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 Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa lawn care, landscaping, seasonal cleanups and snow removal, from an owner-operated company that is in the neighborhood most weeks.
The short answer
Wauwatosa sits under some of the heaviest tree canopy in Milwaukee County, so ALT Landscaping's work here is dominated by leaf volume, shade-tolerant turf and foundation plantings that outgrew their spot decades ago. Lawn care, cleanups, design and snow throughout Tosa. Free written estimates, (414) 975-6841.
What Wauwatosa yards are actually like
Tosa has some of the heaviest tree canopy in the county, the oaks through Washington Highlands and along the Menomonee River valley produce a leaf load that overwhelms a homeowner with a rake. Lots are generally larger than the city average, shade is the dominant constraint on turf, and a lot of the housing stock is old enough that foundation plantings have long since outgrown their spots.
How we work here
Shade-tolerant seed blends, heavy fall leaf volume and overgrown foundation plantings are the three Tosa jobs ALT Landscaping does most. The services page already names Wauwatosa because it has been a core service area from the beginning.
Neighborhoods and areas we cover in Wauwatosa
Washington Highlands
Historic Village
Ravenswood
State Street corridor
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.
Wauwatosa landscaping questions
How many fall cleanups does a Tosa property need?
Under the mature oaks through Washington Highlands and the river valley, two passes is normal, one mid-drop in early November and a final one once the trees are bare. A single pass on a heavily wooded Tosa lot leaves you with another full lawn of leaves by Thanksgiving.
What grass actually grows in Wauwatosa shade?
Fine fescues, not the bluegrass most builders install. Under a mature oak canopy you are working with four hours of filtered light, and bluegrass simply will not hold. We overseed shaded Tosa lawns with a fescue-heavy blend and raise the mowing height to about 3.5 inches.
My foundation shrubs have swallowed the windows, can they be saved?
Sometimes. Overgrown yews and junipers can be renovated by hard pruning over two or three seasons, but plants that are bare and woody at the base will not fill back in. On most older Tosa houses it is cheaper and better looking to take them out and replant at the correct mature size.
How much does lawn mowing cost in Wauwatosa?
Tosa lots run larger than the city average and often have mature trees and beds to trim around, so most fall in the $45 to $70 range per visit. Heavily wooded properties cost more in the fall than in midsummer because of the leaf load. Free written estimate first.
Wauwatosa
Most requested services here
Spring & Fall Cleanup
The two visits that bookend the season, winter damage out in spring, leaves out before the snow.
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Landscape Design & Planting
Turning a blank or tired yard into something that fits the house, the budget and the climate.
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Lawn Maintenance & Renovation
Aeration, overseeding, bare-spot repair and full turf restoration for lawns that need more than mowing.
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Small Tree & Bush Removal
Taking out what has outgrown its spot, safely, cleanly, and hauled off the same day.
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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
Looking for a landscaper in Wauwatosa?
Free written estimates throughout Wauwatosa and Milwaukee County.