Lawn Care in La Crosse, WI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 17 companies serving La Crosse that offer lawn care, 3 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $55 per visit.
What lawn care costs in La Crosse
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $36 to $55 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $10 to $16 | 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 $29 | 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 | $9 to $13 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 52,680 in La Crosse 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 La Crosse
Lawn Care Specialists Inc
5.0on Google (9)La Crosse, WI
Lawn Care Specialists Inc serves La Crosse and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Greg's Lawn Mowing Service, LLC
4.7on Google (12)La Crosse, WI
A La Crosse lawn care company, Greg's Lawn Mowing Service, LLC lists lawn care and mowing, rated 4.7 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Coulee Region Ecoscapes
4.1on Google (14)La Crosse, WI
Coulee Region Ecoscapes works on properties in La Crosse, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, rated 4.1 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Alta Lawn Care
5.0out of 5 on
(1)La Crosse, WI
Alta Lawn Care is a lawn care company in La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(608) 236-3920
Joe's Lawn Service LLC
5.0on Google (18)La Crosse, WI
A La Crosse lawn care company, Joe's Lawn Service LLC lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 18 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Preferred Property Preservation
5.0out of 5 on(1)La Crosse, WI
Based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Preferred Property Preservation covers lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(507) 429-2191Scapeland
5.0on Google (66)La Crosse, WI
Scapeland serves La Crosse and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 66 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Wally’s Wares
5.0out of 5 on(1)La Crosse, WI
Wally’s Wares works on properties in La Crosse, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Unverified(608) 317-4134
Tom's Bobcat & Snowplowing Inc
4.9on Google (16)La Crosse, WI
Based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Tom's Bobcat & Snowplowing Inc covers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.9 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
LAX Lawn Care
4.8on Google (23)La Crosse, WI
Listed in La Crosse, Wisconsin, LAX Lawn Care offers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 23 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lawnkeepers
4.7on Google (15)La Crosse, WI
Lawnkeepers is a lawn care company in La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, rated 4.7 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
TNH Lawn and Snow
4.7on Google (25)La Crosse, WI
Listed in La Crosse, Wisconsin, TNH Lawn and Snow offers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.7 by 25 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
CCL Lawncare LLC
4.6on Google (10)La Crosse, WI
Listed in La Crosse, Wisconsin, CCL Lawncare LLC offers lawn care, rated 4.6 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Johnson Landscaping
4.6on Google (37)La Crosse, WI
Johnson Landscaping serves La Crosse and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 37 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Four Seasons Landscaping
3.9on Google (7)La Crosse, WI
A La Crosse lawn care company, Four Seasons Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Doctor
1.7out of 5 on(6)La Crosse, WI
Lawn Doctor serves La Crosse and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(608) 781-5044Z's Lawn & Landscaping Inc
La Crosse, WI
A La Crosse lawn care company, Z's Lawn & Landscaping Inc lists lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number.
Lawn care(608) 784-4800
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in La Crosse
La Crosse 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 La Crosse: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in La Crosse?
We list 17 companies serving La Crosse that offer lawn care, 3 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 La Crosse?
Typical La Crosse bands: lawn mowing $36 to $55 per visit, edging and trimming $10 to $16 per visit, fertilizer application $12 to $18 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 La Crosse?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In La Crosse 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.