CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in CHICO, CA
60 verified contractors · 33 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in CHICO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 60 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in CHICO, 33 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 20 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in CHICO
CHICO 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.
60 Licensed Landscapers in CHICO
JONES LAWN SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1074067 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 520 7730
LEATHERBURY LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1080794 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 693 9575
LANDSCAPE PLUS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1083661 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 321 3468
AMIGO LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1115436 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 520 9107
HECKERSON LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1117668 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 774 6782
TROPICAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Partnership · Butte County
License #1110986 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 966 3152
TREE WISEMEN PHC XSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1154281 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 246 8693
PRACTICAL LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1146289 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 966 6218
CORNERSTONE LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1046638 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 774 4925
BIDWELL OUTDOOR LIVING AND LANDSCAPES LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Limited Liability · Butte County
License #1047262 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 518 0879
INVENTIVE CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1059202 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 262 9006
MOW BROS USA
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1083505 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 886 9600
BLACK DIAMOND LAND SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1114842 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 624 9270
CASTLE ROCK LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Butte County
License #1109225 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 413 3796
ARELLANO FENCING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1115319 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 519 1630
LANDCRAFTS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Butte County
License #1129038 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 403 9734
FLORA GARDEN DESIGN REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1141459 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 720 0116
BONNIE'S GARDENS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1154209 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 720 9194
MIKES YARD CARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Butte County
License #1121954 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 638 5469
GREEN ERA LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Butte County
License #1123411 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 680 0399
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in CHICO
Some CHICO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 3 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 3 also hold Painting (C33)
CHICO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 60 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 33 (55%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 20 (33%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 38 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.2 years
- Longest-established contractor: 46 years (licensed 1979)
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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 CHICO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. CHICO 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.
