Madison, WI landscaping service at the click of a button

Madison’s mix of lakes, green spaces, and changing seasons makes lawn care and landscaping both exciting and challenging. However, you don’t have to tackle it alone. LawnStarter connects you with local landscaping pros who know how to keep Madison lawns looking great without the stress. 

Madison Landscaping Trends

• Sustainable landscaping: Native plants and using drip irrigation save water and cut back on upkeep.
• Low-maintenance design: Swap big lawns for easy-care plants and ground covers that look great with less effort.
• Outdoor living spaces: Fire pits and custom patios turn backyards into spots to relax and hang out all year.
• Natural materials and mixing styles: Stone edging and a mix of old and new design touches give Madison yards a fresh, personal feel.

Madison Landscaping by Season

Landscaping in Madison is a three-seasons job. You don’t get much of a break with outside jobs even in winter – you just trade your wheelbarrow and mower for a snow blower here.

Keep your Mad City yard looking great from spring through fall with this calendar for common landscaping projects.

Summer

• Lawn Care: Keep mowing and keep your lawn watered.
• Mulch: Add mulch in mid-to-late June.
• Irrigation: This is peak season for your system.

Fall

• Lawn Care: Mowing season wraps up in late October or early November.
• Leaf Cleanup: Rake your leaves and compost them.
• Planting: Plant bulbs now to bloom next year. Note: Area nurseries tend to close down over the winter months.
• Mulch: Spread or replace mulch.
• Aerate and Overseed: Aerate and overseed your lawn in September.
• Irrigation: Shut off the water and drain your system in early October ahead of winter.
• Watering: Gradually reduce watering, stopping in November.

Winter

• Winterize: Winterize your lawn mower and other landscaping equipment and tools.

Spring

• Lawn Care: Mowing season starts in April when the grass is 3 inches tall.
• Planting: Add some Wisconsin native plants to your yard.
• Shrub Pruning: Prune spring-flowering shrubs after they bloom and summer-flowering shrubs before they bloom.
• Irrigation: Install an irrigation system. Start watering your lawn around April or May.

When you need help with flower beds, bush trimming, or general lawn care, LawnStarter’s Madison landscaping pros are just a few clicks away. 

Cost of our Landscaping Services in Madison

Landscaping prices in Madison depend on what you need done and how big your yard is. Quick jobs like mowing or raking leaves tend to be on the lower end. However, the more detailed the work, the more you might pay.

Below are some common landscaping services and typical price ranges in Madison:

• Lawn mowing: $44 - $57
• (average price for 1-acre yard)
• Leaf removal: $133.64
• (average price per job for up to 1-acre yard)
• Bush trimming: $41.5 - $104.33
• (average price for a range of bush trimming jobs)

The Best Landscapers in Madison are a Click or Call Away

From the charming homes near Lake Mendota to the tree-lined streets of Vilas and the busy East Side, every Madison yard has its own style.

Keeping yours in shape shouldn’t be a chore. With LawnStarter, it’s easy to find local landscaping pros. Just book online, in the app, or give us a quick call.