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Licensed Landscapers in Santa Cruz, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-27 Landscaping Contractor

  • 51licensed landscapers
  • 50active (Clear)
  • 2%with a suspension
  • 25.5%workers' comp exempt
  • 11.7 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 58.8%corp / LLC / partnership (41.2% sole owner)
  • 3new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

There are 51 landscapers based in Santa Cruz in CSLB's current file. 50 (98%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.

25.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 13.8 points lower than the statewide figure for landscapers (39.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension (2%) is close to the Santa Cruz County rate for the same license (2.8%).

Experience varies: 54.9% have been licensed 10+ years and 3 are new this year (median 11.7 years, vs 13.2 statewide).

In California this work generally calls for the C-27 Landscaping Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-27 Landscaping Contractor guide for what the license covers.

How to check a landscaper's license in Santa Cruz

  1. Find the business in the list below, or search all 51 Santa Cruz listings, and open its profile. You want a Clear status and the C-27 classification (a B license can also cover it as part of a multi-trade job).
  2. Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
  3. Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.

50 of 51 landscapers in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz landscapers sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.

Licensed landscapers in Santa Cruz
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Aqua-Green Landscape Irrigation CO 518102 Clear 39 Exempt On file
Christiansen Kurt Richard 527003 Clear 38 Insured On file
Natural Gardens INC 554135 Clear 37 Insured On file
Quilici Gardening and Landscaping INC 669854 Clear 33 Insured On file
Kern James 691386 Clear 32 Exempt On file
Clark Nick Landscape Service INC 705452 Clear 31 Exempt On file
Terra Bella Landscaping 731991 Clear 29 Insured On file
Riccabona's Landscape & Tree Service INC 768793 Clear 27 Insured On file
Ecological Concerns Incorporated 778397 Clear 26 Insured On file
Harmonic Landscapes 795038 Clear 25 Insured On file
Dreamscape 799653 Clear 25 Insured On file
Accent Landscape 813189 Clear 24 Insured On file
Deva Gardens INC 832089 Clear 22 Insured On file
Churchill Landscape 872430 Clear 20 Insured On file
Petrini's Gardening Services LLC 878870 Clear 20 Insured On file
Canchola Landscaping 910380 Clear 18 Insured On file
Lipscomb Associates 912155 Clear 18 Insured On file
Habitat Gardens LLC 914196 Clear 18 Insured On file
Full Bloom Garden's INC 923374 Clear 18 Insured On file
La Selva Tree & Landscape 962022 Clear 15 Insured On file
Andres and Maria Landscaping 963585 Clear 15 Insured On file
Orchard Keepers INC 973389 Clear 14 Insured On file
Metta Landscapes 975179 Clear 14 Exempt On file
C B M Landscape Company 996428 Clear 12 Insured On file
Artificial Lawns Direct INC 997517 Clear 12 Insured On file
Hernandez Landscaping 1000937 Clear 11 Exempt On file
Paradise Landscape 1008203 Clear 11 Insured On file
Rewild Designs LLC 1013697 Clear 10 Insured On file
Appian Way Trails & Landscapes 1023428 Clear 9 Exempt On file
Chavez Landscape INC 1037395 Clear 8 Insured On file
Emerald City Landscaping INC 1041696 Clear 8 Insured On file
Infinite Home Solutions INC 1047192 Clear 7 Exempt On file
Confluence Restoration INC 1064061 Clear 6 Insured On file
A Growing Concern 1065249 Clear 6 Insured On file
Artemesias Garden 1069656 Clear 6 Exempt On file
Shoreline Landscape Design 1074280 Clear 5 Insured On file
Water and Stone Landscapes LLC 1095765 Clear 4 Insured On file
Cazares Landscaping 1106274 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Bergbauer Landscape 1110015 Clear 3 Insured On file
Diaz Landscaping 1113808 Clear 2 Insured On file
Aloha Landscape INC 1117214 Clear 2 Insured On file
Centeno's Landscaping 1124297 Clear 2 Insured On file
Terra Nova Ecological Landscaping LLC 1125230 Clear 2 Insured On file
Riveros Landscaping 1128622 Clear 2 Insured On file
Landscape Crew 1136900 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Sunny Landscaping 1137132 Clear 1 Exempt On file
Newt Gardens LLC 1144172 Clear 1 Insured On file
Verde Fine Gardens INC 1150197 Clear <1 Insured On file
Tr Landscape 1153355 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Juan's Gardening 1161429 Clear <1 Exempt On file

See all 51 landscapers in Santa Cruz

Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.

Frequently asked questions

How many licensed landscapers are in Santa Cruz?

CSLB's current public file lists 51 landscapers with a Santa Cruz mailing address. 50 have a Clear status, and 94.1% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).

What license does a landscaper need in California?

CSLB issues the C-27 Landscaping Contractor classification for this work. In Santa Cruz County, 98% of Santa Cruz's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).

How do I check a landscaper's workers' comp?

Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Santa Cruz landscapers, 25.5% are exempt (no employees), 74.5% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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