CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LA MESA, CA
31 verified contractors · 19 carry active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LA MESA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 31 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LA MESA, 19 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 15 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in LA MESA
LA MESA sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States — a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets — a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.
31 Licensed Landscapers in LA MESA
ABUNDANT LIFE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #529460 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 277 2410
MATHEWS DAVE LATH & PLASTER
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #591728 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 463 9359
M C LAND CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #634504 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 589 1373
OLD WORLD LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #715665 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 977 6982
GRASS DOCTOR LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #723344 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 462 7252
PACIFIC EARTH LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #769282 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 921 7174
HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #796474 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 462 1515
PACIFIC DREAMSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #807402 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 583 4105
BLUE ROSE GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #916588 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 750 4923
HERITAGE LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #919319 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 464 7969
MIZISIN LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #946660 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 920 6945
CEMENTRIX INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #588325 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 670 3460
NEALON LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #580914 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 820 9990
MARK RUSSO'S LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #597517 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 315 1313
BADGER'S EARTHSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #791234 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 466 8569
FIREBREAK SOLUTIONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #920750 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 232 9192
URBAN ESCAPES LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #926218 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 933 3331
CAL SOUTH PREMIER LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #968637 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 698 7998
BEAR ESSENCE EARTHWORKS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1058519 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 877 3439
BOTANICALLY CRAFTED LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1070229 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 383 4396
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LA MESA
Some LA MESA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold C35 (C35)
LA MESA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 31 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 19 (61%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 15 (48%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 19 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 17.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 41 years (licensed 1984)
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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 LA MESA work year-round?
Yes. LA MESA sits in a near frost-free zone, so planting, irrigation work, and maintenance run every month of the year — though water-efficient design still matters under California's conservation rules.
