CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in PLACERVILLE, CA
25 verified contractors · 15 carry active workers' comp · Average 14 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in PLACERVILLE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 25 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in PLACERVILLE, 15 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 10 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in PLACERVILLE
PLACERVILLE sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — lawns and most perennials slow significantly from December through February. Contractors experienced in Zone 9b know to schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost, design planting schemes around the zone's long dry summers, and recommend drought-tolerant species that handle both the heat and the occasional cold snap. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant selections are rated for Zone 9b minimums.
25 Licensed Landscapers in PLACERVILLE
SIERRA SIDE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 36 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #585841 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 306 8617
PONDEROSA LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #614318 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 677 3774
GROW CONTROL
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #731820 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 712 2346
MARSHALL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #737884 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 826 6495
GARCIA MIGUEL A LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2004 · 21 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #849240 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 409 2527
PERSHING VERNE ART OF GARDENING THE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #899554 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 644 2000
GREENSTAR LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #990712 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 990 6263
PURE EDGE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #999406 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 417 2600
HILL ROBERT D
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #346421 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 651 3482
ARNOLDS DOUGLAS SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #372821 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 957 3275
WOODWARD'S LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #787657 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 919 8476
GREEN HILLS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1030601 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 409 3711
ALTA VISTA LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1060343 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 417 5812
M S LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1069876 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(539) 363 0945
TOUR DE FORCE CONCRETE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 5 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1070423 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 748 5755
DIEGO LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1136161 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 591 3372
SUMMIT VIEW LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1133381 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 558 5155
FOOTHILL FOREST CARE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · El Dorado County
License #1139827 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 957 5880
TELLEZ LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1040535 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(916) 835 8777
ROOTS GARDENING SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1062530 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 509 7906
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in PLACERVILLE
Some PLACERVILLE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 4 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold D41 (D41)
- 5 also hold Tree Service (D49)
- 1 also hold D59 (D59)
PLACERVILLE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 25 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 15 (60%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 10 (40%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 11 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 14.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 48 years (licensed 1977)
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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.
Do landscapers in PLACERVILLE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. PLACERVILLE sees a real frost season, so experienced contractors schedule irrigation shutdown before first frost and choose cold-hardy plant material rated for the local winter lows.
