CSLB-Verified · California
Licensed Landscaping Contractors in WATSONVILLE, CA
30 verified contractors · 14 carry active workers' comp · Average 18 years in business · Updated June 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.
30 Licensed Landscapers in WATSONVILLE
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1929 · 96 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #89 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 768 4086
ALLISON JERRY LANDSCAPING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1978 · 47 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #362745 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 688 6746
SWENSON'S LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1988 · 38 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #528197 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 254 3693
SUPERIOR HYDROSEEDING INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 1993 · 32 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #683292 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 763 1811
FOUR SEASONS GARDENING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #866782 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 359 9582
MONTEREY BAY PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2009 · 17 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #927659 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 419 5218
BALLESTEROS LANDSCAPE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2011 · 15 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #962309 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 212 7926
ANDERSON'S LANDSCAPING & FENCE COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1976 · 49 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #327212 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 724 6696
PED-CON
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1982 · 43 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #431222 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 722 3514
TWO HANDS UNLIMITED
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1991 · 34 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #627756 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(408) 202 3370
PGS LANDSCAPE COMPANY
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 1998 · 28 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #745816 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 254 3447
PROGREEN LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2001 · 25 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #790264 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 722 7382
M & M LANDSCAPE
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2005 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #870042 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 566 6460
INTEGRATED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES
WC Exempt (Sole Owner)Licensed 2006 · 20 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #876780 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 254 2767
ATZIMBA LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE
No Active WCLicensed 2014 · 11 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #999235 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 588 4725
CENTRAL CAL LANDSCAPING
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 9 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1025191 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 223 7905
MAGNOLIA GARDENING INCORPORATED
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2017 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1034092 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 400 8065
FALL CREEK LANDSCAPES INC
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2018 · 8 years in business
Corporation · Santa Cruz County
License #1038917 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 431 0577
SMART CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2021 · 4 years in business
Sole Owner · Santa Cruz County
License #1081123 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 334 7542
GRANITE - GRIFFITH A JOINT VENTURE
Workers' Comp ActiveLicensed 2023 · 2 years in business
JointVenture · Santa Cruz County
License #1112031 · Status: CLEAR ✓
(831) 768 4086
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.
