua Murray
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1069723
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 345 6438
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Velasco Landscape Construction
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1051265
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 227 6555
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Reinwater Gardens Inc
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1069929
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 745 0627
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in APTOS
Some APTOS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Masonry (C29)
- 1 also hold D59 (D59)
APTOS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 20 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 8 (40%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 5 (25%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 17 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 27.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 47 years (licensed 1978)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a landscaping contractor's license in California?
Every contractor on this page links to its official CSLB license-detail record. Search the license number at cslb.ca.gov to confirm the license is current, the classification is C-27 (Landscaping), and the status is CLEAR before you hire.
What is the difference between a C-27 licensed contractor and an unlicensed landscaper?
A C-27 license means the contractor passed California's trade and law exams, posted a contractor bond, and is accountable to the CSLB. Unlicensed operators carry none of those protections — you have little recourse if work is defective or someone is injured on your property.
Why does workers' compensation insurance matter when hiring a landscaper?
If a contractor employs a crew, active workers' comp insurance means you are not liable for on-site injuries. A contractor without it can legally work alone, but you take on real risk the moment an uninsured crew sets foot on your property.
Do landscapers in APTOS winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. APTOS sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.