CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in INDIO, CA
81 verified contractors · 48 carry active workers' comp · Average 10 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in INDIO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 81 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in INDIO, 48 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 45 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in INDIO
INDIO 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.
81 Licensed Landscapers in INDIO
KIRKPATRICK LANDSCAPING SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1986 · 39 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #503360 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 347 6926
DESERT PARADISE ALL OUTDOOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #600533 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 600 1948
DESERT ISLES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #737763 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 3585
SOUTHERN DESERT LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #764066 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 275 9814
J D LANDSCAPE A PARTNERSHIP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #765243 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 574 3347
POWERSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #794995 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 835 2591
DESERT - SCAPE MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #803949 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 863 2247
DESERT PRIDE LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #805681 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 360 8678
COBANO LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #815073 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 775 7030
LA HACIENDA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #826943 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 342 3427
DESERT CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION INC A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #849837 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 200 9007
SANDS TO GREENS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #891251 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 347 5022
JUAN RODRIGUEZ
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #904127 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 625 1300
SALAZAR DRYWALL INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #906817 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 275 4532
SANCHO'S LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #921709 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 777 0208
AGUILERA JOSE GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #936740 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 578 4180
FELIX GARDENING & LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #942471 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 899 7671
STRATUM LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #982221 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 501 0330
MIRADOR LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #983743 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 565 5837
J C CREATIONS ENTERPRISES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #987454 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 708 6862
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in INDIO
Some INDIO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 6 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 16 also hold General Building (B)
- 5 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 5 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 5 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
INDIO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 81 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 48 (59%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 45 (56%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 36 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 10.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 39 years (licensed 1986)
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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 INDIO?
INDIO'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.
