You’re not looking for someone to just show up and mow. You want your property to look clean, stay healthy, and stop being another thing on your list every weekend.
That’s what professional lawn maintenance in Saratoga gets you. Consistent grass cutting service that keeps your lawn even and healthy. Shrub trimming services that shape your landscape instead of hacking at it. Weed trimming service around edges, beds, and hard-to-reach spots that most people skip.
The average homeowner spends 70 hours a year maintaining their lawn. That’s nearly two full work weeks you could spend doing literally anything else. And that’s assuming you own the right equipment, know when to fertilize, and can spot drainage issues before they turn into dead patches.
Professional lawn maintenance means your property looks better than it would if you did it yourself. Not because you’re incapable, but because this is what we do all day, every day. We know Saratoga’s soil. We know what works in this climate. And we’re set up to handle it efficiently while you’re set up to do whatever it is you actually want to be doing on a Saturday morning.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking started as a logging operation in 1997. Over the years, we’ve evolved into a full-service property maintenance company, and in 2022, we became a true family business when Josh’s son joined as a partner.
What hasn’t changed is how we operate. Josh is on almost every job. Not because we don’t trust our crew, but because quality matters more to us than volume. We’re not trying to service 50 properties a day. We’re trying to do the work right so you call us back next season.
Saratoga properties come with specific challenges. Heavy tree coverage means more shade, more debris, and lawns that need different care than open-sun properties. The soil here varies widely depending on where you are in the county. And the weather swings from summer heat to winter freeze faster than most people are ready for. We’ve been handling those conditions for over 25 years, and we know what works.
We start with a walkthrough of your property. Not a quote over the phone based on square footage, but an actual look at what you’ve got. That’s how we catch drainage issues, identify problem areas, and figure out what your lawn actually needs instead of what a generic schedule says it needs.
From there, we set up a maintenance plan that fits your property and your schedule. For most Saratoga homeowners, that means regular grass cutting service during the growing season, shrub trimming services in spring and fall, and weed trimming service to keep edges clean. If you’ve got specific concerns—like shade areas that won’t grow or spots that stay too wet—we adjust for that.
Once we’re on your schedule, we show up consistently. Same crew, same quality, same attention to the details that make your property look maintained instead of just mowed. If we spot something that needs attention—a drainage problem, pest damage, areas that need reseeding—we’ll let you know before it becomes expensive to fix.
You’re not managing the work. You’re not wondering if it got done. You’re just coming home to a property that looks the way you want it to look.
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Lawn maintenance in Saratoga isn’t one-size-fits-all, but here’s what most properties need to stay in good shape.
Grass cutting service keeps your lawn at the right height for health and appearance. That’s not just running a mower over it. It’s cutting at the right height for the season, mulching clippings when it makes sense, and bagging them when it doesn’t. It’s also knowing when your lawn is stressed and shouldn’t be cut at all.
Shrub trimming services shape your landscape and keep growth under control. Saratoga’s growing season is short but intense, and shrubs can get away from you fast. We trim to maintain shape, promote healthy growth, and keep plants from blocking windows, walkways, or sightlines.
Weed trimming service handles the spots a mower can’t reach. Edges along driveways, around trees, near beds, and along fences. It’s detail work, but it’s the difference between a property that looks maintained and one that looks like someone just mowed the middle and called it done.
Most lawns in Saratoga County benefit from 4-5 fertilization treatments per year, depending on grass type and soil conditions. We can build that into your plan or keep it separate. Same with aeration, overseeding, and seasonal cleanup. You decide what makes sense for your property and your budget.
During peak growing season—late spring through mid-summer—most Saratoga lawns need mowing once a week. That keeps grass at a healthy height without stressing it or leaving clumps of clippings that smother growth.
In early spring and late fall, you can usually stretch that to every 10-14 days. Growth slows down when temperatures drop, and cutting too frequently can actually weaken the lawn heading into winter.
The real answer depends on your specific property. Shaded areas grow slower. South-facing slopes grow faster. Properties with irrigation grow more consistently than those that rely on rainfall. A good lawn maintenance service in Saratoga adjusts frequency based on what your lawn is actually doing, not what the calendar says.
Lawn maintenance is ongoing care. Mowing, trimming, edging, and keeping your property looking clean week after week. It’s the regular upkeep that prevents your yard from turning into a project.
Landscaping is the bigger stuff. Design, installation, hardscaping, planting beds, retaining walls, drainage solutions. It’s the work that changes your property, not just maintains it.
Most homeowners need both, but not at the same time. You landscape when you’re building, renovating, or fixing a problem. You maintain year-round to protect that investment. We handle both, which means you’re not coordinating between multiple companies when you need more than just mowing. We know your property, we know what’s been done, and we know what it needs next.
Lawn maintenance stops when the grass stops growing, usually by late October or early November in Saratoga. But property maintenance doesn’t.
We offer fall cleanup services to get your property ready for winter. That includes final mowing, leaf removal, trimming back perennials, and clearing debris that can smother your lawn under snow. It’s not optional if you want your lawn to come back healthy in spring.
We’re also expanding into commercial and residential snow removal for winter 2024-2025. If you need your driveway cleared or your property accessible during snow season, we can handle that too. It’s easier to work with one company year-round than to coordinate seasonal contractors who don’t know your property.
Most residential properties in Saratoga run between $40-$75 per visit for basic grass cutting service, depending on lot size and complexity. Shrub trimming services and weed trimming service add to that, but they’re not needed every visit.
If you’re looking at full-season maintenance—weekly mowing, trimming, spring and fall cleanup—you’re typically looking at $1,200-$2,500 for the season. Larger properties, properties with significant landscaping, or properties that need additional services like fertilization or aeration will run higher.
Here’s what matters more than the number: professional lawn maintenance has a cost recovery of 217% according to 2023 data. That means for every dollar you spend, you’re adding more than two dollars to your property value. You’re not just paying for mowing. You’re protecting an asset. We’ll give you an upfront estimate after we see your property, and there won’t be surprises on the bill.
First, make sure they’re actually local. A company that knows Saratoga’s soil, climate, and seasonal challenges will do better work than a national franchise following a generic schedule.
Second, find out who’s actually doing the work. Is the owner involved, or are you getting whoever showed up that day? Consistency matters. If you’re working with the same crew who knows your property, you’ll get better results than if you’re getting random rotations.
Third, ask what’s included and what costs extra. Some companies advertise low prices for mowing, then nickel-and-dime you for trimming, edging, clipping removal, and everything else that should be standard. Get a clear breakdown upfront.
Finally, check how long they’ve been in business locally. Lawn care companies come and go. You want someone who’s been here long enough to have a reputation to protect. We’ve been operating in Saratoga County since 1997. We’re not going anywhere, and we’re not cutting corners to chase volume.
Yes. We’ve been primarily residential, but we’re expanding into commercial work because the process is the same. Properties need consistent care, attention to detail, and someone who shows up when they say they will.
Commercial properties usually need more frequent service and stricter scheduling since appearance directly affects business. We’re set up for that. We’ve got the equipment, the crew capacity, and the reliability to handle both residential and commercial clients without one suffering because of the other.
If you’re managing a commercial property in Saratoga and you’re tired of dealing with lawn services that either don’t show up or do half the job, we’d be happy to walk the property and give you a straight answer on what it needs and what it’ll cost. No sales pitch, just an honest assessment from someone who’s been doing this for over 25 years.
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