CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ELK GROVE, CA
63 verified contractors · 33 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ELK GROVE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 63 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ELK GROVE, 33 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 27 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ELK GROVE
ELK GROVE 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.
63 Licensed Landscapers in ELK GROVE
U S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #1020590 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 477 3430
THINKGREEN NATURE'S INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1051658 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 544 7302
D B'S CONSTRUCTIONAL LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #1049548 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 470 7045
ADVANCED PAVERS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1060875 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 710 5199
ARCTOS EROSION CONTROL INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1056119 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 776 4900
RUDY'S LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1066519 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 616 4383
MARCO'S LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1100129 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 752 5476
AQUA POPPY INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1109425 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 678 0358
GENTIL LANDSCAPING SERVICES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Sacramento County
License #1135874 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(279) 766 0383
ROBBY TRAN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #651066 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 606 3438
A'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #693209 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 534 2704
CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPING & DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1050180 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 647 3786
THRIVE LANDSCAPE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #1056068 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 600 3530
NGUYEN PETER LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #1089228 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 955 4993
4 SEASON LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1090931 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 621 7801
SCAPE AESTHETICS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Sacramento County
License #1088837 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 318 8825
A5 LANDSCAPE CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Partnership · Sacramento County
License #1103883 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 600 4410
NATURAL HOMESCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1105921 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 601 4668
NGUYEN LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1112668 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 230 8338
LEAFY LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Sacramento County
License #1127156 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 267 9466
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ELK GROVE
Some ELK GROVE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
ELK GROVE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 63 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 33 (52%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 27 (43%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 41 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 35 years (licensed 1990)
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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 ELK GROVE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. ELK GROVE 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.
