Lawn Care in Appleton, Wisconsin: Costs, Licensed Companies, and When to Hire
We list 35 lawn care companies serving Appleton, 3 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Mowing here typically runs $38 to $58 a visit and crews bill about $51 an hour for everything else, on a cool-season calendar that puts seeding and aeration in a narrow window each year.
What lawn care costs in Appleton
Bands rather than averages, because a real quote depends on lot size, slope, and how far the crew drives.
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $38 to $58 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 to $17 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $13 to $19 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $8 to $12 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $20 to $30 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $10 to $15 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 75,644 in Calumet County, outside the major metros.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Appleton
Storm - The Lawn Pro of The Fox Cities LLC
4.8on Google (120)Appleton, WI
Listed in Appleton, Wisconsin, Storm - The Lawn Pro of The Fox Cities LLC offers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 120 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Lowney's Landscaping Center, Inc
4.6on Google (156)Appleton, WI
Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Lowney's Landscaping Center, Inc covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 156 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Vande Hey Company, Inc
4.4on Google (147)Appleton, WI
Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Vande Hey Company, Inc covers lawn care, rated 4.4 by 147 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Black Bear Lawn Care LLC
5.0on Google (1)Appleton, WI
Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Black Bear Lawn Care LLC covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 450-3037Bulldog Landscaping
5.0on Google (15)Appleton, WI
Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Bulldog Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
Clean Lines Landscape & Lawn Care
5.0on Google (17)Appleton, WI
Clean Lines Landscape & Lawn Care works on properties in Appleton, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Evergreen Lawn Care
5.0on Google (16)Appleton, WI
Evergreen Lawn Care serves Appleton and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Fairways Lawn Care & Snow Removal, LLC
5.0on Google (31)Appleton, WI
Listed in Appleton, Wisconsin, Fairways Lawn Care & Snow Removal, LLC offers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 5.0 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
LawnGuard
5.0on Google (40)Appleton, WI
Listed in Appleton, Wisconsin, LawnGuard offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 40 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Maloney Landscaping Inc
5.0on Google (6)Appleton, WI
A Appleton lawn care company, Maloney Landscaping Inc lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2016, and a published phone number and website.
Parm's Landscape Management
5.0on Google (330)Appleton, WI
Parm's Landscape Management serves Appleton and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 330 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
PRO-X Systems, Inc.
5.0on Google (3)Appleton, WI
PRO-X Systems, Inc. serves Appleton and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Rocky lawn services
5.0on Google (1)Appleton, WI
Rocky Lawn Services serves Appleton and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
True North Lawn & Snow
5.0on Google (25)Appleton, WI
True North Lawn & Snow serves Appleton and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 5.0 by 25 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and Saturday hours listed.
Voyage Solutions WI
5.0on Google (30)Appleton, WI
Listed in Appleton, Wisconsin, Voyage Solutions WI offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Schultz Lawn Care
4.7on Google (475)Appleton, WI
Schultz Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Appleton, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, rated 4.7 by 475 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Weed Man Lawn Care
4.7on Google (904)Appleton, WI
Weed Man Lawn Care serves Appleton and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and weed control, rated 4.7 by 904 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Pest Badger Appleton
4.6on Google (1,248)Appleton, WI
Pest Badger Appleton works on properties in Appleton, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and pest control, rated 4.6 by 1,248 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Schmalz Custom Landscaping & Garden Center
4.5on Google (115)Appleton, WI
Landscaping specialist with a garden center stocking plants, decor & garden accessories.
Fox Valley Landscaping
4.4on Google (18)Appleton, WI
Fox Valley Landscaping is a lawn care company in Appleton, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.4 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Avella’s Lawn Care Services, LLC.
4.3on Google (19)Appleton, WI
Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, Avella’s Lawn Care Services, LLC. covers lawn care, rated 4.3 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care
4.1on Google (150)Appleton, WI
Naturescape Lawn and Landscape Care is a lawn care company in Appleton, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.1 by 150 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
TruGreen Lawn Care
4.1on Google (588)Appleton, WI
A Appleton lawn care company, TruGreen Lawn Care lists lawn care, rated 4.1 by 588 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
D & D Excavating & Landscape
3.9on Google (33)Appleton, WI
Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, D & D Excavating & Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 3.9 by 33 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
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Where these companies are
Licensed companies in Appleton
Licensed applicators without a listing
These businesses hold a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence and work in Appleton, but we have no contact details, hours, or reviews for them yet, so they are not in the list above.
