Let It Grow Landscapes is a licensed landscaping contractor based in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. Holding CSLB license #831923 with a CLEAR status for 22 years, this sole owner business brings over 40 years of personal landscaping expertise to projects across the region, transforming outdoor spaces with a focus on client satisfaction.

Services & Specialties

Let It Grow Landscapes specializes in comprehensive landscape solutions, covering the full scope of a C27 Landscaping Contractor license. Their offerings include:

  • Landscape Design & Installation: Creating beautiful, functional landscapes from concept to completion, enhancing property value and enjoyment.
  • Irrigation Systems: Design and installation of efficient, water-saving systems, including smart controllers and drip systems, tailored to property needs for year-round plant health.
  • Landscape Lighting: Professional solutions for stunning nighttime environments, enhancing security, highlighting architectural features, and extending outdoor living hours with energy-efficient LED systems.
  • Maintenance Services: Comprehensive care to keep landscapes looking their best, including regular pruning, irrigation maintenance, and seasonal clean-ups.
  • Plant Selection: Guidance on choosing native and drought-tolerant plants that thrive in Santa Barbara’s climate, considering factors like soil, water requirements, and personal preferences.

Service Area

Based in Santa Barbara, Let It Grow Landscapes serves clients throughout Santa Barbara County, including private Montecito estates and commercial properties within the Santa Barbara area.

What Sets Them Apart

With 40 years of landscaping expertise, owner Tony Martinez began learning the craft at 12 years old alongside his father, bringing a deep-rooted passion and experience to the business. Let It Grow Landscapes offers free property assessments and estimates, combining technical expertise with creative vision. They are committed to creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces that enhance property value and enjoyment, with a focus on water conservation through efficient irrigation and drought-tolerant plant choices. They serve a diverse clientele, from Montecito estates to commercial properties.

Licensing, Bond & Insurance

Let It Grow Landscapes operates under CSLB license #831923, which has a CLEAR status and has been active for 22 years. As a Sole Owner business, they hold a contractor bond of $25,000 through ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. While the CSLB indicates Workers’ Compensation is not active, Let It Grow Landscapes states on their website that they are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, providing peace of mind to their clients. Their CSLB classification is C27, for Landscaping Contractor.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer free property assessments? Yes, Let It Grow Landscapes provides free, no-obligation property assessments for all landscape design and installation services.
  • Are you licensed, insured, and bonded? Yes, Let It Grow Landscapes is fully licensed, insured, and bonded to serve clients in Santa Barbara.
  • How do you help choose plants for a landscape? The team guides clients through plant selection, considering climate, soil conditions, water requirements, and personal preferences, with a focus on native and drought-tolerant plants suitable for Santa Barbara.
  • Do you offer maintenance services? Yes, comprehensive maintenance services are available to keep landscapes looking their best year-round, including regular pruning, irrigation maintenance, and seasonal clean-ups.

Working in Santa Barbara

Climate & hardiness zone

Santa Barbara sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10b, with minimum temperatures of 35–40Β°F and no meaningful frost season. Zone 10b is one of the most favorable climates for landscaping in the United States β€” a near-endless growing season, but also near-endless water demand. Experienced contractors here design around California's water restrictions, favor Mediterranean and drought-adapted species, and build irrigation systems calibrated for year-round operation. The absence of frost also means pest and disease pressure never resets β€” a contractor who understands Zone 10b biology is worth asking about.

Location

2012, Monterey Street, Las Positas Meadows, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, 93101, United States

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