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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
TREJO'S LANDSCAPING & GARDENING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #1136719 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 240 1591
LITTLE ROCK LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1153785 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 421 2076
PUENTES LANDSCAPE & GARDENING
No Active WCLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #708458 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 229 0796
DURAN PMR LLC
No Active WCLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #766974 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 901 6244
U V LANDSCAPING LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 9 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #1016589 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 275 5296
S U V BUDGET LANDSCAPE SERVICE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1044457 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 710 0448
L H E LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1042253 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 595 5518
CORNERSTONE LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1046856 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 383 1333
M C LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1081322 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 582 7718
LM LANDSCAPING INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1084307 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 786 6800
CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE & TREE PROS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Monterey County
License #1107800 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 998 7964
MITCHELL DORIS
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1117798 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 595 5205
REYES QUALITY LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1118011 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 776 7073
CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Limited Liability · Monterey County
License #1134354 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 682 4765
DEL GRANDE LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 1 years in business
Partnership · Monterey County
License #1132761 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 740 2261
RED SPADE LAND MANAGEMENT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1149370 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 236 5700
VALLEY HILLS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1147798 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 970 6033
NEW CREATIONS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · Monterey County
License #1155669 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 422 3375
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.
