CSLB-Verified ยท California
Licensed Landscapers in Nevada County, CA
72 verified contractors ยท 38 with active workers' comp ยท Average 15 years in business ยท Updated August 2026
Across Nevada County, 72 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 4 cities. 38 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 40 have held their license 10+ years โ every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Nevada County
Nevada County sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25โ30ยฐF. This means a true dormant season โ 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.
Cities in Nevada County
Top-Verified Contractors in Nevada County
Dave's Landscape Inc
Licensed 1993 ยท 32 years in business
Corporation ยท Nevada County
License #681282
Status: CLEAR โ
Rock & Rose Inc
Licensed 1997 ยท 28 years in business
Corporation ยท Nevada County
License #738088
Status: CLEAR โ
Sierrascape Inc
Licensed 2010 ยท 15 years in business
Corporation ยท Nevada County
License #950275
Status: CLEAR โ
Custom Landscapes
Licensed 2011 ยท 15 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Nevada County
License #956637
Status: CLEAR โ
Native Landscapes
Licensed 2012 ยท 14 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Nevada County
License #971380
Status: CLEAR โ
Brown Bear Inc
Licensed 1994 ยท 32 years in business
Corporation ยท Nevada County
License #685711
Status: CLEAR โ
Leaf It To Me Inc
Licensed 2001 ยท 24 years in business
Corporation ยท Nevada County
License #799133
Status: CLEAR โ
Agua Fria Landscape
Licensed 2007 ยท 19 years in business
Partnership ยท Nevada County
License #898190
Status: CLEAR โ
Toro Landscape Hardscape LLC
Licensed 2023 ยท 3 years in business
Limited Liability ยท Nevada County
License #1105968
Status: CLEAR โ
Abalone Mountain Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2025 ยท 1 years in business
Corporation ยท Nevada County
License #1135172
Status: CLEAR โ
Full Circle Garden Solutions
Licensed 2023 ยท 2 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Nevada County
License #1112926
Status: CLEAR โ
Trailside Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2025 ยท 1 years in business
Corporation ยท Nevada County
License #1132244
Status: CLEAR โ
Nevada 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 โ 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 Nevada County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Nevada 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.