CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LOS GATOS, CA
18 verified contractors · 15 with active workers' comp · Average 20 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LOS GATOS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 18 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LOS GATOS, 15 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 11 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — 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.
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18 Licensed Landscapers in LOS GATOS
Landscape Solutions
Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #682755
Status: CLEAR ✓
Paradise Pools And Gardens
Licensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #773752
Status: CLEAR ✓
Anderson Jon Builds Inc
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #889592
Status: CLEAR ✓
Zazueta Landscape
Licensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #990867
Status: CLEAR ✓
Town And Country Landscaping And Supply Co Inc
Licensed 1974 · 51 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #300450
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 354 6603
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2007
The Fence Man
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #546145
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 202 4356
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2000
Denali Landscape
Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #679081
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 768 7303
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2002
Donofrio Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #817805
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 781 0442
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
A & E Landscapes
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #856772
Status: CLEAR ✓
Live Oak Landscape Inc
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #979184
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 316 6917
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Living Well Landscape
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1007265
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 227 0574
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2017
Scape Artist A
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #780761
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 759 2455
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Armstrong Kirk Landscapes
Licensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #854334
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 315 1470
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2016
Sterling Oak Builders Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1018493
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 202 8210
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Online since 2016
Regenerative Landscaping LLC
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #1110114
Status: CLEAR ✓
(970) 420 8915
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2022
Esterra Estate Landscape
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1126992
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 346 7169
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Abba Landscaping & Maintenance Inc
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1095067
Status: CLEAR ✓
A To Z Tree Nursery Inc
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #538547
Status: CLEAR
(408) 640 1480
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LOS GATOS
Some LOS GATOS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 2 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
LOS GATOS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 18 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 15 (83%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 11 (61%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 14 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 20.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 51 years (licensed 1974)
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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 LOS GATOS winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. LOS GATOS 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.