CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SAN JOSE, CA
282 verified contractors · 183 carry active workers' comp · Average 15 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SAN JOSE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 282 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SAN JOSE, 183 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 163 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE 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.
282 Licensed Landscapers in SAN JOSE
BA EARTHCARE LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #993690 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 871 2792
JESUS GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1003528 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 569 4565
ALMADEN VALLEY LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1007108 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(844) 256 2336
R GREEN LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1006537 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 460 1880
GREEN LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1012397 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(669) 350 4266
NATURES LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #1009700 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 347 1347
SANTAMARIA CONCRETE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #1009454 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 634 4209
LEE JOHN GARDEN SERVICE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1977 · 49 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #331233 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 267 8737
SHADYGROVE LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #437209 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 420 8010
RAINTREE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1983 · 43 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #437775 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 600 8001
MC CABE MARK R
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1984 · 41 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #464605 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 978 2965
CAMPBELL MICHAEL DONLON
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1988 · 37 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #549422 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 314 1468
S K LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1992 · 34 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #646393 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 985 4248
R G HORTICULTURE CONSULTING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #634290 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 838 7624
BELLA TERRA LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #689196 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 287 9123
DAO LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #679743 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 966 5059
WOODMAN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1994 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #685188 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 206 2627
DAOS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Clara County
License #674528 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 318 2818
ANDERSON'S TREE CARE LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Clara County
License #705171 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 226 8733
DOUGLAS LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1994 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Santa Clara County
License #695779 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 445 2620
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SAN JOSE
Some SAN JOSE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 15 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 60 also hold General Building (B)
- 16 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 10 also hold Plumbing (C36)
- 10 also hold Tree Service (D49)
SAN JOSE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 282 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 183 (65%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 163 (58%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 164 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 15.1 years
- Longest-established contractor: 50 years (licensed 1975)
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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 SAN JOSE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SAN JOSE 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.
