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
SPIRIT OF NATURE THE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #931169 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 588 8241
GREEN DIAMOND LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 16 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #937408 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 455 5581
PAUL'S TREES AND LANDSCAPING SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #951633 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 262 5029
GREAT DESIGNS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #954441 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 809 2043
ADAN'S LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2010 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #949011 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 424 4625
MACIAS J C INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 13 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #975147 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 484 2991
HIGHLAND LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #995879 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 601 4288
RADIANT LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1022911 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 240 8641
RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #1040585 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 595 8092
TURFTENDERS LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1047327 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 578 2379
A V M LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 7 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #1054739 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 776 6167
TORRES LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1040937 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 229 2273
JMS CEMENT CONTRACTORS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1058125 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 585 2575
ROJA'S LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1103792 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 585 6871
JARED LEE DISALVO
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1121359 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 763 9452
VELASCO LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1132909 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 585 8017
CENTRAL COAST LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #1127940 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 905 4555
MISIFUS LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1133969 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 262 3803
MONTEREY BAY LANDSCAPE INNOVATION
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1128709 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 794 3028
PLANET EARTH GARDEN SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1126159 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 521 7990
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.
