CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscapers in Merced County, CA
61 verified contractors · 31 with active workers' comp · Average 11 years in business · Updated August 2026
Across Merced County, 61 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 6 cities. 31 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 28 have held their license 10+ years — every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Merced County
Merced 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 Merced County
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Top-Verified Contractors in Merced County
Yard Masters Inc
Licensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #715672
Status: CLEAR ✓
Creekside Landscape LLC
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Limited Liability · Merced County
License #1048519
Status: CLEAR ✓
Kwik Kerb Inc
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #1071160
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 ✓
Bergman Landscape Inc
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Merced County
License #639114
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 669 9138
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2008
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
L S Landscaping
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #817220
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 675 0870
License valid through Feb 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
Yonan Eric
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #878146
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 495 7322
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2013
Visionz Landscape Services
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Merced County
License #894379
Status: CLEAR ✓
(209) 769 6857
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Merced County Landscapers by Specialty
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 County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Merced 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.