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
Green Gardens
Licensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #820770
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 578 4053
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2021
R O Landscaping
Licensed 2004 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #839249
Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 282 8813
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2012
Premier - Scapes Corporation
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #845640
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 578 0255
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2007
Andy's Landscape & Tree Service Inc
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #907771
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 6027
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
B A M Landscapes And More Inc
Licensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #899511
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 702 5884
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Estate Greens Inc
Licensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #925596
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 342 5222
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2003
Discount Tree Service Inc
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #963830
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 391 8328
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Online since 2017
Potter Ryan Benjamin
Licensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #991034
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 610 3381
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Homme Orrin Michael
Licensed 1973 · 53 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #283093
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 346 3647
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
West Coast Builders Earthwork & Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #368452
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 3800
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Online since 2003
Larios Juan
Licensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #417229
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 340 9711
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Garza Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #437953
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 895 1283
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
A C Custom Landscape
Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #556820
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 340 0732
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Moller's Garden Center Inc
Licensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #727510
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 346 0545
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2000
Scape
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #861547
Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 415 4211
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Purchase Green Coachella Valley
Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1001902
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 345 9999
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2002
Homme Builders Inc
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1020743
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 346 3647
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Grassland Services Inc
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1036026
Status: CLEAR ✓
(442) 241 7715
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Online since 2025
Lennan Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1050906
Status: CLEAR ✓
(619) 708 1153
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Bee Yoo Tiful Gardens Inc
Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1056822
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 409 9817
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
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)
PALM DESERT Landscapers by Specialty
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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.