CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in ENCINITAS, CA
44 verified contractors · 27 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 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.
44 Licensed Landscapers in ENCINITAS
J M D LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #548365 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 942 6496
MODERN WEST INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #567672 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 985 5059
VAN SLYKE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #574098 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 753 7793
C & H GARDENS ARTISTIC LANDSCAPE & TREE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #672968 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 846 2200
LOURO & JOHNSON LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #695742 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 753 6167
L L M LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #744608 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 942 5809
GLASS WALL SYSTEMS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #753511 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 634 7605
ANGUIANO LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #831521 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 840 0231
SORRENTO LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #864450 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 417 3419
FALLING WATERS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #915424 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 847 2525
GREENS & THINGS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #912587 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 487 1096
PLANTOPIA INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #922357 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 229 5858
OUTDOOR SPACES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #955945 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 249 9626
NEW VISION HARDSCAPE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #973194 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 987 0377
WELLNESS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #969505 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 209 5420
GROUNDSWELL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #977064 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 707 7089
MORALES GABINO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #988573 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 505 4495
MC KEE PAUL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1984 · 42 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #453511 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 438 9275
NEW EARTH ENTERPRISES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #460031 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 942 1298
RIDGEWOOD TREE CARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #791070 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 613 5440
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.
