CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PALM SPRINGS, CA
10 verified contractors · 5 with active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated September 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PALM SPRINGS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 10 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PALM SPRINGS, 5 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 3 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS 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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10 Licensed Landscapers in PALM SPRINGS
Gus Landscape Contractors
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #911246
Status: CLEAR ✓
Gus Landscape Contractors Inc
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1074185
Status: CLEAR ✓
Paradise Landscaping
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #530097
Status: CLEAR ✓
(310) 218 6804
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Blue Palm Landscape
Licensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #814131
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 320 5103
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Arbor Landscape Services
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1006081
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 322 2234
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2017
Van Dora Evans Steven
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #546058
Status: CLEAR ✓
(213) 591 4100
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Xerophyte
Licensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #989020
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 408 1576
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2000
Yerba Buena Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #1082722
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 861 1668
License valid through Jul 2028
$25,000 bond · Ohio Casualty Insurance Company (The)
Buck Jm Landscaping
Licensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1098111
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 774 9169
License valid through Oct 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Beltran's Landscaping Services
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #1138886
Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 288 5832
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
PALM SPRINGS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 10 hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping licence in PALM SPRINGS
- 5 (50%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 3 (30%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 6 have been licensed 10+ years
- Average time in business: 15 years
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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 SPRINGS?
PALM SPRINGS'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.