Your lawn stays healthy through every season without you spending Saturday mornings pushing a mower. The grass gets cut at the right height for Adirondack conditions. Shrubs stay trimmed and shaped so they don’t overtake your walkways or block your lake views.
Weeds get handled before they spread. Your property looks maintained, not neglected. You’re not scrambling to find time between work and family obligations to keep up with it all.
This is what happens when lawn maintenance in Cleverdale, NY gets handled by someone who understands the local growing season, the soil conditions near Lake George, and what it takes to keep a property looking good year after year. You get your time back. Your property value stays protected. And you’re not stressed about it.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking started as a logging operation in 1997. We moved into full-time excavation in 2020, and Josh’s son joined as a partner in 2022. We’re a family business serving Cleverdale, NY and the surrounding Lake George area.
Josh is on almost every job. That’s not marketing talk—it’s how we operate. When you hire us for lawn maintenance in Cleverdale, NY, you’re working with people who know the area, understand the seasonal challenges, and show up when we say we will.
We’re not the cheapest option. We’re the option that does it right the first time, communicates clearly, and treats your property like it matters—because it does.
You reach out for an estimate. We come out within 2-3 days to look at your property, talk through what you need, and give you a clear price. No hidden fees. No surprises later.
Once you’re ready to move forward, we schedule the work around your timeline and the weather. Upstate New York weather doesn’t always cooperate, so we build realistic schedules and keep you updated if anything shifts.
We show up with the right equipment—mowers, trimmers, and tools that are maintained and ready to work. The grass gets cut to the proper height for healthy growth. Shrubs get trimmed back where they need it. Weeds get handled. And when we’re done, the site gets cleaned up. That’s part of the job, not an extra charge.
You get a property that looks maintained without lifting a finger. And if something comes up down the road—a storm knocks down a branch, or you need site work for a new project—we’re already familiar with your property and ready to help.
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Our grass cutting service in Cleverdale, NY covers mowing at the right frequency for your property and the season. We’re not just running a mower across your lawn—we’re cutting at heights that promote healthy root growth and prevent stress during dry spells.
Shrub trimming services in Cleverdale, NY keep your landscaping shaped and under control. Overgrown shrubs block views, crowd walkways, and make a property look neglected. We trim them back so they stay healthy and your property stays accessible.
Weed trimming service in Cleverdale, NY tackles edges, fence lines, and areas the mower can’t reach. Weeds spread fast in this area, especially with the moisture levels near Lake George. We handle them before they take over.
Site cleanup is part of every job. Clippings get cleared. Debris gets removed. You’re not left with a mess to deal with after we leave. And because we also handle excavation and site work, we can take care of bigger property projects if you need grading, drainage fixes, or land clearing down the line.
Most properties in Cleverdale, NY need mowing every 7-10 days during the peak growing season from late May through September. That’s when grass grows fastest with the combination of warm temperatures and regular rainfall we get near Lake George.
Early spring and late fall, you can stretch it to every two weeks. Growth slows down when temperatures drop, and you’re not dealing with the same rapid growth you see in summer.
If you’re letting the lawn go longer between cuts, you’re stressing the grass. Cutting more than one-third of the blade height at once weakens the root system and opens the door for weeds and disease. Consistent mowing at the right intervals keeps your lawn healthier and reduces the amount of work needed to keep it looking good.
Yes, if you’re using phosphorus-heavy fertilizers. Phosphorus runoff feeds algae blooms in Lake George, which is a major environmental concern in this area. Most soils in upstate New York already have adequate phosphorus levels, so adding more doesn’t help your lawn—it just creates runoff problems.
Phosphorus-free fertilizers work just as well for maintaining healthy grass without contributing to water quality issues. If you’re near the lake or in a watershed area, switching to phosphorus-free options is the responsible choice.
We can recommend lawn care practices that keep your property looking good without harming the lake. That includes proper fertilizer selection, but also mowing height, watering practices, and managing runoff. Lake George is part of why people live here. Protecting it matters.
Late winter or early spring before new growth starts is ideal for most shrubs. You’re cutting back dead or damaged branches and shaping the plant before it puts energy into new growth. This gives shrubs a clean start for the growing season.
Some flowering shrubs need different timing depending on when they bloom. Spring-blooming shrubs should be trimmed right after they flower. Summer-blooming shrubs can be trimmed in early spring. If you trim at the wrong time, you’re cutting off buds and losing the flowers for that year.
Fall trimming works for maintenance cuts—removing overgrowth or branches that are blocking walkways. But heavy pruning in fall can stress shrubs heading into winter. If you’re not sure what you have or when to trim it, we can walk your property and give you a trimming schedule that makes sense for what’s planted there.
No. Most of our lawn maintenance work in Cleverdale, NY happens while you’re at work or away. As long as we can access the areas that need mowing, trimming, and cleanup, we can handle the job without you being there.
We’ll walk the property during the estimate so we know where everything is—gates, hose hookups, areas to avoid, anything that needs special attention. Once we have that information, we can work independently.
If something comes up during the job—equipment issue, unexpected site condition, or a question about how you want something handled—we’ll reach out by text or call. Otherwise, you’ll come home to a maintained property without having to take time off work or rearrange your schedule.
Clippings get cleared from walkways, driveways, and patios. Grass clippings left on paved surfaces stain and create slip hazards, so we blow them back onto the lawn or collect them depending on your preference and the conditions.
Shrub trimmings and larger debris get hauled away. We’re not leaving piles of branches or clippings sitting in your yard for you to deal with later. That’s part of the service, not an extra charge.
If you prefer to leave grass clippings on the lawn for mulching, we can do that. Clippings break down quickly and return nutrients to the soil, which reduces the need for fertilizer. But if you want a cleaner look or you’re dealing with heavy growth that would leave clumps, we’ll collect and remove them. It depends on your property and what makes sense for the conditions that day.
We reschedule and keep you updated. Upstate New York weather is unpredictable, especially during spring and fall. Heavy rain, wet ground conditions, or early season snow can push back outdoor work.
We build realistic schedules that account for weather delays. If conditions aren’t right for mowing or trimming—either because the ground is too wet or because weather’s moving in—we’ll reach out and let you know when we can get back out there.
Wet ground damages lawns when heavy equipment runs over it. Ruts form, soil compacts, and grass gets torn up instead of cut cleanly. We’d rather delay a day or two than tear up your property trying to work in bad conditions. You’ll get better results, and your lawn stays healthier long-term.
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