Lawn Care in Madison, WI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 60 companies serving Madison that offer lawn care, 3 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Lawn mowing here typically runs $42 to $64 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Madison
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $42 to $64 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $12 to $18 | per visit | Usually bundled into a mowing visit rather than billed alone. |
| Fertilizer application | $14 to $21 | per 1,000 sq ft | Slow-release blend, three to five rounds a year. |
| Weed control | $9 to $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Pre-emergent in spring, post-emergent as broadleaf weeds show. |
| Core aeration | $13 to $20 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $22 to $34 | per 1,000 sq ft | Nearly always quoted together with aeration. |
| Grub and insect control | $11 to $17 | per 1,000 sq ft | One preventive round covers most of the season. |
| Dethatching | $10 to $15 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 269,840 in the Madison metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Madison
Dane County Property Services
5.0on Google (5)Madison, WI
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Dane County Property Services covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Barnes, Inc.
3.7on Google (57)Madison, WI
Listed in Madison, Wisconsin, Barnes, Inc. offers lawn care, rated 3.7 by 57 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
CK Lawn & Landscape
3.2on Google (30)Madison, WI
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, CK Lawn & Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 3.2 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Ace Mulches
5.0on Google (38)Madison, WI
Ace Mulches serves Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and mulch installation, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(608) 221-9120
Badger Lawns and Landscape
5.0on Google (8)Madison, WI
Badger Lawns and Landscape works on properties in Madison, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Banerez Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Madison, WI
Banerez Lawn Care serves Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Best Buds Landscaping & Greenhouses
5.0on Google (3)Madison, WI
Best Buds Landscaping & Greenhouses works on properties in Madison, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Boosted Outdoor Services
5.0on Google (45)Madison, WI
Boosted Outdoor Services works on properties in Madison, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Diaz Landscape Construction LLC
5.0on Google (20)Madison, WI
A Madison lawn care company, Diaz Landscape Construction LLC lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 20 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Dream Green Lawn Care LLC
5.0on Google (1)Madison, WI
Dream Green Lawn Care LLC works on properties in Madison, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Freiberg's Hardscaping
5.0on Google (10)Madison, WI
Freiberg's Hardscaping serves Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Friske Lawn Care Inc.
5.0on Google (12)Madison, WI
Listed in Madison, Wisconsin, Friske Lawn Care Inc. offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Good Oak Ecological Services
5.0on Google (10)Madison, WI
Good Oak Ecological Services works on properties in Madison, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Las Flore's Lawn Care
5.0on Google (9)Madison, WI
Listed in Madison, Wisconsin, Las Flore's Lawn Care offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Mattias lawn care
5.0on Google (1)Madison, WI
Mattias Lawn Care serves Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(608) 957-5086Mendez Lawn Care Services LLC
5.0on Google (1)Madison, WI
A Madison lawn care company, Mendez Lawn Care Services LLC lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
PALEX services LLC
5.0on Google (24)Madison, WI
Listed in Madison, Wisconsin, PALEX services LLC offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Ruben's Lawn Care Services & Dumpster Rentals L.L.C.
5.0on Google (9)Madison, WI
Listed in Madison, Wisconsin, Ruben's Lawn Care Services & Dumpster Rentals L.L.C. offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Sparrow Lawn Care Verona
5.0on Google (11)Madison, WI
Sparrow Lawn Care Verona serves Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 5.0 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
King Maple Landscaping LLC
4.9on Google (173)Madison, WI
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, King Maple Landscaping LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 173 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Lawn Love - Madison
4.9on Google (29)Madison, WI
Lawn Love - Madison works on properties in Madison, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Haynes Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC
4.8on Google (35)Madison, WI
Listed in Madison, Wisconsin, Haynes Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC offers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.8 by 35 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and Saturday hours listed.
Proscapes, L.L.C.
4.8on Google (66)Madison, WI
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Proscapes, L.L.C. covers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 66 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Acer Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC
4.7on Google (28)Madison, WI
Acer Landscaping & Hardscaping LLC is a lawn care company in Madison, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 28 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
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When to book lawn care in Madison
Madison 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 Madison: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Madison?
We list 60 companies serving Madison 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 Madison?
Typical Madison bands: lawn mowing $42 to $64 per visit, edging and trimming $12 to $18 per visit, fertilizer application $14 to $21 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 Madison?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Madison 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.