CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in WATSONVILLE, CA
30 verified contractors · 14 with active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated August 2026
Finding a reliable landscaping contractor in WATSONVILLE means looking beyond reviews. Of the 30 CSLB-licensed contractors operating in WATSONVILLE, 14 carry active workers' compensation insurance — meaning they can legally employ a crew on your property. 7 hold a Corporation or LLC structure, typically carrying stronger liability coverage than sole proprietors.
Climate & Hardiness in WATSONVILLE
WATSONVILLE sits in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b, with winter minimum temperatures of 25–30°F. This means a true dormant season — 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.
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30 Licensed Landscapers in WATSONVILLE
Allison Jerry Landscaping Inc
Licensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #362745
Status: CLEAR ✓
Fall Creek Landscapes Inc
Licensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1038917
Status: CLEAR ✓
Smart Construction Services
Licensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1081123
Status: CLEAR ✓
Good Earth Landscape
Licensed 2022 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1087404
Status: CLEAR ✓
Granite Construction Company
Licensed 1929 · 96 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #89
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 768 4086
License valid through May 2027
$25,000 bond · Pacific Indemnity Company
Online since 1996
Swenson's Landscaping
Licensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #528197
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 254 3693
License valid through Apr 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Superior Hydroseeding Inc
Licensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #683292
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 763 1811
License valid through Jan 2028
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2007
Four Seasons Gardening
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #866782
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 359 9582
License valid through Oct 2027
$25,000 bond · Business Alliance Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Monterey Bay Professional Landscape Services Inc
Licensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #927659
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 419 5218
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Ballesteros Landscape
Licensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #962309
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 212 7926
License valid through Jun 2027
$25,000 bond · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Anderson's Landscaping & Fence Company
Licensed 1976 · 49 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #327212
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 724 6696
License valid through Sep 2026
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Ped-con
Licensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #431222
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 722 3514
License valid through Feb 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Online since 2016
Two Hands Unlimited
Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #627756
Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 202 3370
License valid through Sep 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Pgs Landscape Company
Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #745816
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 254 3447
License valid through Feb 2028
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Online since 2006
Progreen Landscape
Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #790264
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 722 7382
License valid through Jan 2027
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Online since 2006
M & M Landscape
Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #870042
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 6460
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Integrated Ecological Services
Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #876780
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 254 2767
License valid through Aug 2027
$25,000 bond · Western Surety Company
Atzimba Landscaping & Maintenance
Licensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #999235
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 588 4725
License valid through Dec 2026
$25,000 bond · American Contractors Indemnity Company
Central Cal Landscaping
Licensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1025191
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 223 7905
License valid through Mar 2027
$25,000 bond · Jet Insurance Company
Online since 2025
Magnolia Gardening Incorporated
Licensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1034092
Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 400 8065
License valid through Dec 2027
$25,000 bond · Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Online since 2010
Beyond Landscaping: Specialty Licenses in WATSONVILLE
Some WATSONVILLE landscapers also hold additional CSLB classifications — useful when a project spans trades like drainage, concrete, or pools.
- 3 also hold General Engineering (A)
- 5 also hold General Building (B)
- 2 also hold Concrete (C-8)
- 2 also hold C51 (C51)
- 2 also hold C57 (C57)
WATSONVILLE Landscaping Market at a Glance
- 30 contractors hold a current, clear CSLB C-27 landscaping license
- 14 (47%) carry active workers' compensation insurance
- 7 (23%) are incorporated (Corporation or LLC)
- 16 have been licensed for 10 or more years
- Average time in business: 18.9 years
- Longest-established contractor: 96 years (licensed 1929)
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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 WATSONVILLE winterize irrigation systems?
Yes. WATSONVILLE 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.