CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ENCINITAS, CA
44 verified contractors · 27 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in ENCINITAS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 44 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in ENCINITAS, 27 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 29 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in ENCINITAS
ENCINITAS sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
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44 Licensed Landscapers in ENCINITAS
Glass Wall Systems Inc
Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #753511
Status: CLEAR ✓
Wellness Landscape Inc
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #969505
Status: CLEAR ✓
Groundswell Landscaping
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #977064
Status: CLEAR ✓
Kelly Grn Native Landscape Living Co
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #976119
Status: CLEAR ✓
Garden Rhythms Inc
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1022739
Status: CLEAR ✓
Bradley Landscape Development
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1058758
Status: CLEAR ✓
Modern West Inc
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #567672
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 985 5059
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2000
J M D Landscape Inc
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #548365
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 942 6496
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Van Slyke Landscape Inc
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #574098
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 753 7793
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #672968
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 846 2200
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2003
Louro & Johnson Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #695742
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 753 6167
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
L L M Landscape Inc
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #744608
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 942 5809
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Anguiano Landscaping
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #831521
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 840 0231
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Sorrento Landscape Inc
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #864450
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 417 3419
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Falling Waters Landscape Inc
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #915424
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 847 2525
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2010
Greens & Things Inc
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #912587
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 487 1096
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Plantopia Inc
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #922357
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 229 5858
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Financial Pacific Insurance Company
Online since 2005
Outdoor Spaces
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #955945
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 249 9626
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2016
New Vision Hardscape LLC
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #973194
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 987 0377
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Morales Gabino
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #988573
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 505 4495
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in ENCINITAS
Some ENCINITAS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold C17 (C17)
- 2 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
ENCINITAS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 44 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 27 (61%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 29 (66%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 26 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.0 years
- Longest-established contractor: 49 years (licensed 1977)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in ENCINITAS?
ENCINITAS's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.