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
ARTIFICIAL LAWNS DIRECT INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #997517 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 430 9260
C B M LANDSCAPE COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #996428 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 423 5515
PARADISE LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2015 · 10 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1008203 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 212 0121
REWILD DESIGNS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2016 · 10 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Cruz County
License #1013697 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 345 1399
AQUA-GREEN LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1987 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #518102 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 251 7362
CLARK NICK LANDSCAPE SERVICE INC
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1995 · 31 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #705452 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 464 9412
HERNANDEZ LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2015 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1000937 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 234 6716
CHAVEZ LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1037395 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 426 1501
COOL EARTH LANDSCAPES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Cruz County
License #1063700 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 252 9006
CONFLUENCE RESTORATION INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1064061 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 621 8084
A GROWING CONCERN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2020 · 6 years in business
Partnership · Santa Cruz County
License #1065249 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 458 3447
SHORELINE LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 5 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1074280 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 475 5553
WATER AND STONE LANDSCAPES LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 3 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Cruz County
License #1095765 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 994 3308
BERGBAUER LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1110015 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 706 8555
ALOHA LANDSCAPE INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1117214 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 461 4160
DIAZ LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1113808 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 521 1644
RIVEROS LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2024 · 1 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1128622 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 332 9749
NEWT GARDENS LLC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Limited Liability · Santa Cruz County
License #1144172 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 821 6398
APPIAN WAY TRAILS & LANDSCAPES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1023428 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(760) 401 7131
EMERALD CITY LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 7 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1041696 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 713 8745
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.
