CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PALM DESERT, CA
48 verified contractors · 35 carry active workers' comp · Average 20 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PALM DESERT means looking beyond reviews. Of the 48 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PALM DESERT, 35 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 35 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PALM DESERT
PALM DESERT 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.
48 Licensed Landscapers in PALM DESERT
CUSTOM LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #420888 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 568 0293
SAN VAL INC DBA SUNSHINE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1981 · 44 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #408804 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 346 3999
RANDY G MYERS & NURSERIES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #562935 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 776 4834
DUNN'S DESERT LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #635896 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 342 6267
WEST COAST TURF
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #688087 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 340 7300
PINK INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #693492 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 668 2595
CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #698980 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 568 5960
BROCK LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #729742 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 272 7862
A K LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #754934 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 347 9747
ACCURATE ONE CONSTRUCTION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #770913 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 660 7256
BACK NINE GREENS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #793791 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 8008
GREEN GARDENS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #820770 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 578 4053
R O LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #839249 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 282 8813
PREMIER - SCAPES CORPORATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #845640 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 578 0255
B A M LANDSCAPES AND MORE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #899511 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 702 5884
ANDY'S LANDSCAPE & TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #907771 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 6027
ESTATE GREENS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #925596 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 342 5222
SOUTHWEST AQUATICS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #931017 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 568 5499
H20 LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #952878 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 360 5051
URBAN HABITAT
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #963744 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 1101
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PALM DESERT
Some PALM DESERT landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 2 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 6 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold C49 (C49)
- 3 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
PALM DESERT Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 48 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 35 (73%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 35 (73%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 35 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 20.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 53 years (licensed 1973)
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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 PALM DESERT?
PALM DESERT'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.
