CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in APTOS, CA
20 verified contractors · 8 carry active workers' comp · Average 27 years in business · Updated June 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.
20 Licensed Landscapers in APTOS
WELTY JAY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #359654 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 684 0433
COLENDICH JOHN M
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1981 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #415612 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 588 9193
T & M CONCRETE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #506230 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 2652
NEU-SCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #795744 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 768 6765
ATHENOUR LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Partnership · Santa Cruz County
License #887259 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 454 8422
COASTAL LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #932020 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 334 7202
MOTT LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #959657 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 685 9540
CAMPBELL LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #436593 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 497 8600
PANITCHPAKDI NOP
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #499130 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 251 1907
POND ART
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #530748 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 688 9799
SANTA CRUZ IRRIGATION & GARDENS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #554640 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 688 8416
BAILEY GENERAL CONTRACTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #558000 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 9167
GREEN THUMB PLANT AND LAWN CARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #701863 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 818 0884
AMBRIZ LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #711599 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 662 2519
LEAVITT MARCUS WESLEY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #714360 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 580 6002
GUAVA LANDSCAPE COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #830132 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 724 4191
BURGESS RYAN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1006952 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 345 5171
FREEMAN JOSHUA MURRAY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1069723 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 345 6438
VELASCO LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1051265 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 227 6555
REINWATER GARDENS INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1069929 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 745 0627
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.
