CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in CAPITOLA, CA
11 verified contractors · 10 with active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in CAPITOLA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 11 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in CAPITOLA, 10 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 6 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in CAPITOLA
CAPITOLA 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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11 Licensed Landscapers in CAPITOLA
Jet Mulch Inc
Licensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #800650
Status: CLEAR ✓
Landscape Company The
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #913848
Status: CLEAR ✓
Central Coast Landscape And Maintenance Inc
Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #758966
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 462 3726
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2001
Klein Gardening Service
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #829263
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 2982
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Plant Landscape Design Inc
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #958413
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 418 8658
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2013
Weiser Landscape
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #973060
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 7393
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Jackson Landscape
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #746386
Status: CLEAR
(831) 477 0447
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2018
Central Coast Land Services Inc
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #863988
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 229 7196
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2010
Avalon Services
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #951327
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 8684
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Landscape 4u Inc
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1043430
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 475 6688
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2014
Casey Litton Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1145711
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 307 4874
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in CAPITOLA
Some CAPITOLA 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)
CAPITOLA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 11 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 10 (91%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 6 (55%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 9 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.3 years
- Longest-established contractor: 28 years (licensed 1998)
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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 CAPITOLA winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. CAPITOLA 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.