They did such a great job on my mess at a good price. Very nice family and I will hire them again.JoAnne SmithMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
Landscaping & Lawn Care in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee lawn care, landscaping, seasonal cleanups and snow removal, from an owner-operated company that is in the neighborhood most weeks.
The short answer
ALT Landscaping works Milwaukee city lots every week, narrow, deep, mostly alley-served, on the heavy clay that runs under the whole city. Lawn care, mulch, bed work, cleanups and snow, with equipment sized to fit a standard gate. Owner-operated, free written estimates. Call (414) 975-6841.
What Milwaukee yards are actually like
Milwaukee city lots are narrow, deep and often alley-served, which means a lot of the work happens in a strip six to twelve feet wide between the house and the neighbor. Mature street trees on the older east and west side blocks drop enough leaf volume to need two fall passes, and the heavy clay under most of the city compacts fast under foot traffic.
How we work here
Tight access, alley entries and mature canopy are the norm here, and ALT Landscaping works these lots every week. Equipment is sized to fit through a standard gate, and debris goes out through the alley rather than across your neighbor's lawn.
Neighborhoods and areas we cover in Milwaukee
Bay View
Riverwest
Washington Heights
Story Hill
Sherman Park
Enderis Park
If your street is not listed, it is almost certainly still covered. These are just the areas ALT Landscaping works most often. Call (414) 975-6841 and ask.
Milwaukee landscaping questions
Can you get equipment into an alley lot?
Yes. Most Milwaukee city lots are alley-served and that is how we work them. Mowers and wheelbarrows fit through a standard 36-inch gate, and material and debris move through the alley rather than across a neighbor's lawn. If access is unusually tight, we will say so at the estimate.
How much does lawn mowing cost on a Milwaukee city lot?
City lots are narrow and deep, so the mowing itself is quick but the trimming along fences, walks and the neighbor's line is where the time goes. Most Milwaukee residential lots land between $40 and $60 per visit. Every estimate is free and given in writing first.
Why is the soil in my Milwaukee yard so hard?
Almost the entire city sits on heavy lacustrine clay. It compacts under foot traffic and freeze-thaw, squeezing out the air roots need, which is why lawns here go hard and thin in the same spots every year. Core aeration is the standard fix and it usually needs repeating for two or three seasons.
Do you take on duplexes and rental properties?
Yes. Milwaukee has a lot of two-flats and small rentals, and they are straightforward work, usually a small lawn, a strip of bed and a public sidewalk that has to stay clear in winter. We can bill the owner directly and keep a standing schedule so the tenant never has to arrange it.
Milwaukee
Most requested services here
Lawn Care
Weekly, biweekly or one-time mowing, edging, trimming and cleanup, on a schedule you set.
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Spring & Fall Cleanup
The two visits that bookend the season, winter damage out in spring, leaves out before the snow.
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Mulching
Fresh mulch installed at the right depth, the single cheapest thing you can do for curb appeal.
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Snow Removal & Plowing
Residential and small commercial plowing, shoveling and blowing, on call all winter.
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In their words
From homeowners around Milwaukee
Adolfo is a hard worker and has an attention for detail. I could tell he was handling my project as if it were his home.Karl G.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I highly recommend Adolfo. We had a big job clearing out our entire front landscaping including stone and huge roots. He and his family were detail oriented and made sure to check at every step to make sure it was acceptable.Bridget M.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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