CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PALO ALTO, CA
17 verified contractors · 8 with active workers' comp · Average 19 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PALO ALTO means looking beyond reviews. Of the 17 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PALO ALTO, 8 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 6 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PALO ALTO
PALO ALTO 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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17 Licensed Landscapers in PALO ALTO
Ruskin Gardens Co
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #875640
Status: CLEAR ✓
J G Universal Landscape Inc
Licensed 2006 · 19 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #882012
Status: CLEAR ✓
Bayfront Landscape Inc
Licensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1108509
Status: CLEAR ✓
C&c Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1087078
Status: CLEAR ✓
Vavuris Joseph P
Licensed 1980 · 45 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #393599
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 208 0724
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Full Range Landscape Company
Licensed 2007 · 19 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #896073
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 444 5931
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Hortus Design Sustainable Landscapes
Licensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #912752
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 265 7596
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2008
Ocean View Landscaping Services Inc
Licensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1004958
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 325 4793
License valid through Jun 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2009
Maemura Yuji
Licensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #427535
Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 990 6101
License valid through Nov 2026
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Jonson William Arthur
Licensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #668891
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 704 0636
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Grateful Gardens
Licensed 2002 · 24 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #803784
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 224 7441
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Landscape Group
Licensed 2003 · 22 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #828992
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 464 0226
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2020
Service Plus Maintenance And Repair Inc
Licensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #851536
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 814 0259
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
Peter Paul Landscape Solution
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #968978
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 380 7079
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Landsthetics
Licensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1048913
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 862 9718
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2014
Horne Jolee - Landscape Design
Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #539146
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 485 2515
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
Towers Landscapes
Licensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1130556
Status: CLEAR ✓
(650) 285 8420
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2024
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PALO ALTO
Some PALO ALTO landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
PALO ALTO Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 17 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 8 (47%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 6 (35%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 13 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 19.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 45 years (licensed 1980)
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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 PALO ALTO?
PALO ALTO'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.