CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SALINAS, CA
58 verified contractors · 41 carry active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SALINAS means looking beyond reviews. Of the 58 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SALINAS, 41 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 23 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SALINAS
SALINAS 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.
58 Licensed Landscapers in SALINAS
ALPINE LANE NURSERY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1968 · 57 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #255075 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 424 3594
HARUTA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1982 · 44 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #421086 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 422 7078
M RIZZO LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1990 · 35 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #598314 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 593 7644
KEITH'S LANDSCAPING & GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #633052 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 540 8738
BOKAY NURSERY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Partnership · Monterey County
License #638270 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 455 1868
RAMOS C LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1996 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #727763 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 710 1140
VISTA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #739802 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 442 2644
SMITH AND ENRIGHT LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 27 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #757700 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 758 6766
HEMI'S CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #903795 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 594 6182
VERA MASONRY & LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #937391 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 905 1414
COVARRUBIAS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 16 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #944095 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 663 2594
GREEN LINE LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #956274 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 682 6119
HERNANDEZ CUTBERTO LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #957828 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 262 8809
T G LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #967888 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 262 7071
JARA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #996935 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 594 2033
SALINAS VALLEY LANDSCAPING CO INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1001567 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 753 2632
HERNANDEZ NOE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1013837 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 676 7859
PAUL MASCHMEYER CONSTRUCTION
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #567829 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 214 5615
BLADE LANDSCAPE DESIGN
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Partnership · Monterey County
License #770036 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 334 3455
PEREZ LANDSCAPING A PARTNERSHIP
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Partnership · Monterey County
License #811793 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 214 2060
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SALINAS
Some SALINAS landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 1 also hold Masonry (C29)
- 4 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SALINAS Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 58 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 41 (71%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 23 (40%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 29 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 57 years (licensed 1968)
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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 SALINAS winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SALINAS 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.
