You get time back in your week. No more scrambling to mow before it rains or wondering if you missed a treatment window.
Your property looks maintained without you thinking about it. Grass stays at the right height. Shrubs don’t overtake walkways. Weeds get handled before they spread.
The bigger benefit is consistency. When the same crew shows up on the same schedule, they notice problems early. A drainage issue developing near the foundation. Grubs starting to damage a section of turf. Equipment damage from a previous contractor that needs addressing. That’s the difference between lawn maintenance in Big Hollow, NY that prevents problems and service that just reacts to them.
You’re not managing a contractor. You’re not wondering when we’ll show up or if we’ll finish. The work happens, the property looks right, and you move on with your day.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking started as a logging operation and grew into full-service property care. We added lawn maintenance because homeowners kept asking for it after we finished their excavation work.
Josh is on almost every job. That’s how we keep quality consistent and catch issues before they turn into expensive fixes. We’re not a franchise sending different crews every week. You get the same people who know your property.
Big Hollow sits in terrain that challenges lawns. Clay-heavy soil in some areas, rocky patches in others, and drainage that needs attention after heavy rain. We’ve worked this area long enough to know what grows well here and what maintenance schedule actually works for Saratoga County’s climate.
We start with a walkthrough of your property. You show us what’s been frustrating you, what’s not working, and what you want the lawn to look like. We look at soil conditions, drainage patterns, and any problem areas that need more than basic mowing.
You get a clear estimate before we start. No hourly rates that balloon. No surprise fees for “extra” work that should’ve been included. If your property needs weed trimming service along the fence line or shrub trimming services near the foundation, that’s in the quote upfront.
Once you approve, we set a schedule that works for your property’s needs. Some lawns need weekly attention during growing season. Others do fine with every ten days. We’re not upselling you on frequency you don’t need.
The crew shows up on schedule, handles the work, and cleans up before leaving. Clippings get bagged or mulched depending on what’s better for your turf. Edges stay clean. Trimming gets done around obstacles, not just the easy-access areas.
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Mowing keeps grass at the right height for your turf type. Too short and you stress the roots. Too long and you’re inviting pests and disease. We adjust cutting height based on season and growth rate.
Trimming handles areas the mower can’t reach. Fence lines, foundation edges, around trees and landscape features. This is where most grass cutting service in Big Hollow, NY cuts corners. We don’t.
Edging keeps borders clean between lawn and hardscape. Driveways, walkways, patios. It’s the difference between maintained and sloppy.
Shrub trimming services keep plantings in check. Overgrown shrubs block windows, damage siding, and make properties look neglected. We trim to maintain shape and health, not just hack them back.
Weed control happens throughout the season. Big Hollow properties deal with crabgrass, dandelions, and clover that spread fast in our climate. Regular attention keeps them from taking over.
Cleanup means your property looks finished when we leave. Clippings off hardscape, debris removed, nothing left behind that you have to deal with.
Most residential properties in Big Hollow run between $40 and $80 per visit for basic mowing and trimming. That’s for a typical quarter-acre to half-acre lot without major obstacles or terrain challenges.
Larger properties or ones with extensive landscaping, steep grades, or heavy shrub trimming needs cost more. Properties under a quarter-acre with simple layouts cost less. We price based on time and equipment needed, not arbitrary per-square-foot rates that don’t account for actual work involved.
Seasonal packages that include spring cleanup, regular maintenance through growing season, and fall prep typically run $1,800 to $3,500 for the year. That’s less than most homeowners spend when they factor in equipment ownership, fuel, repairs, and their own time. We give you an exact quote after seeing your property. No ballpark estimates that change once we start.
Most Big Hollow properties need weekly service from late April through September. Grass grows fast during peak season, and letting it go more than seven days means we’re cutting off too much at once, which stresses the turf.
Every ten days works for properties with slower-growing grass varieties or areas with more shade that limits growth. Some homeowners also prefer this schedule in early spring and late fall when growth naturally slows.
Bi-weekly service only makes sense if you’re okay with less consistent appearance or you have a larger property where perfect turf isn’t the goal. We’ll tell you honestly what frequency your property needs based on grass type, sun exposure, and soil conditions. We’re not going to upsell you on weekly service if your lawn genuinely does fine with less.
Active lawn maintenance in Big Hollow, NY runs from early April through late October, sometimes into early November depending on weather. That’s when grass is actively growing and needs regular cutting.
Spring service includes cleanup of winter debris, first mowing of the season, and early weed control before problem plants establish. Fall service focuses on final mowing, leaf management, and preparing turf for winter dormancy.
Winter months we shift to snow removal and property maintenance that doesn’t involve active lawn care. Some homeowners schedule us for both, which makes sense if you want one crew handling your property year-round. We’re adding more commercial snow removal this season, but we still handle residential properties we’ve been maintaining.
We text or call you before the missed day, not after. Weather delays happen, equipment breaks down, or we get behind on a previous job. That’s reality in property maintenance.
The difference is communication. You know what’s happening and when we’ll be there instead. We reschedule for the next available day, usually within 24 to 48 hours unless weather keeps us off properties longer.
We don’t just skip your property and show up the following week like nothing happened. If we miss a scheduled visit, we make it up. That’s part of being the excavator forever for our customers, which is how we’ve built this business since 1997. Josh is on almost every job, so quality and communication stay consistent. You’re not dealing with an office scheduler who doesn’t know what’s actually happening in the field.
Yes, and this is where our excavating background makes a difference. Most lawn maintenance companies mow around problems. We can actually fix them.
If your property has standing water after rain, rutted areas where the mower gets stuck, or sections where grass won’t grow because water sits too long, that’s a grading or drainage issue. We’ve been doing excavation work in Saratoga County since we transitioned from logging in the late 1990s. Fixing grade problems, installing drainage, and reworking problem areas is what we do.
We’ll tell you during the initial walkthrough if your property needs excavation work before regular lawn maintenance makes sense. Some homeowners want to start with basic service and address bigger issues later. Others want everything handled at once. Either way, you’re working with one crew that can do both instead of coordinating between a lawn company and a separate excavation contractor.
Josh is present on almost every job. That’s not standard in this industry. Most companies send crews with minimal oversight, and quality slides.
We finish what we start. Too many Big Hollow homeowners have dealt with contractors who show up inconsistently, leave jobs half-done, or disappear mid-season. We’ve been in business since 1997 because we don’t operate that way. Our goal is to be your excavator forever, not just get one job and move on.
You get clear pricing upfront. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no hourly rates that keep running. We quote the work, you approve it, and that’s what you pay. We also handle comprehensive property services beyond just mowing. If you need excavation work, site prep, or drainage solutions in addition to regular lawn maintenance, you’re working with one company that does it all. That saves you time coordinating multiple contractors and ensures the work gets done right the first time.
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