CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in FRESNO, CA
139 verified contractors · 79 carry active workers' comp · Average 12 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in FRESNO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 139 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in FRESNO, 79 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 70 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in FRESNO
FRESNO 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.
139 Licensed Landscapers in FRESNO
LIDYOFF LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT CO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1973 · 53 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #282685 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 276 1090
CHAMPAGNE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1976 · 50 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #314612 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 277 8188
FORNARO'S LANDSCAPE & CUSTOM DESIGN INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1980 · 46 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #388411 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 431 3225
BOLANOS SAL INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1981 · 45 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #405801 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 930 3035
SUNSET LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1984 · 42 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #454597 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 292 0500
TRUXELL & VALENTINO LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1985 · 40 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #480278 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 292 2871
PECK DAVID J LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #515771 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 352 6712
MOW-N-EDGE CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #550871 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 294 1103
TALONS LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #663484 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 275 9823
ESPINOSA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #665640 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 252 5375
CASARES LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #708190 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 307 6106
MADRONE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #713969 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 453 2539
MILLER CLARK LANDSCAPE & NURSERY COMPANY A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #714720 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 222 7673
NISHIKAWA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #721726 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 275 6653
MATSUBARA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Partnership · Fresno County
License #778922 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 275 9823
CALSCAPE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #784145 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 264 7301
DE YOUNG PROPERTIES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #824208 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 435 0900
NISH - KO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #825039 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 275 6653
A R LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #857328 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(539) 217 0013
MAGIC TOUCH LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #884417 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 217 9469
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in FRESNO
Some FRESNO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 7 also hold General Building (B)
- 4 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 3 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 20 also hold Tree Service (D49)
FRESNO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 139 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 79 (57%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 70 (50%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 66 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 12.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 53 years (licensed 1973)
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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 FRESNO winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. FRESNO 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.
