Bayside Landscape is a licensed landscaping contractor based in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Operating as a Sole Owner business, they hold an active CSLB license (#968075) with a CLEAR status, having been licensed for 14 years. They specialize in comprehensive landscape design, installation, and renovation services for properties across the Silicon Valley and surrounding areas.

Services & Specialties

Bayside Landscape holds a CSLB C27 Landscaping classification, enabling them to handle a wide array of outdoor projects. Their services encompass:

  • Landscape Design & Installation: Assisting with projects of any size, from initial design to complete renovation, working closely with clients and/or architects.
  • Hardscaping: Installation of pavers, retaining walls, pergolas, planter and vegetable boxes, BBQ areas, outdoor kitchens, and dry creek beds. They also offer paver pressure washing and sealing.
  • Softscaping & Ground Cover: Installation of synthetic turf, sod, and general softscape elements.
  • Outdoor Structures: Construction of fences and decks (Redwood and Composites).
  • Irrigation & Water Management: Installation and upgrades of irrigation systems, smart timers, Xeriscaping, and drought-tolerant landscape conversions. Bayside Landscape is a Qualified Landscape Conversion Contractor with the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
  • Landscape Lighting: Installation of various landscape lighting solutions.
  • Renovations: Bringing new life to existing landscapes and completing full landscape renovations.

Service Area

Bayside Landscape primarily services Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Their specific service cities include San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Cupertino, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Mt. View, Atherton, Portola Valley, and Monterey.

What Sets Them Apart

Owner/operator Rick George leads Bayside Landscape, bringing over 20 years of installation experience to every project. They emphasize close collaboration with clients and/or their architects to ensure project success and create the perfect landscape. A key differentiator is their qualification as a Landscape Conversion Contractor with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, specializing in drought-tolerant and Xeriscaping solutions. They serve both residential and commercial clients and offer free quotes, with Saturday appointments now available in addition to their Monday-Friday business hours.

Licensing, Bond & Insurance

For homeowner assurance, Bayside Landscape operates with California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license #968075, which currently holds a CLEAR status. They have been continuously licensed for 14 years under the C27 Landscaping classification. The business maintains a contractor bond of $25,000 through Platte River Insurance Company and has active workers’ compensation insurance, demonstrating their commitment to professional and responsible operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of landscaping services does Bayside Landscape offer?
A: Bayside Landscape provides comprehensive services including landscape design, installation of hardscaping (pavers, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens), softscaping (turf, sod), outdoor structures (fences, decks), irrigation systems, landscape lighting, and drought-tolerant conversions.

Q: Which areas does Bayside Landscape serve?
A: They serve Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, including cities like San Jose, Los Gatos, Campbell, Saratoga, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Mt. View, Atherton, Portola Valley, Monte Sereno, and Monterey.

Q: Is Bayside Landscape licensed and insured?
A: Yes, Bayside Landscape holds an active California CSLB license #968075 with a CLEAR status, maintains a $25,000 contractor bond, and has active workers’ compensation insurance.

Q: Does Bayside Landscape specialize in drought-tolerant landscaping?
A: Yes, they specialize in Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant landscape conversions, and are a Qualified Landscape Conversion Contractor with the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

Working in San Jose

Climate & hardiness zone

San Jose sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30Β°F. This means a true dormant season β€” 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.