CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in BOULDER CREEK, CA
9 verified contractors · 2 carry active workers' comp · Average 24 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in BOULDER CREEK means looking beyond reviews. Of the 9 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in BOULDER CREEK, 2 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 2 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in BOULDER CREEK
BOULDER CREEK 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.
9 Licensed Landscapers in BOULDER CREEK
CORE LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #960361 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 355 3807
GARFINKEL AARON CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #694896 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 335 3996
MALLORY'S LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #705409 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 338 2689
GROUND UP LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #749062 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 1323
ELEMENTAL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #926561 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 5496
GREENSIDE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & IRRIGATION SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1959 · 67 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #184007 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 928 4502
POND LIFE ET AL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #879617 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 246 1414
BLUE DOT LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1031253 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(303) 882 8161
ANGUS HILL LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1127823 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 799 0477
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in BOULDER CREEK
Some BOULDER CREEK landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
BOULDER CREEK Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 9 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 2 (22%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (22%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 7 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 24.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 67 years (licensed 1959)
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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 BOULDER CREEK winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. BOULDER CREEK 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.
