CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PASADENA, CA
39 verified contractors · 15 with active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PASADENA means looking beyond reviews. Of the 39 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PASADENA, 15 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 18 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PASADENA
PASADENA 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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39 Licensed Landscapers in PASADENA
Flores Salvador
Licensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #967251
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 786 9345
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Ace American Insurance Company
Grow Like Trees Inc
Licensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #972727
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 786 9345
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · Westchester Fire Insurance Company
Online since 2012
Orchid Landscape Inc
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1026336
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 676 6490
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2025
De Leon Noguera Miguel Angel
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1089354
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 241 8025
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Online since 2013
Mott Restoration Landscape Company
Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1136106
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 704 0213
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2022
Dynamic Landscape Design
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1155165
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 639 7858
License valid through May 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Frausto Richard
Licensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #426323
Status: CLEAR ✓
(818) 516 0172
License valid through Aug 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Elegant Plantscapes
Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #782114
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 533 4766
License valid through Jul 2026 · expiring soon
$25,000 bond · Hudson Insurance Company
Ramirez Jose
Licensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1016014
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 807 3278
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
H D E Z Builders Inc
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1025380
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 230 4876
License valid through Apr 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Fifth Element Landscape
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1028891
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 399 6693
License valid through Jul 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Pasadena Landscaping And Tree Service
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1031083
Status: CLEAR ✓
(949) 315 1267
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Perez Henry
Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1044133
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 255 6550
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Bona Terra Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1072935
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 251 0735
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Escandon Joseph
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1079473
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 365 9115
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · North River Insurance Company (The)
Pro Landscape Builder
Licensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Los Angeles County
License #1105464
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 399 9872
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Platinum Paving & Landscaping LLC
Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Limited Liability · Los Angeles County
License #1118537
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 385 7493
License valid through Mar 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Leones Tree Care & Landscaping Inc
Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Los Angeles County
License #1148612
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 375 1684
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Ifc Landscape Design
Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Los Angeles County
License #1147930
Status: CLEAR ✓
(626) 644 1152
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PASADENA
Some PASADENA landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 4 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 1 also hold C31 (C31)
- 5 also hold Tree Service (D49)
PASADENA Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 39 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 15 (38%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 18 (46%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 24 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.7 years
- Longest-established contractor: 44 years (licensed 1982)
PASADENA 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 PASADENA?
PASADENA'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.