CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LA MESA, CA
31 verified contractors · 19 with active workers' comp · Average 17 years in business · Updated August 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.
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31 Licensed Landscapers in LA MESA
Old World Landscape
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #715665
Status: CLEAR ✓
Pacific Dreamscapes
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #807402
Status: CLEAR ✓
Heritage Landscape Services Inc
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #919319
Status: CLEAR ✓
Nealon Landscape
Licensed 1989 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #580914
Status: CLEAR ✓
Tedokon
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #1084458
Status: CLEAR ✓
Wabi Sabi Contractors LLC
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · San Diego County
License #1126285
Status: CLEAR ✓
Jp Landscaping & Hardscape Inc
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1138232
Status: CLEAR ✓
Greenview San Diego Hardscape
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #1141945
Status: CLEAR ✓
Abundant Life Landscape Maintenance Inc
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #529460
Status: CLEAR ✓
Mathews Dave Lath & Plaster
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #591728
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 463 9359
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
M C Land Construction
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #634504
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 589 1373
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2013
Grass Doctor Landscape Inc
Licensed 1996 · 30 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #723344
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 462 7252
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2004
Pacific Earth Landscape
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #769282
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 921 7174
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Helix Environmental Planning Inc
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #796474
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 462 1515
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1999
Blue Rose Gardening
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #916588
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 750 4923
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Mizisin Landscape & Construction
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #946660
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 920 6945
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Cementrix Inc
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #588325
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 670 3460
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2021
Mark Russo's Landscape
Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · San Diego County
License #597517
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 315 1313
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Badger's Earthscapes
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #791234
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 466 8569
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Firebreak Solutions
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · San Diego County
License #920750
Status: CLEAR ✓
(858) 232 9192
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
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.