CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in RIVERSIDE, CA
132 verified contractors · 83 carry active workers' comp · Average 16 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in RIVERSIDE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 132 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in RIVERSIDE, 83 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 79 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE 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.
132 Licensed Landscapers in RIVERSIDE
TAVAGLIONE CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1972 · 53 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #278222 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 684 8870
FAIRWAY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1976 · 49 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #326636 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 778 4142
RCB & SONS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1977 · 48 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #349815 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 689 6377
F S COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1979 · 47 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #376181 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 360 7070
EARTH-TONES LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #418491 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 906 5646
LANDSCAPING BY MIKE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #523974 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(909) 519 5212
LANDSCAPE CENTER THE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #553561 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 352 8383
CURB TECH
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 35 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #621555 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 780 4998
TREES UNLIMITED INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #634505 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 232 0520
A-G SOD FARMS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #648627 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 687 7581
CDL LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #698227 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 324 0062
DANIEL VICTOR SIMMONS
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #711633 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 232 5605
WARD GORDON JUNIOR
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 30 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #716434 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 858 1509
MILAGRO LANDSCAPE COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #744536 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 312 0238
EARTHWORKS SOIL AMENDMENTS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #747293 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 782 0260
LIBERTY LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1998 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #751611 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 683 2999
PARADISE GARDEN CENTER INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Riverside County
License #759946 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 780 8791
PAZ LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Partnership · Riverside County
License #766071 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 785 8274
GREEN MEADOWS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #783932 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 377 5769
RESORT STYLES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Riverside County
License #787280 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(951) 354 8911
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in RIVERSIDE
Some RIVERSIDE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 10 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 25 also hold General Building (B)
- 6 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 5 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
- 13 also hold Tree Service (D49)
RIVERSIDE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 132 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 83 (63%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 79 (60%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 82 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 16.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 53 years (licensed 1972)
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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 RIVERSIDE?
RIVERSIDE'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.
