Lawn Care in Burlington, Wisconsin: Costs, Licensed Companies, and When to Hire
We list 26 lawn care companies serving Burlington, 2 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Mowing here typically runs $35 to $54 a visit and crews bill about $48 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 Burlington
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 | $35 to $54 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $10 to $15 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $12 to $18 | 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 | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $19 to $28 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $8 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 11,047 in Racine 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 Burlington
Rustic Road Landscaping
5.0on Google (6)Burlington, WI
Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, Rustic Road Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Skyline Landscape Design LLC
4.9on Google (34)Burlington, WI
Skyline Landscape Design LLC serves Burlington and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 34 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
B.L.G. Service
5.0on Google (2)Burlington, WI
A Burlington lawn care company, B.L.G. Service lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(262) 763-4292Bob's Landscaping
5.0on Google (1)Burlington, WI
Bob's Landscaping works on properties in Burlington, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(262) 492-6226Cornerstone Landscaping
5.0out of 5 on
(2)Burlington, WI
Listed in Burlington, Wisconsin, Cornerstone Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(262) 539-2102Earth Exchange, Inc.
5.0on Google (2)Burlington, WI
Earth Exchange, Inc. serves Burlington and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Jose's Landscape
5.0on Google (2)Burlington, WI
Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, Jose's Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn & Landscaping Espinoza LLC
5.0on Google (20)Burlington, WI
A Burlington lawn care company, Lawn & Landscaping Espinoza LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 20 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(224) 610-6583Lawn Rangers
5.0on Google (1)Burlington, WI
Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, Lawn Rangers covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(262) 534-3600Lawn Service Burlington & Landscaping
5.0on Google (15)Burlington, IA
Lawn Service Burlington & Landscaping serves Burlington and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Northern Mist Lawn Sprinkler
5.0on Google (8)Burlington, WI
Northern Mist Lawn Sprinkler works on properties in Burlington, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and sprinkler repair, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Stoney Creek Landscaping And Tree Service
5.0on Google (3)Burlington, WI
Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, Stoney Creek Landscaping And Tree Service covers lawn care, landscaping and tree service, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(262) 206-2149
VK Landscaping
5.0on Google (29)Burlington, WI
VK Landscaping works on properties in Burlington, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Boulder Ridge Landscaping
4.9on Google (172)Burlington, WI
Listed in Burlington, Wisconsin, Boulder Ridge Landscaping offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 172 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Sharp Shooter Lawncare Services, LLC
4.7on Google (3)Burlington, WI
Listed in Burlington, Wisconsin, Sharp Shooter Lawncare Services, LLC offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(262) 812-9782
Arbor Images Tree & Shrub Care. Landscape Supply
4.6on Google (59)Burlington, WI
Arbor Images Tree & Shrub Care. Landscape Supply is a lawn care company in Burlington, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, landscaping and tree service, rated 4.6 by 59 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and Saturday hours listed.
Koch Kuts
4.5on Google (90)Burlington, WI
Listed in Burlington, Wisconsin, Koch Kuts offers lawn care, rated 4.5 by 90 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Granite Ridge Lawn & Landscape
4.2on Google (6)Burlington, WI
Listed in Burlington, Wisconsin, Granite Ridge Lawn & Landscape offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Bienemann's Quality Tree Service
4.0out of 5 on(4)Burlington, WI
Bienemann's Quality Tree Service serves Burlington and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and tree service, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(262) 534-3777Harpster Lawn Maintenance
4.0on Google (4)Burlington, WI
Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, Harpster Lawn Maintenance covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lunda Landscaping & Construction
4.0on Google (4)Burlington, WI
Lunda Landscaping & Construction is a lawn care company in Burlington, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(262) 758-9031
Cutting Edge Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping
3.0on Google (2)Burlington, WI
Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, Cutting Edge Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Girard Lawn Care
Burlington, WI
A Burlington lawn care company, Girard Lawn Care lists lawn care, with a published website, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Lawn caregirardlawns.comSo Green Lawn Care, LLC
Burlington, WI
So Green Lawn Care, LLC serves Burlington and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(262) 325-5908
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Where these companies are
Licensed applicators without a listing
These businesses hold a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence and work in Burlington, but we have no contact details, hours, or reviews for them yet, so they are not in the list above.
- Advanced Wildlife Control
- All Scapes LLC
- Arbor Images Complete Tree & Shrub Inc.
- Blair Pest Control
- Bluemel's Floral and Garden Center, Inc.
- Breezy Hill Landscaping Inc
- Deluca & Hartman Construction
- Granite Ridge LLC
- Ground Effects Landscape Management, LLC
- Grounds Keeper, Inc.
- Hometown Lawn Care Inc
- John R Koons
- JW's Lawn & Snowplow Service
- Kenosha Grounds Care I, LLC
- Kevin M Berris
- Superior Lawns, Inc
- The Shield Pest Solutions Inc.
- Turf Doctors, Inc.
When to do the work in Burlington
Burlington 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 Burlington: common questions
How much does lawn care cost in Burlington?
A single mowing visit in Burlington typically runs $35 to $54 for an average quarter-acre lot, and crews bill around $48 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 Burlington 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. 2 of the 26 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 Burlington?
Book before the season starts rather than during it. Burlington 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 Burlington?
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 Burlington 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.