Lawn Care in Manitowoc, Wisconsin: Costs, Licensed Companies, and When to Hire
We list 24 lawn care companies serving Manitowoc, 4 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Mowing here typically runs $36 to $55 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 Manitowoc
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 | $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 34,626 in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc
Storm the Lawn Pro
5.0out of 5 on
(1)Reedsville, WI
Listed in Reedsville, Wisconsin, Storm the Lawn Pro offers lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 684-1500Ecology Technology Inc.
4.7on Google (16)Manitowoc, WI
Ecology Technology Inc. serves Manitowoc and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 4.7 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Manitowoc Landscape Inc
4.3on Google (3)Manitowoc, WI
Manitowoc Landscape Inc serves Manitowoc and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Premium Landscapes, LLC
4.0on Google (12)Manitowoc, WI
Premium Landscapes, LLC serves Manitowoc and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.0 by 12 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
A & E Lawn, Snow and Tree LLC
5.0on Google (24)Manitowoc, WI
Listed in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, A & E Lawn, Snow and Tree LLC offers lawn care, seasonal snow removal and tree service, rated 5.0 by 24 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024.
A & E Lawn, Snow and Tree LLC
5.0on Google (3)Whitelaw, WI
Based in Whitelaw, Wisconsin, A & E Lawn, Snow and Tree LLC covers lawn care, seasonal snow removal and tree service, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
America's Landscape & Lawn Service LLC
5.0on Google (2)Manitowoc, WI
Based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, America's Landscape & Lawn Service LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
Bryan's Lawn Maintenance Services
5.0on Google (1)Manitowoc, WI
A Manitowoc lawn care company, Bryan's Lawn Maintenance Services lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 684-4839Charley Services
5.0out of 5 on(1)Manitowoc, WI
Charley Services works on properties in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 204-6921Helper Hansen
5.0out of 5 on(1)Manitowoc, WI
Based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Helper Hansen covers lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Unverified(920) 242-4960JJ's Irrigation and lighting Systems
5.0out of 5 on(1)Manitowoc, WI
A Manitowoc lawn care company, JJ's Irrigation and lighting Systems lists lawn care, outdoor lighting and sprinkler repair, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 901-1512
Lakeland Lawn Care-Manitowoc
5.0out of 5 on(1)Manitowoc, WI
Listed in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeland Lawn Care-Manitowoc offers lawn care, with a published phone number and website, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Northbound Yard Care LLC
5.0on Google (2)Manitowoc, WI
Listed in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Northbound Yard Care LLC offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 973-4585Rolling Meadows Lawn Care
5.0on Google (2)Manitowoc, WI
Rolling Meadows Lawn Care serves Manitowoc and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 686-1250
Fast Grass Lawns LLC.
4.8on Google (45)Manitowoc, WI
Fast Grass Lawns LLC. serves Manitowoc and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 4.8 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Finck Lawn & Landscape
4.8on Google (53)Manitowoc, WI
Finck Lawn & Landscape works on properties in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 53 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Scenic Landscape Co
4.4on Google (8)Whitelaw, WI
Scenic Landscape Co serves Whitelaw and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(920) 755-2007
Scotty Landscape Supply
4.2on Google (38)Manitowoc, WI
Scotty Landscape Supply works on properties in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.2 by 38 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Lakeland Landscape Inc
4.0on Google (14)Manitowoc, WI
Based in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeland Landscape Inc covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.0 by 14 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2017, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Manitowoc Pro Lawn Care LLC
3.1on Google (25)Manitowoc, WI
Manitowoc Pro Lawn Care LLC serves Manitowoc and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 3.1 by 25 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Anhalt Bros
3.0out of 5 on(2)Manitowoc, WI
Anhalt Bros works on properties in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 323-8328Mike's Lawn Care and Tree Service
1.0out of 5 on(1)Manitowoc, WI
A Manitowoc lawn care company, Mike's Lawn Care and Tree Service lists lawn care and tree service, with a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 374-9667Shavin and Slippin Outdoors
1.0out of 5 on(1)Manitowoc, WI
Shavin and Slippin Outdoors is a lawn care company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 816-0312Wayne's World Of Lawn Care
Manitowoc, WI
Wayne's World Of Lawn Care is a lawn care company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 374-1425
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Where these companies are
Licensed companies in Manitowoc
Licensed applicators without a listing
These businesses hold a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence and work in Manitowoc, but we have no contact details, hours, or reviews for them yet, so they are not in the list above.
- AFAB Ventures LLC
- Bob & Dave's Lawn and Landscape Maintenance, Inc.
- Garceaus Yard Work Services LLC
- John R Layden
- Lowney's Landscaping Center, Inc.
- Nate's Cutting Edge Lawn Care LLC
- Northern Drone Solutions, LLC
- SNR Lawn Care and Landscaping LLC
- Storm The Lawn Pro LLC
- Weimann Landscapes LLC
When to do the work in Manitowoc
Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc: common questions
How much does lawn care cost in Manitowoc?
A single mowing visit in Manitowoc typically runs $36 to $55 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 Manitowoc 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. 4 of the 24 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 Manitowoc?
Book before the season starts rather than during it. Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc?
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 Manitowoc 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.