Lawn Care in DeForest, WI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 14 companies serving DeForest that offer lawn care, 4 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $57 per visit.
What lawn care costs in DeForest
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $37 to $57 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 to $16 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $12 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 | $11 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $19 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 10,811 in the Madison metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in DeForest
Badger Lawn Professionals
5.0on Google (22)DeForest, WI
Badger Lawn Professionals is a lawn care company in DeForest, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, rated 5.0 by 22 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Conlin N Company Landscaping
5.0on Google (8)DeForest, WI
A DeForest lawn care company, Conlin N Company Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Ziegler Landscaping, Inc.
4.6on Google (54)DeForest, WI
Listed in DeForest, Wisconsin, Ziegler Landscaping, Inc. offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 54 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
TRK Landscaping LLC
4.5on Google (16)DeForest, WI
A DeForest lawn care company, TRK Landscaping LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.5 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Brad’s Yard Services
5.0out of 5 on
(1)Arlington, WI
Brad’s Yard Services works on properties in Arlington, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Unverified(608) 235-4655TNT Lawn Care
5.0on Google (2)Poynette, WI
TNT Lawn Care serves Poynette and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(608) 635-3934
Yahara Lawn Care, LLC
5.0on Google (1)DeForest, WI
A DeForest lawn care company, Yahara Lawn Care, LLC lists lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
A+ Lawn Care LLC - DeForest
4.7on Google (58)DeForest, WI
A+ Lawn Care LLC - DeForest serves DeForest and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 4.7 by 58 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Circle B
4.6on Google (159)Deforest, WI
Based in Deforest, Wisconsin, Circle B covers lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Madison Landscape Construction
4.0on Google (27)DeForest, WI
Madison Landscape Construction works on properties in DeForest, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.0 by 27 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Mad City Lawn & Snow
3.1on Google (11)DeForest, WI
A DeForest lawn care company, Mad City Lawn & Snow lists lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 3.1 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2014, and a published phone number and website.
NJLC Concrete Specialists
2.8out of 5 on(4)DeForest, WI
Based in DeForest, Wisconsin, NJLC Concrete Specialists covers lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Unverified(608) 712-4048
Brien's Lawn Care
DeForest, WI
Brien's Lawn Care works on properties in DeForest, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn care
DeForest, WI
Lawn Care serves DeForest and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Lawn care(608) 772-0158
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in DeForest
DeForest 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 DeForest: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in DeForest?
We list 14 companies serving DeForest that offer lawn care, 4 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence we matched against the public register. Compare the attributed Google ratings rather than any single score, check the company actually lists lawn care rather than assuming it, and get two quotes for the same scope.
How much does lawn care cost in DeForest?
Typical DeForest bands: lawn mowing $37 to $57 per visit, edging and trimming $11 to $16 per visit, fertilizer application $12 to $19 per 1,000 sq ft. These are bands rather than averages because a real quote depends on lot size, slope and how far the crew drives, and a full-season contract almost always beats per-visit pricing.
Does a lawn care company need a licence in Wisconsin?
Yes. Applying herbicides, insecticides or fungicides on someone else's property for payment requires a commercial pesticide applicator licence issued by Wisconsin, with a number and an expiry date. Every licence badge on this page links to the register entry it came from.
When should I book lawn care in DeForest?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In DeForest that means seed or overseed mid august to late september; fertilize april, june, september, and early november; core aerate late august to october; pre-emergent for crabgrass april 15 - may 15. Those dates come from the Upper Midwest climate record, and the weeks before them are the busiest stretch of the year for local crews.