CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SANTA CRUZ, CA
48 verified contractors · 38 carry active workers' comp · Average 13 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SANTA CRUZ means looking beyond reviews. Of the 48 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SANTA CRUZ, 38 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 27 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SANTA CRUZ
SANTA CRUZ sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30–35°F. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk — rare but possible, meaning irrigation systems need winterization readiness even if they rarely need it. The mild climate supports an enormous range of plant material, but summer fog patterns, coastal wind exposure, and microclimate variation within a single neighborhood can dramatically change what thrives. Local experience matters here more than in more uniform climates.
48 Licensed Landscapers in SANTA CRUZ
CHRISTIANSEN KURT RICHARD
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #527003 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 458 2005
NATURAL GARDENS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1989 · 37 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #554135 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 429 8339
LOBUE MIKE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1992 · 33 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #657670 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(808) 497 9383
QUILICI GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #669854 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 425 5269
TERRA BELLA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1997 · 29 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #731991 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 479 1629
ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS INCORPORATED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2000 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #778397 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 459 0656
RICCABONA'S LANDSCAPE & TREE SERVICE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1999 · 26 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #768793 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 427 3511
HARMONIC LANDSCAPES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #795038 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 420 1140
DREAMSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 24 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #799653 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 6800
ACCENT LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2002 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #813189 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 4243
CHURCHILL LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #872430 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 359 7766
PETRINI'S GARDENING SERVICES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Cruz County
License #878870 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 430 9260
LIPSCOMB ASSOCIATES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #912155 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 239 2392
HABITAT GARDENS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Cruz County
License #914196 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 359 7918
CANCHOLA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #910380 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 428 5170
FULL BLOOM GARDEN'S INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2008 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #923374 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 429 8339
LA SELVA TREE & LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #962022 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 708 8733
ORCHARD KEEPERS INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2012 · 14 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #973389 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 2947
ANDRES AND MARIA LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 14 years in business
Partnership · Santa Cruz County
License #963585 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 476 5875
GREEN LEAF ZONE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 12 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #991469 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(818) 788 1235
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SANTA CRUZ
Some SANTA CRUZ landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Building (B)
- 1 also hold Electrical (C10)
- 1 also hold C49 (C49)
- 3 also hold Tree Service (D49)
- 1 also hold D63 (D63)
SANTA CRUZ Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 48 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 38 (79%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 27 (56%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 27 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 13.7 years
- Longest-established contractor: 38 years (licensed 1987)
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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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in SANTA CRUZ?
SANTA CRUZ's summer fog and microclimate variation change what thrives block to block. Contractors with local experience choose plant material and irrigation schedules matched to your specific exposure rather than a generic plan.
