CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PALM DESERT, CA
48 verified contractors · 35 with active workers' comp · Average 20 years in business · Updated August 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.
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48 Licensed Landscapers in PALM DESERT
Accurate One Construction
Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #770913
Status: CLEAR ✓
Pink Inc
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #693492
Status: CLEAR ✓
Back Nine Greens Inc
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #793791
Status: CLEAR ✓
Southwest Aquatics
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #931017
Status: CLEAR ✓
H20 Landscape And Maintenance
Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #952878
Status: CLEAR ✓
Urban Habitat
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #963744
Status: CLEAR ✓
Elements Landscape
Licensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #978221
Status: CLEAR ✓
Trojas
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #987018
Status: CLEAR ✓
Vip Landscape Inc
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #539059
Status: CLEAR ✓
Grand Mark Landscape Inc
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #929398
Status: CLEAR
The Garden Design Group LLC
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Riverside County
License #1125524
Status: CLEAR ✓
Platinum Landscape
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1124936
Status: CLEAR
Custom Landscape Services
Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #420888
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 568 0293
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
San Val Inc Dba Sunshine Landscape
Licensed 1981 · 44 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #408804
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 346 3999
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Randy G Myers & Nurseries
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #562935
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 776 4834
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Dunn's Desert Landscape Service
Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #635896
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 342 6267
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2012
West Coast Turf
Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #688087
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 340 7300
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 1996
Certified Landscape Services
Licensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #698980
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 568 5960
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Brock Landscape Inc
Licensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #729742
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 272 7862
License valid through Nov 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
A K Landscaping Maintenance Inc
Licensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #754934
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 347 9747
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2011
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.