CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PACIFIC GROVE, CA
9 verified contractors · 6 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated September 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PACIFIC GROVE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 9 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PACIFIC GROVE, 6 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 6 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PACIFIC GROVE
PACIFIC GROVE 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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9 Licensed Landscapers in PACIFIC GROVE
Habitat Gardens
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #805848
Status: CLEAR ✓
Synthetic Turf Of Monterey Bay
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #781940
Status: CLEAR ✓
Hall Landscape Design Inc
Licensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1067375
Status: CLEAR ✓
Mission Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1980 · 45 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #392291
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 373 8293
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Par Consultants Inc
Licensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #759421
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 901 0740
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
High Co Landscaping
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #930374
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 238 9096
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
Stillwater Landscaping & Maintenance
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1094681
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 760 2887
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2005
J R Landscaping
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1138955
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 277 8308
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Reyes Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1123845
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 233 1025
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2022
PACIFIC GROVE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 9 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in PACIFIC GROVE
- 6 (67%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 6 (67%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 5 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 16 years
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PACIFIC GROVE
Some PACIFIC GROVE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
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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 PACIFIC GROVE?
PACIFIC GROVE'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.