Lawn Care in Waunakee, WI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 15 companies serving Waunakee that offer lawn care, 4 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Lawn mowing here typically runs $37 to $57 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Waunakee
| Service | Typical price | Unit | What drives the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn mowing | $37 to $57 | per visit | Weekly through the growing season on an average quarter-acre lot. |
| Edging and trimming | $11 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 | $12 to $18 | per 1,000 sq ft | Once a year, priced higher on compacted clay soil. |
| Overseeding | $20 to $30 | 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 $14 | per 1,000 sq ft | Only needed when thatch is over half an inch thick. |
Priced for a city of 14,879 in the Madison metro.
Compare against national lawn care costs or price your own lawn on the lawn cost estimator.
Lawn care companies in Waunakee
CJ's Lawn and Snow Services
5.0out of 5 on
(1)Waunakee, WI
A Waunakee lawn care company, CJ's Lawn and Snow Services lists lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with a published phone number.
Unverified(608) 849-3248Top Cut Lawns
5.0on Google (1)Waunakee, WI
Top Cut Lawns is a lawn care company in Waunakee, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Trotta Landscape
5.0out of 5 on(2)Waunakee, WI
A Waunakee lawn care company, Trotta Landscape lists lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Unverified(608) 444-8178Franz Landscaping
2.3on Google (3)Waunakee, WI
A Waunakee lawn care company, Franz Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Border Magic by BB Landscaping Services LLC
5.0on Google (46)Waunakee, WI
Based in Waunakee, Wisconsin, Border Magic by BB Landscaping Services LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, rated 5.0 by 46 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Murphy-Hansen Landscape
5.0on Google (1)Waunakee, WI
Murphy-Hansen Landscape works on properties in Waunakee, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Murphy's Mowing LLC
5.0on Google (10)Dane, WI
Murphy's Mowing LLC is a lawn care company in Dane, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and mowing, rated 5.0 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2023, and a published phone number and website.
Norland Landscape
5.0on Google (7)Waunakee, WI
Based in Waunakee, Wisconsin, Norland Landscape covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2018, and a published phone number and website.
Madison Best Lawn Service
4.2on Google (10)Waunakee, WI
Madison Best Lawn Service is a lawn care company in Waunakee, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, rated 4.2 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
Buchanan's Mowing & Maintenance
3.5on Google (8)Lodi, WI
Listed in Lodi, Wisconsin, Buchanan's Mowing & Maintenance offers lawn care and mowing, with Google reviews going back to 2014, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(608) 592-7499Affordable Handyman Services
2.0on Google (1)Waunakee, WI
Affordable Handyman Services works on properties in Waunakee, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Middleton Tree Worx & Lawn Care Specialist
1.7out of 5 on(6)Waunakee, WI
Middleton Tree Worx & Lawn Care Specialist is a lawn care company in Waunakee, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and tree service, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(608) 566-4958MadBadger Lawn & Snow
Waunakee, WI
MadBadger Lawn & Snow works on properties in Waunakee, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and seasonal snow removal, with a published phone number.
Lawn care(608) 850-9337Quality Green LawnCare
Waunakee, WI
Based in Waunakee, Wisconsin, Quality Green LawnCare covers lawn care, with a published phone number, serving homeowners in the surrounding area.
Lawn care(608) 239-8313VerdiBlanco Lawn and Snow LLC
Waunakee, WI
VerdiBlanco Lawn and Snow LLC serves Waunakee and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and seasonal snow removal.
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When to book lawn care in Waunakee
Waunakee 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 Waunakee: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Waunakee?
We list 15 companies serving Waunakee 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 Waunakee?
Typical Waunakee bands: lawn mowing $37 to $57 per visit, edging and trimming $11 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 Waunakee?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Waunakee 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.