CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in FRESNO, CA
139 verified contractors · 79 with active workers' comp · Average 12 years in business · Updated August 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.
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139 Licensed Landscapers in FRESNO
Peck David J Landscaping
Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #515771
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 352 6712
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Mow-n-edge Corporation
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #550871
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 294 1103
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America
Espinosa Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #665640
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 252 5375
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Talons Landscape Development Inc
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #663484
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 275 9823
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Casares Landscape Design And Maintenance
Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #708190
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 307 6106
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Madrone Landscape
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #713969
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 453 2539
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · United Surety Insurance Company
Nishikawa Property Maintenance Inc
Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #721726
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 275 6653
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Miller Clark Landscape & Nursery Company A California Corporation
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #714720
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 222 7673
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2006
Matsubara Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Partnership · Fresno County
License #778922
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 275 9823
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Calscape Commercial And Residential Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #784145
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 264 7301
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Nish - Ko Inc
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #825039
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 275 6653
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2001
A R Landscapes
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #857328
Status: CLEAR ✓
(539) 217 0013
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2000
A & S Grading Services Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #889277
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 906 4122
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Universal Landscapes
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #891965
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 360 4651
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
Tony's Landscape Services
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #898234
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 352 7859
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Magic Touch Landscape
Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #884417
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 217 9469
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2022
Rod's Landscape And Tree Service Inc
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Fresno County
License #909523
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 974 1216
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Design - A - Dream
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #926058
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 940 5000
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Kovacevich Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #930733
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 276 8200
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Briseno's Landscaping
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Fresno County
License #927777
Status: CLEAR ✓
(559) 930 1912
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
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)
FRESNO Landscapers by Specialty
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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.