CSLB-Verified ยท California
Licensed Landscapers in Kern County, CA
154 verified contractors ยท 91 with active workers' comp ยท Average 15 years in business ยท Updated August 2026
Across Kern County, 154 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 4 cities. 91 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 88 have held their license 10+ years โ every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Kern County
Kern 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 Kern County
Top-Verified Contractors in Kern County
Century Landscape Inc
Licensed 1976 ยท 50 years in business
Corporation ยท Kern County
License #316714
Status: CLEAR โ
Lesaca Landscape Company Inc
Licensed 1992 ยท 34 years in business
Corporation ยท Kern County
License #645961
Status: CLEAR โ
Earth Landscaping
Licensed 1997 ยท 28 years in business
Partnership ยท Kern County
License #739772
Status: CLEAR โ
Cricklewood
Licensed 1999 ยท 27 years in business
Corporation ยท Kern County
License #758315
Status: CLEAR โ
Green America Landscaping
Licensed 2003 ยท 23 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Kern County
License #818442
Status: CLEAR โ
Penney Lawn Service Inc
Licensed 2004 ยท 22 years in business
Corporation ยท Kern County
License #832359
Status: CLEAR โ
Torres Landscaping
Licensed 2008 ยท 18 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Kern County
License #912206
Status: CLEAR โ
Icos Gardening & Landscape
Licensed 2010 ยท 16 years in business
Corporation ยท Kern County
License #942901
Status: CLEAR โ
Total Landscape Maintenance
Licensed 2010 ยท 16 years in business
Corporation ยท Kern County
License #944512
Status: CLEAR โ
Greenscape Inc
Licensed 2010 ยท 15 years in business
Corporation ยท Kern County
License #956006
Status: CLEAR โ
Vazquez Concrete
Licensed 2012 ยท 14 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Kern County
License #970380
Status: CLEAR โ
Floriano
Licensed 2001 ยท 25 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Kern County
License #791426
Status: CLEAR โ
Kern 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 Kern County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Kern 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.