CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in MERCED, CA
19 verified contractors · 11 with active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in MERCED means looking beyond reviews. Of the 19 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in MERCED, 11 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 7 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in MERCED
MERCED 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.
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19 Licensed Landscapers in MERCED
Yard Masters Inc
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #715672
Status: CLEAR ✓
Robles Landscaping Design
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1139152
Status: CLEAR ✓
Santos Valley Landscape Design Inc
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1145763
Status: CLEAR ✓
Marco's Construction - Landscaping & Concrete
Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #631215
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 769 6620
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Greenscapes Landscaping Contractors
Licensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #735488
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 652 4500
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Briggs Bret Construction / Valleyscapes
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #821795
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 383 6939
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Macias & Associates
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #635001
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 261 5177
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Doss Eric K
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #695353
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 489 0633
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Natural Gardens
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #793711
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 564 0185
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2001
Island's Landscaping
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #851003
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 819 0493
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
T J's General Construction & Landscape
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #968027
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 761 4572
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Sierra Construction Co
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1059144
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 722 9713
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2018
Agri-mex Tree & Landscape LLC
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Limited Liability · Merced County
License #1093003
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 383 6116
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Cal-green Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1116213
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 355 8302
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Bear Valley Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1142693
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 628 1383
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Solorio's Lawn Care & Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1139726
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 421 5319
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
A1 Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1143741
Status: CLEAR ✓
Craftswomen Landscape
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1152359
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 291 4347
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Marwell Landscape
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #1092174
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 777 4099
License valid through Jun 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2020
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in MERCED
Some MERCED landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 3 also hold General Building (B)
- 3 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Tree Service (D49)
MERCED Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 19 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 11 (58%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 7 (37%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 9 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.4 years
- Longest-established contractor: 34 years (licensed 1991)
MERCED Landscapers by Specialty
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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 MERCED winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. MERCED 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.