Lawn Care in Watertown, WI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 14 companies serving Watertown that offer lawn care. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $55 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Watertown
| 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 22,926 in Dodge 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 Watertown
Advantageous Property Services
5.0out of 5 on
(1)Watertown, WI
Based in Watertown, Wisconsin, Advantageous Property Services covers lawn care, with a published phone number and website, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Highway Light and Landscape
5.0on Google (1)Watertown, WI
A Watertown lawn care company, Highway Light and Landscape lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number.
J D Lawn Care
5.0on Google (1)Watertown, WI
A Watertown lawn care company, J D Lawn Care lists lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 988-1063John Christian Landscaping
5.0on Google (7)Watertown, WI
John Christian Landscaping serves Watertown and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 925-3482
Rocky Top, LLC
5.0on Google (15)Watertown, WI
Rocky Top, LLC is a lawn care company in Watertown, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, rated 5.0 by 15 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
That Lawn Mower Guy
5.0on Google (3)Watertown, WI
That Lawn Mower Guy works on properties in Watertown, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number and website.
Wolff Concrete and Outdoor Services
5.0on Google (5)Watertown, WI
Wolff Concrete and Outdoor Services serves Watertown and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2020, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Gibson Lawn Service
4.9on Google (22)Watertown, WI
Based in Watertown, Wisconsin, Gibson Lawn Service covers lawn care, rated 4.9 by 22 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
tillman landscaping llc
4.6on Google (9)Watertown, WI
Tillman Landscaping LLC serves Watertown and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
Tim Theder Landscape Contractor
4.1on Google (7)Watertown, WI
Tim Theder Landscape Contractor is a lawn care company in Watertown, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2017, and a published phone number and website.
Leo’s landscaping
2.0out of 5 on(4)Watertown, WI
Leo’s Landscaping serves Watertown and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 390-0217TNT Lawn Care And Services
1.0out of 5 on(1)Watertown, WI
TNT Lawn Care And Services serves Watertown and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(920) 988-5288Hundred Acre Woods
Watertown, WI
A Watertown lawn care company, Hundred Acre Woods lists lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Unverified(920) 262-1944Professional Lawn Maintenance
Watertown, WI
Professional Lawn Maintenance serves Watertown and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with a published phone number.
Lawn care(920) 261-6076
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Where these companies are
When to book lawn care in Watertown
Watertown 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 Watertown: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Watertown?
We list 14 companies serving Watertown that offer lawn care. 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 Watertown?
Typical Watertown 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 Watertown?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Watertown 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.