Lawn Care in Kenosha, Wisconsin: Costs, Licensed Companies, and When to Hire
We list 47 lawn care companies serving Kenosha, 1 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 Kenosha
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 $13 | 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 $31 | 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 99,986 in Kenosha 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 Kenosha
Zach's Lawn Care
4.3on Google (52)Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha lawn care company, Zach's Lawn Care lists lawn care, rated 4.3 by 52 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
American Paradise Lawn and Landscape LLC
5.0on Google (1)Kenosha, WI
American Paradise Lawn and Landscape LLC works on properties in Kenosha, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(262) 308-2177Asp property services LLC
5.0on Google (1)Kenosha, WI
Asp property services LLC serves Kenosha and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Doctors of Landscaping
5.0on Google (17)Kenosha, WI
Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Doctors of Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Extreme Landscaping LLC
5.0on Google (2)Kenosha, WI
Listed in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Extreme Landscaping LLC offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(262) 620-5370Gonzalez Yard Maintenance and handyman service.
5.0on Google (15)Kenosha, WI
Listed in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Gonzalez Yard Maintenance and handyman service. offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
John's Lawn Care
5.0on Google (3)Kenosha, WI
John's Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Kenosha, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Kenosha Property Maintenance LLC
5.0on Google (5)Kenosha, WI
Kenosha Property Maintenance LLC is a lawn care company in Kenosha, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Keepers
5.0on Google (2)Kenosha, WI
Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Lawn Keepers covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2014, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(262) 654-6171
LightQuest Outdoor Illumination
5.0on Google (157)Kenosha, WI
Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, LightQuest Outdoor Illumination covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 157 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Lionel & Aurileo Landscape
5.0on Google (3)Kenosha, WI
Listed in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Lionel & Aurileo Landscape offers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(262) 657-0814
M & E landscaping
5.0on Google (1)Kenosha, WI
M & E landscaping works on properties in Kenosha, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Pooptopia
5.0on Google (75)Kenosha, WI
Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Pooptopia covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 75 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Rokey Lawn Care
5.0on Google (10)Kenosha, WI
Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Rokey Lawn Care covers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
The Yard Guy LLC
5.0on Google (17)Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha lawn care company, The Yard Guy LLC lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 17 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Turf Experts Inc
5.0on Google (1)Kenosha, WI
Turf Experts Inc is a lawn care company in Kenosha, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2017, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Holiday Property Management & Landscaping
4.9on Google (32)Kenosha, WI
Holiday Property Management & Landscaping serves Kenosha and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Prairie Ridge Lawn Service
4.7on Google (22)Kenosha, WI
Prairie Ridge Lawn Service is a lawn care company in Kenosha, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, rated 4.7 by 22 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Perfected Landscaping LLC
4.6on Google (52)Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha lawn care company, Perfected Landscaping LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 52 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(262) 551-1700
Garland-Schmirler Alliance, LLC
4.4on Google (7)Kenosha, WI
Listed in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Garland-Schmirler Alliance, LLC offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Lorenz Excavating & Topsoil
4.2on Google (41)Kenosha, WI
Lorenz Excavating & Topsoil serves Kenosha and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 4.2 by 41 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(262) 697-0359Champs Lawn Maintenance , Inc.
4.1on Google (10)Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha lawn care company, Champs Lawn Maintenance , Inc. lists lawn care, rated 4.1 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(262) 748-3821
Plowz & Mowz - Snow Plowing and Lawn Care Service
3.7on Google (3)Kenosha, WI
Plowz & Mowz - Snow Plowing and Lawn Care Service serves Kenosha and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Mendez Landscaping and Lawn Care
3.4on Google (5)Kenosha, WI
A Kenosha lawn care company, Mendez Landscaping and Lawn Care lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
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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 Kenosha, but we have no contact details, hours, or reviews for them yet, so they are not in the list above.
- A-Action Pest Control Inc.
- Aspen Property Care LLC
- Cornerstone Lawn Care Inc.
- Critter Gitters Inc.
- Dibbles Outdoor Services LLC
- Ehlers Pest Management, LLC
- Fili’s Lawn Care LLC
- Grow Rite Landscape Management, LLC
- Jeffery Lawrence Budak
- Leiting's Property Management LLC
- Milaeger's, Inc.
- Naturescape Inc.
- Neal P Graff
- Premier Lawns Inc
- Ram Exteriors LLC
- Rentokil North America, Inc.
- Skyline Landscape Design LLC
- Trees 4 Life
- Trugreen Limited Partnership
- Wachtel Tree Science and Service, Inc.
- Washington Properties Inc
When to do the work in Kenosha
Kenosha 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 Kenosha: common questions
How much does lawn care cost in Kenosha?
A single mowing visit in Kenosha 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 Kenosha 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. 1 of the 47 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 Kenosha?
Book before the season starts rather than during it. Kenosha 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 Kenosha?
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 Kenosha 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.