CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
19 verified contractors · 9 carry active workers' comp · Average 14 years in business · Updated June 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 19 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, 9 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 10 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE spans a USDA hardiness zone outside California's most common landscaping climates, which means plant selection and irrigation strategy need to be matched carefully to local winter lows and summer heat. Ask any contractor you hire whether their plant choices and irrigation design are rated for your specific zone — local climate experience is the difference between a planting that establishes and one that struggles.
19 Licensed Landscapers in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
TAHOE PAVING STONES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 33 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #669121 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 544 8873
EARTH AND STONE LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #793798 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 544 4208
ARBOR GREEN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #904864 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 318 5124
MT VIEW LAWN & GARDEN
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2013 · 12 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #987385 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(818) 730 3097
HANSEN M H CONSTRUCTION CO
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1971 · 55 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #268833 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 545 0438
MAPES LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2007 · 18 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #906616 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 318 0040
GO WILD LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #934437 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 416 0678
SOUTH LAKE LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1089767 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 721 7075
GM LANDSCAPING AND SNOW REMOVAL
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Partnership · El Dorado County
License #1104800 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 545 1388
ACORN LANDSCAPING ENTERPRISES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 3 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1103680 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 544 7795
GARDEN ART TAHOE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2026 · 0 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1149175 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 307 9662
VICTORIA'S SECRET GARDEN
No Active WCLicensed 2003 · 23 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #820316 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 318 7311
Z LAWN & LANDSCAPE
No Active WCLicensed 2005 · 21 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #854954 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 544 8570
MARCO DESIGN GROUP
No Active WCLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #930840 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(415) 898 5150
LAKESIDE LANDSCAPE & DEVELOPEMENT
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2019 · 6 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #1061336 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 208 7825
TAHOE BASIN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2024 · 2 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1119659 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 725 9666
BLUE LAKE LANDSCAPING AND SNOW REMOVAL
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1146188 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 519 2639
RUELAS LANDSCAPING
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2025 · 0 years in business
Sole Owner · El Dorado County
License #1140269 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 318 8511
GARDEN ART LANDSCAPE & DESIGN INC
No Active WCLicensed 2008 · 18 years in business
Corporation · El Dorado County
License #915514 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(530) 318 7388
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Some SOUTH LAKE TAHOE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 1 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 2 also hold General Building (B)
- 5 also hold Earthwork & Paving (C12)
- 1 also hold Fencing (C13)
- 1 also hold Swimming Pool (C53)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 19 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 9 (47%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 10 (53%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 11 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 14.5 years
- Longest-established contractor: 55 years (licensed 1971)
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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 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE 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.
