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
C R M GROUP INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #891294 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 519 3980
PREMIER LANDSCAPE LIGHTING & IRRIGATION CONTROLS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #898271 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 864 8119
OLIVIO LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #959817 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 533 6948
EARTHWORMSTUDIO LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #971356 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 688 7200
KELLY GRN NATIVE LANDSCAPE LIVING CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #976119 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 500 2553
GARDEN RHYTHMS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1022739 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 579 3497
MERIDIAN LANDTECH INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1059857 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 529 7021
BRADLEY LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1058758 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 436 0554
HOMEGROWN BOUNTY LANDSCAPES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1086169 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 707 6191
AMY HITE DESIGN LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1087183 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 815 0644
SMART HANDS LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1101947 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 274 3795
DUDEK
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1129326 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 942 5147
R P S INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1977 · 49 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #335394 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 519 2982
R L R LANDSCAPE AND TREE SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1018052 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 719 3696
TRADITIONAL CRAFTWORKS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1034693 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 525 7149
LAWN SURFACE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1049126 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 381 1007
MIGUEL'S SPRINKLER REPAIR AND LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1088772 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 522 5908
JAMES DEAN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1081810 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 212 7232
TURNER PHILIP
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1112967 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 972 4100
OLIVENHAIN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1123061 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 759 8119
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.
