CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ATASCADERO, CA
23 verified contractors · 11 with active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ATASCADERO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 23 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ATASCADERO, 11 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 4 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ATASCADERO
ATASCADERO sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a, with winter minimums of 20–25°F. Cooler than most of coastal California, Zone 9a sees real frost and occasional freeze events that drive plant selection and irrigation strategy. Contractors need to understand which ornamentals will die back and which will be damaged outright, and irrigation systems need reliable winterization. The upside: Zone 9a supports a wider range of temperate species than warmer zones, giving experienced designers more to work with.
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23 Licensed Landscapers in ATASCADERO
Jacobs Landscape
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #525072
Status: CLEAR ✓
Wright Landscape Incorporated
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #861196
Status: CLEAR ✓
Alfredo's Landscape
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #985783
Status: CLEAR ✓
Botanicon Inc
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1051100
Status: CLEAR ✓
Gilbert's Landscape
Licensed 1986 · 40 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #489726
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 461 3375
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Pacific Rim Landscape
Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #737746
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 674 6483
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Elements Landscape Design Group
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #892915
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 434 8759
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Fortington Construction
Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Partnership · San Luis Obispo County
License #518645
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 801 6625
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Wilkins J Artscape
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #585759
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 237 1120
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
ageoldstone@jwilkinsartscape.com
Online since 1998
Silva Landscape Group
Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #686029
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 459 6011
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Ford's Don Irrigation & Landscaping
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #773853
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 459 7903
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Wheeler Landscape
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #774608
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 460 6586
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Mission Hills Landscape
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #829982
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 610 5351
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Grateful Gardens
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #890275
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 440 1514
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Mueller Brian Landscape Incorporated
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1025811
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 801 7057
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2017
New Horizons Landscape Company LLC
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Limited Liability · San Luis Obispo County
License #1076358
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 858 8066
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2021
Ramirez Landscaping
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1080261
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 234 5019
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Online since 2019
Green Diamond Landscaping The
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1120467
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 434 8909
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Central Coast Yard Services
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1130686
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 540 9833
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Matejcek Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1145968
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 679 8377
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ATASCADERO
Some ATASCADERO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
ATASCADERO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 23 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 11 (48%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 4 (17%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 14 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 40 years (licensed 1986)
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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 ATASCADERO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. ATASCADERO 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.