Licensed Landscapers in Watsonville, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-27 Landscaping Contractor
- 34licensed landscapers
- 32active (Clear)
- 5.9%with a suspension
- 50%workers' comp exempt
- 8.7 yrsmedian time licensed
- 29.4%corp / LLC / partnership (70.6% sole owner)
- 4new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
CSLB's public data lists 34 landscapers with a mailing address in Watsonville, and 32 of them (94.1%) show a Clear primary status.
50% report a workers' comp exemption, 10.7 points higher than the statewide figure for landscapers (39.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 5.9%, is 3.1 points higher than the Santa Cruz County rate for the same license (2.8%).
4 of these licenses are less than a year old, while 44.1% have been held for 10 years or more. The median is 8.7 years.
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 Watsonville
- Find the business in the list below, or search all 34 Watsonville 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).
- 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.
- 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.
All 34 landscapers in Watsonville
Watsonville 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.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Construction Company | 89 | Clear | 97 | Insured | On file |
| Allison Jerry Landscaping INC | 362745 | Clear | 48 | Insured | On file |
| Ped-Con | 431222 | Clear | 44 | Exempt | On file |
| Swenson's Landscaping | 528197 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Two Hands Unlimited | 627756 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Superior Hydroseeding INC | 683292 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Pgs Landscape Company | 745816 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Progreen Landscape | 790264 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Estrada's Gardening | 859854 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Four Seasons Gardening | 866782 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| M & M Landscape | 870042 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Integrated Ecological Services | 876780 | Clear | 20 | Exempt | On file |
| Monterey Bay Professional Landscape Services INC | 927659 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Ballesteros Landscape | 962309 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Atzimba Landscaping & Maintenance | 999235 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Central Cal Landscaping | 1025191 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Magnolia Gardening Incorporated | 1034092 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Fall Creek Landscapes INC | 1038917 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Rootstic Art Landscapes INC | 1049772 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| One To One Landscape Design | 1069987 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
| Smart Construction Services | 1081123 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Good Earth Landscape | 1087404 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Apl Landscaping | 1095464 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Vam Landscaping | 1109107 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Granite - Griffith A Joint Venture | 1112031 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Masterton Amanda | 1129406 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Nexxt Level Landscaping & Irrigation | 1131620 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Ev Construction | 1144622 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Real Vision Landscaping & Design LLC | 1156057 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Dm Landscape INC | 1158826 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Gerry's Garden | 1162637 | Clear | <1 | Insured | On file |
| Valley Landscaping | 1163672 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Coxe Tom Landscape Construction | 1084991 | Susp: contractor's bond | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Rg Landscaping | 1135331 | Susp: contractor's bond | 1 | Exempt | On file |
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 Watsonville?
CSLB's current public file lists 34 landscapers with a Watsonville mailing address. 32 have a Clear status, and 88.2% 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?
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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 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 Watsonville landscapers, 50% are exempt (no employees), 50% insured and 0% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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