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
DISCOUNT TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #963830 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 391 8328
ELEMENTS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #978221 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 3917
POTTER RYAN BENJAMIN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #991034 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 610 3381
TROJAS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #987018 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 316 8905
HOMME ORRIN MICHAEL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1973 · 53 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #283093 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 346 3647
WEST COAST BUILDERS EARTHWORK & LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #368452 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 3800
LARIOS JUAN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #417229 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 340 9711
GARZA LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #437953 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 895 1283
VIP LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #539059 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 218 4444
A C CUSTOM LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #556820 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 340 0732
MOLLER'S GARDEN CENTER INC
No Active WCLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #727510 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 346 0545
SCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #861547 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 415 4211
GRAND MARK LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #929398 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 409 7879
PURCHASE GREEN COACHELLA VALLEY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1001902 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 9999
HOMME BUILDERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1020743 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 346 3647
GRASSLAND SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1036026 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 241 7715
LENNAN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1050906 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 708 1153
BEE YOO TIFUL GARDENS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1056822 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 409 9817
M G LANDSCAPE A PARTNERSHIP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #1055705 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 636 2725
LAND SAVVY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1069523 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 534 1178
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.
