CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in BOULDER CREEK, CA
9 verified contractors · 2 with active workers' comp · Average 24 years in business · Updated September 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.
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9 Licensed Landscapers in BOULDER CREEK
Elemental
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #926561
Status: CLEAR ✓
Core Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #960361
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 355 3807
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2010
Garfinkel Aaron Construction
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #694896
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 335 3996
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2017
Mallory's Landscape
Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #705409
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 338 2689
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Ground Up Landscape
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #749062
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 1323
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Greenside Landscape Design & Irrigation Services
Licensed 1959 · 67 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #184007
Status: CLEAR ✓
(510) 928 4502
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Pond Life Et Al
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #879617
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 246 1414
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Blue Dot Landscapes
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1031253
Status: CLEAR ✓
(303) 882 8161
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Angus Hill Landscapes
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1127823
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 799 0477
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
BOULDER CREEK Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 9 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in BOULDER CREEK
- 2 (22%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 2 (22%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 7 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 24 years
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)
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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.