CSLB-Verified ยท California
Licensed Landscapers in Santa Cruz County, CA
168 verified contractors ยท 98 with active workers' comp ยท Average 19 years in business ยท Updated August 2026
Across Santa Cruz County, 168 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 9 cities. 98 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 111 have held their license 10+ years โ every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25โ30ยฐF. This means a true dormant season โ 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.
Cities in Santa Cruz County
Top-Verified Contractors in Santa Cruz County
Pied Piper Exterminators Inc The
Licensed 1973 ยท 53 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #284274
Status: CLEAR โ
Allison Jerry Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1978 ยท 47 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #362745
Status: CLEAR โ
Marathon Landscape Services
Licensed 1988 ยท 37 years in business
Partnership ยท Santa Cruz County
License #543929
Status: CLEAR โ
Ecological Concerns Incorporated
Licensed 2000 ยท 26 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #778397
Status: CLEAR โ
Neu-scapes Inc
Licensed 2001 ยท 25 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #795744
Status: CLEAR โ
Jet Mulch Inc
Licensed 2001 ยท 24 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #800650
Status: CLEAR โ
Habitat Gardens LLC
Licensed 2008 ยท 18 years in business
Limited Liability ยท Santa Cruz County
License #914196
Status: CLEAR โ
Landscape Company The
Licensed 2008 ยท 18 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #913848
Status: CLEAR โ
Lyonscape
Licensed 2009 ยท 16 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Santa Cruz County
License #939668
Status: CLEAR โ
Mott Landscape
Licensed 2011 ยท 15 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #959657
Status: CLEAR โ
Orchard Keepers Inc
Licensed 2012 ยท 14 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #973389
Status: CLEAR โ
Green Leaf Zone
Licensed 2014 ยท 12 years in business
Corporation ยท Santa Cruz County
License #991469
Status: CLEAR โ
Santa Cruz County Landscapers by Specialty
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 โ 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 Santa Cruz County winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. Santa Cruz County 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.