CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in GRASS VALLEY, CA
25 verified contractors · 11 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in GRASS VALLEY means looking beyond reviews. Of the 25 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in GRASS VALLEY, 11 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 10 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in GRASS VALLEY
GRASS VALLEY 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.
25 Licensed Landscapers in GRASS VALLEY
JOE GARDENS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Limited Liability · Nevada County
License #1048915 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 575 9498
OPTIMAL AG SOLUTIONS LLC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Limited Liability · Nevada County
License #1074076 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 362 0364
ROBINSON SPARKE LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #1079433 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 575 8278
PERRY'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #1086722 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 210 3990
MURRAY'S YARD CARE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Nevada County
License #1129299 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 718 0418
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in GRASS VALLEY
Some GRASS VALLEY landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 1 also hold Synthetic Products (D12)
- 2 also hold Tree Service (D49)
GRASS VALLEY Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 25 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 11 (44%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 10 (40%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 17 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 44 years (licensed 1982)
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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 GRASS VALLEY winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. GRASS VALLEY 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.
