CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in BAKERSFIELD, CA
111 verified contractors · 70 carry active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in BAKERSFIELD means looking beyond reviews. Of the 111 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in BAKERSFIELD, 70 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 60 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in BAKERSFIELD
BAKERSFIELD 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.
111 Licensed Landscapers in BAKERSFIELD
ROBBY'S NURSERY & CALICO GARDENS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1962 · 63 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #212788 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 588 0859
CENTURY LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1976 · 50 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #316714 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 589 9516
MONJI LANDSCAPE COMPANIES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #525512 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 588 8067
KERN SPRINKLER LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #594630 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 832 3121
LESACA LANDSCAPE COMPANY INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #645961 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 836 0229
ALPHA & OMEGA GARDENING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #691710 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 363 6639
BOLLES NURSERY/LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #694833 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 587 8104
BENNETT EARL J
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #695892 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(641) 201 7236
HARRIS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #738343 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 323 7948
RUDY'S LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #755373 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 319 3380
CRICKLEWOOD
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #758315 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 325 9928
VENABLE'S TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #786687 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 589 9770
AMERICAN HYDROTECH INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #796288 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 832 0123
MARANATHA GARDENING & LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #812185 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 363 9638
GOLDEN VALLEY POOLS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #813670 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 589 0888
GREEN AMERICA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #818442 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 978 9197
PENNEY LAWN SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #832359 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 587 4788
B G LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #861506 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 205 5565
MAJAC CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Kern County
License #878376 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 747 0677
VENTURI ENTERPRISES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Kern County
License #910671 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(661) 237 0015
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in BAKERSFIELD
Some BAKERSFIELD landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 9 also hold General Building (B)
- 10 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 6 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 13 also hold Tree Service (D49)
- 4 also hold D63 (D63)
BAKERSFIELD Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 111 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 70 (63%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 60 (54%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 63 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 63 years (licensed 1962)
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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 BAKERSFIELD winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. BAKERSFIELD 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.