- Avella's Lawn Care & Snow Plowing LLC
- Bob & Dave's Lawn and Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
- Bulldog Lawn Services
- Buss Lawn Care LLC
- E.L.M. Tree Health & Pruning Specialists
- Emerald Lawn Care LLC
- FDS-Appleton, WI LLC
- Green Boyz Lawncare Corporation
- J&J Lawn & Maintenance LLC
- JB Ashauer LLC
- JD Pest Control LLC
- JT's Ultimate Lawncare LLC
- Lake Shore's Legendary Lawn Care LLC
- Leny Lawn Care
- McMahon Associates, Inc.
- Medxcel FM
- Naturescape Inc.
- Orkin LLC
- Pfefferle Companies Inc
- Ranger Services Inc.
- Rentokil North America, Inc.
- S&L Pest Control LLC
- Schmalz Custom Landscaping, Inc.
- Selner Tree & Shrub Care LLC
- Superior Lawns Inc
- The Industrial Fumigant Co
- Tree Health Services LLC
- Trugreen Limited Partnership
- Versatile Lawn And Landscaping Inc
- WM Fox Valley LLC
And 1 more on the Wisconsin register.
When to do the work in Appleton
Appleton sits in the Upper Midwest climate region, which runs cool-season lawns. Last frost usually falls May 1-15 and first frost September 1-15, and that pair sets every date below.
Grasses that do well here
- Kentucky Bluegrass
- Fine Fescue
- Tall Fescue
- Perennial Ryegrass
| Task | Local window | Why then |
|---|---|---|
| Seed or overseed | Mid August to late September | Soil is still warm enough to germinate seed while air temperatures drop. |
| Fertilize | April, June, September, and early November | The September and November rounds do most of the work on a cool-season lawn. |
| Core aerate | Late August to October | Paired with overseeding so the seed drops into open holes. |
| Pre-emergent for crabgrass | April 15 - May 15 | Go by soil temperature: apply before it holds 55 degrees. |
Problems local crews deal with most: Extremely short season, winter damage, snow mold.
Want the exact soil temperature before you book pre-emergent? Check your ZIP on the soil temperature tracker.
How we verify these companies
- Licensed means a current entry in the state applicator register
- Ratings and review counts come from the platform named
- Hours and phone numbers come from public listings and can go stale
Lawn care in Appleton: common questions
How much does lawn care cost in Appleton?
A single mowing visit in Appleton typically runs $38 to $58 for an average quarter-acre lot, and crews bill around $51 an hour for work outside a routine cut. Treatments are quoted per 1,000 square feet: fertilizer and weed control land in the single-digit to low-teens dollars, while core aeration and overseeding cost more because they are once-a-year jobs. Full-season contracts almost always beat per-visit pricing.
Which lawn care company in Appleton should I hire?
Start with the companies that hold a current state pesticide applicator licence, because anyone applying herbicide or insecticide for money in Wisconsin needs one. 3 of the 35 companies listed here carry a licence we matched against the public register. After that, compare the attributed Google and Yelp ratings, check the company actually offers the service you need, and get two quotes for the same scope rather than one.
Does a lawn care company need a licence in Wisconsin?
Yes, for pesticide work. Applying herbicides, insecticides, or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Wisconsin, and the licence carries a number and an expiry date. Plain mowing and trimming generally do not require that licence, so a company can be perfectly legitimate for mowing and still not be licensed to spray. Ask which one you are hiring for.
When should I hire a lawn care company in Appleton?
Book before the season starts rather than during it. Appleton runs cool-season lawns, so the calendar that matters is the timing table on this page: pre-emergent goes down off soil temperature in spring, and the seeding and aeration window is the single busiest stretch of the year for local crews. Calling two to three weeks ahead of a window is the difference between getting your date and getting whatever is left.
Is a lawn care service worth it in Appleton?
It depends on which jobs you hand over. Mowing is the easiest thing to do yourself and the most expensive thing to buy repeatedly. Pesticide application is the opposite: it is the job where a licensed applicator with calibrated equipment and the right product beats a homeowner with a hose-end sprayer. Many people in Appleton split it, mowing themselves and buying the treatment rounds.
How do I check a company's licence myself?
Every licence badge on this site links to the Wisconsin register entry it came from, with the licence number and expiry date shown on the company page. You can also ask the company for its licence number directly and search the state register yourself. A company that will not give you the number is telling you something.