CSLB-Verified ยท California
Licensed Landscapers in Ventura County, CA
350 verified contractors ยท 209 with active workers' comp ยท Average 16 years in business ยท Updated August 2026
Across Ventura County, 350 CSLB-licensed landscaping contractors operate spanning 14 cities. 209 carry active workers' compensation insurance, and 202 have held their license 10+ years โ every record verifiable on cslb.ca.gov.
Climate & Hardiness Across Ventura County
Ventura County sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a, with minimum temperatures of 30โ35ยฐF. Zone 10a sits at the edge of frost risk โ 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.
Cities in Ventura County
Top-Verified Contractors in Ventura County
Good Earth Landscape Co
Licensed 1979 ยท 47 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Ventura County
License #375775
Status: CLEAR โ
Swink's Creations Inc
Licensed 1986 ยท 40 years in business
Corporation ยท Ventura County
License #487997
Status: CLEAR โ
Artistic Landscape
Licensed 1990 ยท 36 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Ventura County
License #592615
Status: CLEAR โ
Gambino Landscape Lighting Inc
Licensed 1990 ยท 35 years in business
Corporation ยท Ventura County
License #606109
Status: CLEAR โ
Newbury Park Tree Service Inc
Licensed 1994 ยท 31 years in business
Corporation ยท Ventura County
License #697817
Status: CLEAR โ
Blue Heron
Licensed 1995 ยท 30 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Ventura County
License #712387
Status: CLEAR โ
The Promised Landscape Inc
Licensed 2001 ยท 24 years in business
Corporation ยท Ventura County
License #799095
Status: CLEAR โ
B & M Contractors Inc
Licensed 2002 ยท 24 years in business
Corporation ยท Ventura County
License #803703
Status: CLEAR โ
Treescapes
Licensed 2001 ยท 24 years in business
Corporation ยท Ventura County
License #797240
Status: CLEAR โ
Pacific Ponds
Licensed 2003 ยท 22 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Ventura County
License #829609
Status: CLEAR โ
Chilcutt Landscape
Licensed 2003 ยท 22 years in business
Sole Owner ยท Ventura County
License #826820
Status: CLEAR โ
Pacific Landscape Services
Licensed 2005 ยท 21 years in business
Corporation ยท Ventura County
License #854094
Status: CLEAR โ
Ventura 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.
How does coastal fog affect landscaping choices in Ventura County?
Ventura County'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.