CSLB-Verified ยท California
Licensed Landscapers in Humboldt County, CA
45 verified contractors ยท 23 with active workers' comp ยท Average 17 years in business ยท Updated August 2026
Across Humboldt County, 45 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 3 cities. 23 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 30 have held their license 10+ years โ every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Humboldt County
Humboldt County sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25โ30ยฐF. This means a true dormant season โ 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.
Cities in Humboldt County
Top-Verified Contractors in Humboldt County
Earth Care Landscaping
Licensed 1984 ยท 42 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Humboldt County
License #454810
Status: CLEAR โ
Redwood Community Action Agency
Licensed 1987 ยท 38 years in business
Corporation ยท Humboldt County
License #518874
Status: CLEAR โ
Mccullough Construction Inc
Licensed 1995 ยท 30 years in business
Corporation ยท Humboldt County
License #715577
Status: CLEAR โ
Evergreen Landscape LLC
Licensed 1999 ยท 27 years in business
Limited Liability ยท Humboldt County
License #763263
Status: CLEAR โ
Humboldt Landscape
Licensed 2007 ยท 19 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Humboldt County
License #898066
Status: CLEAR โ
Mattole Restoration Council-landscaping
Licensed 2007 ยท 19 years in business
Corporation ยท Humboldt County
License #890689
Status: CLEAR โ
Innovative Landscapes
Licensed 2004 ยท 22 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Humboldt County
License #836628
Status: CLEAR โ
Living Earth Landscapes
Licensed 2004 ยท 21 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Humboldt County
License #846559
Status: CLEAR โ
Pine House Edible Gardens, Inc
Licensed 2015 ยท 11 years in business
Corporation ยท Humboldt County
License #1004138
Status: CLEAR โ
Elk Ridge Landscaping
Licensed 2020 ยท 6 years in business
Corporation ยท Humboldt County
License #1066040
Status: CLEAR โ
B R S Fence & Landscape
Licensed 2018 ยท 8 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Humboldt County
License #1035738
Status: CLEAR โ
Your Local Mow Man
Licensed 2021 ยท 4 years in business
Corporation ยท Humboldt County
License #1079969
Status: CLEAR
Humboldt County Landscapers by Specialty
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 โ 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 Humboldt County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Humboldt County 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.