CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in LOS OSOS, CA
23 verified contractors · 11 with active workers' comp · Average 19 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in LOS OSOS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 23 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in LOS OSOS, 11 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 9 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in LOS OSOS
LOS OSOS 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.
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23 Licensed Landscapers in LOS OSOS
Earthscapes
Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #598255
Status: CLEAR ✓
Wild Bloom
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1001215
Status: CLEAR ✓
May Construction
Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #420061
Status: CLEAR ✓
Mother Earth Landscapes
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1107390
Status: CLEAR ✓
L & M Landscape
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #557912
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 528 8247
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2019
Zamora Landscaping
Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #603958
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 528 8194
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2025
T S G Landscape Management Inc
Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #939937
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 528 6500
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2009
Fletcher Hesse Plumbing Inc
Licensed 2013 · 13 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #979873
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 602 2204
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
South Bay Landscape
Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #419486
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 704 9124
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
San Simeon Nursery
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #557155
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 459 3132
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Sequoia Pacific Landscape Co
Licensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #737807
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 459 3149
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Norrington R D
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #839088
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 458 5034
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2016
Kilcoyne Landscapes
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #873102
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 391 3766
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
French Nathan
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #869290
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 441 1576
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Botanica Nova Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1017630
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 305 9292
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2017
Kestrel Landscapes
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1023918
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 234 8203
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Trm Landscape
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #1039941
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 801 3007
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2020
Blue Diamond Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #1066484
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 395 1476
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2020
Sage Ecological Landscapes
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · San Luis Obispo County
License #871817
Status: CLEAR
(805) 574 0777
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2007
Carmichael Environmental
Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · San Luis Obispo County
License #883005
Status: CLEAR ✓
(805) 544 3214
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in LOS OSOS
Some LOS OSOS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
LOS OSOS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 23 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 11 (48%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 9 (39%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 16 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 19.8 years
- Longest-established contractor: 44 years (licensed 1982)
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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 LOS OSOS?
LOS OSOS'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.