Lawn Care in Oshkosh, Wisconsin: Costs, Licensed Companies, and When to Hire
We list 32 lawn care companies serving Oshkosh, 2 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 Oshkosh
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 66,816 in Winnebago 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 Oshkosh
Complete Yard Maintenance
5.0on Google (2)Oshkosh, WI
Complete Yard Maintenance works on properties in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number.
Licensed(920) 379-0114
Landscape Solutions by Michael Kirsch, LLC
4.8on Google (46)Oshkosh, WI
Landscape Solutions by Michael Kirsch, LLC is a lawn care company in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.8 by 46 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
D&L Preservation Solutions
5.0on Google (2)Oshkosh, WI
D&L Preservation Solutions serves Oshkosh and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 216-4079Fox River Landscape
5.0on Google (1)Oshkosh, WI
Fox River Landscape serves Oshkosh and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
One stop handyman LLC
5.0on Google (22)Oshkosh, WI
A Oshkosh lawn care company, One stop handyman LLC lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 22 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Richards Landscaping Services
5.0on Google (3)Oshkosh, WI
Richards Landscaping Services serves Oshkosh and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(920) 426-4304
Sharp Edge Lawn Care LLC
5.0on Google (16)Oshkosh, WI
Listed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Sharp Edge Lawn Care LLC offers lawn care, rated 5.0 by 16 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Top Notch Lawn and Maintenance
5.0on Google (1)Oshkosh, WI
Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Top Notch Lawn and Maintenance covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 292-0604DH Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.9on Google (31)Oshkosh, WI
DH Lawn Maintenance LLC serves Oshkosh and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 4.9 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 312-4301
The Grounds Guys of Appleton and Oshkosh
4.8on Google (202)Oshkosh, WI
Listed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, The Grounds Guys of Appleton and Oshkosh offers lawn care, rated 4.8 by 202 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
CES Landscape Services
4.7on Google (10)Oshkosh, WI
CES Landscape Services works on properties in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Winnebago Lawn & Landscaping LLC
4.7on Google (58)Oshkosh, WI
Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Winnebago Lawn & Landscaping LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 58 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
2 BUD'S N A BUCKET Inc.
4.5on Google (26)Oshkosh, WI
2 BUD'S N A BUCKET Inc. serves Oshkosh and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 4.5 by 26 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Outdoor Expressions Garden Center
4.5on Google (30)Winneconne, WI
Outdoor Expressions Garden Center works on properties in Winneconne, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, rated 4.5 by 30 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Zillges Landscape, Fireplace & Excavation
4.4on Google (69)Oshkosh, WI
Zillges Landscape, Fireplace & Excavation serves Oshkosh and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.4 by 69 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Cloverleaf Landscaping & Retail Center, Inc.
4.3on Google (35)Oshkosh, WI
Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Cloverleaf Landscaping & Retail Center, Inc. covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.3 by 35 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2015, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Bear Landscaping and Snow Removal LLC
4.2on Google (21)Oshkosh, WI
Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Bear Landscaping and Snow Removal LLC covers lawn care, landscaping and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.2 by 21 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Upper Cut Lawn Services LLC
4.2on Google (5)Omro, WI
A Omro lawn care company, Upper Cut Lawn Services LLC lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2018, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 216-6398GRIPP'S REPAIRS AND LANDSCAPING L.L.C.
4.0on Google (8)Oshkosh, WI
GRIPP'S REPAIRS AND LANDSCAPING L.L.C. is a lawn care company in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Landscaping(920) 401-8413Quality Cuts Lawn And Snow LLC
4.0on Google (45)Oshkosh, WI
Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Quality Cuts Lawn And Snow LLC covers lawn care and seasonal snow removal, rated 4.0 by 45 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Martin's Landscaping/snow removal/small engine repair
3.4on Google (10)Oshkosh, WI
Martin's Landscaping/snow removal/small engine repair serves Oshkosh and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, landscaping and seasonal snow removal, rated 3.4 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and Saturday hours listed.
Landscaping(608) 630-4245Feutz Lawn And Snow
3.0out of 5 on
(1)Oshkosh, WI
Feutz Lawn And Snow works on properties in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 509-1301Andrew's Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal
2.3out of 5 on(3)Oshkosh, WI
A Oshkosh lawn care company, Andrew's Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal lists lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 420-5050Ground Effects of Wisconsin Inc
Oshkosh, WI
Listed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ground Effects of Wisconsin Inc offers lawn care, with 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 Oshkosh, but we have no contact details, hours, or reviews for them yet, so they are not in the list above.
- Arbor Care of the Fox Valley LLC
- Bird Dog Pest Control, LLC
- Crew Cut Lawn Care LLC
- David J Wright
- Glodowski Brother's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC
- Jim's Lawncare Service LLC
- Landmark Landscape Inc
- Naturescape Inc.
- Richard A Lee
- Russell J Mathe Jr
- Stuart's Landscaping & Garden Center, Inc.
- Tom's Tree Service
- Trimscape Landscape + Maintenance LLC
- Trugreen Limited Partnership
- Valley Window Cleaning Inc
When to do the work in Oshkosh
Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh: common questions
How much does lawn care cost in Oshkosh?
A single mowing visit in Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh 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. 2 of the 32 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 Oshkosh?
Book before the season starts rather than during it. Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh?
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 Oshkosh 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.