CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscapers in Mendocino County, CA
29 verified contractors · 19 with active workers' comp · Average 22 years in business · Updated August 2026
Across Mendocino County, 29 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 2 cities. 19 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 22 have held their license 10+ years — every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Mendocino County
Mendocino County sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a, with winter minimums of 20–25°F. Cooler than most of coastal California, Zone 9a sees real frost and occasional freeze events that drive plant selection and irrigation strategy. Contractors need to understand which ornamentals will die back and which will be damaged outright, and irrigation systems need reliable winterization. The upside: Zone 9a supports a wider range of temperate species than warmer zones, giving experienced designers more to work with.
Cities in Mendocino County
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Top-Verified Contractors in Mendocino County
Hoyt Greg Construction Inc
Licensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Mendocino County
License #603516
Status: CLEAR ✓
Greenstone Landscapes LLC
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Limited Liability · Mendocino County
License #919631
Status: CLEAR ✓
Sonoma Sweepers Inc
Licensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Mendocino County
License #947407
Status: CLEAR ✓
Creative Landscaping
Licensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · Mendocino County
License #345704
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 462 0435
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2023
Sangiacomo Landscape
Licensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · Mendocino County
License #367676
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 468 0747
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Down To Earth Landscaping
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Mendocino County
License #563449
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 485 0902
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Mill Creek Landscape
Licensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Corporation · Mendocino County
License #587291
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 972 1747
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Rli Insurance Company
Keough's Lanscaping Inc
Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Mendocino County
License #628748
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 468 8048
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Nickel Creek Landscapes & Design
Licensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · Mendocino County
License #735076
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 972 1902
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2009
Johnson's Custom Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Mendocino County
License #748725
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 462 2656
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Ludwig Irrigation & Landscapes
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Mendocino County
License #803647
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 895 9037
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Cen's Landscaping Service
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Mendocino County
License #908194
Status: CLEAR ✓
(707) 962 0189
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
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 Mendocino County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Mendocino 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.