Lawn Care in Wausau, WI: Companies, Prices and When to Book
We list 20 companies serving Wausau that offer lawn care, 1 of them holding a current Wisconsin pesticide applicator licence. Lawn mowing here typically runs $36 to $55 per visit.
What lawn care costs in Wausau
| 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 39,994 in Marathon 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 Wausau
Bradford Lawn Care LLC
3.0on Google (2)Wausau, WI
Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, Bradford Lawn Care LLC covers lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Licensed(715) 573-7596
Albright Enterprises
5.0on Google (182)Wausau, WI
Albright Enterprises works on properties in Wausau, Wisconsin, handling lawn care, rated 5.0 by 182 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, and a published phone number and website.
Backyard Boys | Window Cleaning and Lawn Mowing
5.0on Google (70)Wausau, WI
Backyard Boys | Window Cleaning and Lawn Mowing is a lawn care company in Wausau, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and mowing, rated 5.0 by 70 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025.
Ed’s Outdoor Services
5.0out of 5 on
(2)Wausau, WI
Ed’s Outdoor Services serves Wausau and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with a published phone number.
Unverified(715) 301-5087Goetsch's Outdoor Maintenance LLC
5.0on Google (5)Wausau, WI
Goetsch's Outdoor Maintenance LLC is a lawn care company in Wausau, Wisconsin, offering lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(715) 803-3012Landscape Solutions by Susan Murphy, LLC, Wausau, WI
5.0on Google (1)Wausau, WI
A Wausau lawn care company, Landscape Solutions by Susan Murphy, LLC, Wausau, WI lists lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2022, and a published phone number and website.
Legacy Landcare
5.0on Google (2)Wausau, WI
Legacy Landcare serves Wausau and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
True North Landscaping LLC
5.0on Google (9)Wausau, WI
Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, True North Landscaping LLC covers lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Turf Bros Lawn Care
5.0on Google (11)Wausau, WI
A Wausau lawn care company, Turf Bros Lawn Care lists lawn care, rated 5.0 by 11 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2026, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
True D'sign Landscaping LLC
4.9on Google (34)Wausau, WI
True D'sign Landscaping LLC serves Wausau and the surrounding Wisconsin area with lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.9 by 34 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2025, and a published phone number and website.
Landcrafters Landscaping LLC
4.7on Google (29)Wausau, WI
Listed in Wausau, Wisconsin, Landcrafters Landscaping LLC offers lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.7 by 29 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2019, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Kreft Tree Service - Wausau, WI
4.6on Google (73)Wausau, WI
A Wausau lawn care company, Kreft Tree Service - Wausau, WI lists lawn care and tree service, rated 4.6 by 73 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Ostrowski Landscaping & Lawn Care, LLC
4.3on Google (6)Wausau, WI
Ostrowski Landscaping & Lawn Care, LLC works on properties in Wausau, Wisconsin, handling lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2016, Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number and website.
Osswald Lawncare & Landscaping
4.2on Google (10)Wausau, WI
A Wausau lawn care company, Osswald Lawncare & Landscaping lists lawn care and landscaping, rated 4.2 by 10 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
revi DESIGN
4.2on Google (31)Wausau, WI
Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, revi DESIGN covers lawn care, rated 4.2 by 31 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2021, and a published phone number and website.
LandArt
4.1on Google (39)Wausau, WI
Listed in Wausau, Wisconsin, LandArt offers lawn care, rated 4.1 by 39 Google reviewers, with Google reviews going back to 2024, and a published phone number and website.
Kelly's Landscaping
4.0on Google (8)Wausau, WI
Kelly's Landscaping is a lawn care company in Wausau, Wisconsin, offering lawn care and landscaping, with Google reviews going back to 2020, and a published phone number.
Lawn care(715) 842-5869Baumann Lawn Care and Landscaping
2.0out of 5 on(1)Wausau, WI
Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, Baumann Lawn Care and Landscaping covers lawn care and landscaping, with a published phone number.
Unverified(715) 804-2756Jerzak Lawn Care
1.0out of 5 on(1)Wausau, WI
Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, Jerzak Lawn Care covers lawn care, with Saturday hours listed, and a published phone number.
Unverified(715) 350-9953KELCH'S LAWN CARE
Wausau, WI
Based in Wausau, Wisconsin, KELCH'S LAWN CARE covers lawn care, serving homeowners in the surrounding area, one of the companies listed for Wausau in this directory.
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When to book lawn care in Wausau
Wausau 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 Wausau: common questions
How many lawn care companies are there in Wausau?
We list 20 companies serving Wausau that offer lawn care, 1 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 Wausau?
Typical Wausau 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 Wausau?
Book two to three weeks ahead of the window, not inside it. In Wausau 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.