Lawn Care in Sussex, WI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 15 companies serving Sussex that offer lawn care, 4 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $56 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Sussex
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $36 to $56 | 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 $19 | 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 | $10 to $15 | 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 11,487 in the Milwaukee metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Sussex
Brighter Image Landscape
5.0on Google (19)Sussex, WI
Listed in Sussex, Wisconsin, Brighter Image Landscape offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
DEL - Diverse Environmental Landscapes
4.9on Google (43)Lannon, WI
A Lannon lawn care company, DEL - Diverse Environmental Landscapes lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 43 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2022, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
EZ LAWN CARE
4.9on Google (68)Sussex, WI
EZ LAWN CARE works on properties in Sussex, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, rated 4.9 by 68 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
LandWorks, LLC.
3.9on Google (32)Sussex, WI
LandWorks, LLC. serves Sussex and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, rated 3.9 by 32 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Cottage Gardener
5.0out of 5 on
(1)Sussex, WI
Listed in Sussex, Wisconsin, Cottage Gardener offers lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Unverified(262) 538-0324Tommy’s Outdoor Services
5.0out of 5 on(2)Sussex, WI
Tommy’s Outdoor Services works on properties in Sussex, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(262) 347-5300Turf Lake Country LLC
5.0on Google (5)Sussex, WI
Listed in Sussex, Wisconsin, Turf Lake Country LLC offers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, Saturday hours listed, and a published website.
Lawn careturflakecountry.comTyler's Lawn Care
5.0out of 5 on(1)Sussex, WI
Based in Sussex, Wisconsin, Tyler's Lawn Care covers lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(262) 720-5847
Lurvey Landscape Supply
4.9on Google (31)Sussex, WI
Listed in Sussex, Wisconsin, Lurvey Landscape Supply offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Wally's Landscape Co
4.6on Google (29)Sussex, WI
Wally's Landscape Co serves Sussex and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.6 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Carl's Lawn Maintenance
4.4on Google (19)Lannon, WI
Carl's Lawn Maintenance is a lawn care company in Lannon, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, rated 4.4 by 19 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Helmrick's Landscaping
2.3on Google (6)Sussex, WI
Based in Sussex, Wisconsin, Helmrick's Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2019, and a published phone number and website.
414 Scapes Landscaping
Sussex, WI
414 Scapes Landscaping serves Sussex and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
BMH Lawn Service
Sussex, WI
BMH Lawn Service is a lawn care company in Sussex, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with a published phone number and website.
RD Landscaping
Sussex, WI
RD Landscaping is a lawn care company in Sussex, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(262) 366-3058
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Sussex
Sussex 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 Sussex: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Sussex?
We list 15 companies serving Sussex that offer lawn care, 4 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 Sussex?
Typical Sussex bands: lawn mowing $36 to $56 per visit, edging and trimming $10 to $16 per visit, fertilizer application $12 to $19 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 Sussex?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Sussex 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.