CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ARROYO GRANDE, CA
22 verified contractors · 14 carry active workers' comp · Average 22 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ARROYO GRANDE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 22 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ARROYO GRANDE, 14 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 10 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ARROYO GRANDE
ARROYO GRANDE 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.
22 Licensed Landscapers in ARROYO GRANDE
PARADISE ENVIRONMENTS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #480956 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 473 1181
SILVER FOX LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 39 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #512690 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 489 0182
SECOND NATURE LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #555212 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 801 4390
CAMERON R CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #713264 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 481 9711
PRO - TECH LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Partnership · San Luis Obispo County
License #720716 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 481 7914
FOREVER GREEN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #782541 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 431 5221
NICHOLS AND SMYTH LANDSCAPE COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #819523 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 481 5561
G L M LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #815393 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 473 1159
CASSIA LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #841185 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 627 2038
BEST - WAY GARDENING SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #917080 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 481 3774
FRAKES-SCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #991164 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 801 2870
SIERRA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #991049 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 801 4017
STOKED OAK LOCAL LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1006604 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 748 8657
STEPHENSON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #580855 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 748 9846
KANALOA KREATION'S LANDSCAPE & DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #864159 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 354 9592
MINA'S LAWN AND LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #887395 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 481 6462
ADDISON LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE INC
No Active WCLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #906626 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 473 0913
JAGUAR LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · San Luis Obispo County
License #1145525 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 627 2895
BOSCH LANDSCAPE CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #366714 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 481 6175
BURKARD'S LANDSCAPE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1038787 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 473 4663
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ARROYO GRANDE
Some ARROYO GRANDE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
ARROYO GRANDE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 22 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 14 (64%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 10 (45%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 18 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 22.0 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 ARROYO GRANDE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. ARROYO GRANDE 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.
