You get your Saturday mornings back. No more pushing a mower in 80-degree heat or dealing with equipment that won’t start when you need it.
Your lawn looks consistent. Even cuts, clean edges, trimmed shrubs. The kind of property that makes neighbors take notice and protects the $216,400 median home value here in Brant Lake.
You’re not thinking about grass height or when to fertilize. You’re not storing equipment or scheduling maintenance. Our grass cutting service in Brant Lake, NY handles the physical work while you handle everything else that matters more. We show up on schedule, do the work right, and your property stays in shape from spring through fall.
We started Emerson Excavating and Trucking in Warren County in 1997. Josh runs the operation, and he’s on almost every job. His son joined as a partner in 2022. This isn’t a franchise or a crew you’ll never meet.
We’ve worked through Brant Lake’s weather for years. The 40 inches of annual rainfall, the summer heat, the freeze-thaw cycles that wreck root systems. We know what grows here, what struggles, and how to keep your property looking right through all of it.
You’re not getting a different crew every week or a company that disappears mid-season. You’re getting the same people who understand your property and show up when we say we will.
We start with a walkthrough of your property. You tell us what you need—basic grass cutting, shrub trimming services, weed control, or full-property maintenance. We give you a clear price with no surprises buried in the fine print.
Once we’re on schedule, we show up consistently. We’re not waiting for you to call every time the grass gets long. Our professional lawn maintenance in Brant Lake, NY runs on a regular schedule that matches your lawn’s growth rate, which changes with the season and rainfall.
We cut, trim, edge, and haul away clippings if that’s what you want. If your shrubs need attention or weeds are creeping into beds, we handle that too. When we leave, your property looks finished. No half-done edges or missed spots. Just clean, professional work that holds up until the next visit.
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Our lawn maintenance service in Brant Lake, NY covers the full scope of what keeps your property looking sharp. Grass cutting with commercial equipment that handles uneven terrain and thick growth. Weed trimming service around edges, fences, and tight spots a mower can’t reach. Shrub trimming to keep plantings shaped and healthy.
We’re equipped for Brant Lake’s conditions. The clay-heavy soil that holds water and grows thick grass in spring. The dry stretches in late summer that stress lawns if they’re cut too short. The fall cleanup when leaves pile up faster than you can rake them.
You can book us for weekly cuts during peak growing season or bi-weekly when growth slows. We adjust based on what your lawn actually needs, not a rigid schedule that ignores reality. And because Josh is on-site for almost every job, you’re getting consistent quality and someone who knows your property personally. That’s how we’ve built lasting relationships since we went full-time in 2020—by showing up and doing what we said we’d do.
Most lawns here need cutting every 7-10 days during peak spring growth, then every 10-14 days through summer and fall. Brant Lake gets 40 inches of rain annually, and that moisture drives growth—especially in May and June when temperatures hit the sweet spot for cool-season grasses.
If you let it go longer than two weeks in spring, you’re cutting off too much blade length at once. That stresses the grass and leaves brown tips. In late July and August, growth slows with heat and drier conditions, so bi-weekly cuts usually work fine.
We adjust the schedule based on actual growth, not a calendar. Some properties in shadier areas or with different soil drainage need different timing. That’s why having someone who knows your property matters more than a one-size-fits-all schedule.
You’ll spend about 70 hours per year maintaining your own lawn if you’re doing it right. That’s mowing, trimming, edging, equipment maintenance, and dealing with breakdowns. A decent residential mower costs $300-500, plus trimmer, edger, fuel, oil, blade sharpening, and repairs.
Professional lawn maintenance in Brant Lake, NY typically runs $35-50 per cut for an average residential property, depending on size and scope. That’s $1,200-1,800 for a full season of weekly or bi-weekly service. You’re not storing equipment, not spending weekends on yard work, and not dealing with a mower that won’t start when you finally have time to use it.
The bigger cost most people miss is what happens when you skip maintenance. Overgrown lawns attract pests, weeds take over, and property value drops. Landscaping can increase home value by 10-12% when it’s maintained right. That’s $21,000+ on Brant Lake’s median home value of $216,400. Skipping professional care to save a few hundred dollars can cost you thousands when you sell.
Yes. We run from early April through late October, sometimes into November depending on weather. Brant Lake’s growing season starts when soil temps hit 50°F consistently, usually mid-April. Grass keeps growing until the first hard freeze, which typically happens in late October.
Spring is the busiest time. Grass grows fast with moderate temps and regular rainfall. We’re cutting weekly and dealing with thick growth. Summer slows down, especially during dry stretches, so we adjust frequency. Fall picks back up with cooler temps and more moisture—grass puts on a growth push before dormancy.
We also handle fall cleanup, which matters more than most people realize. Leaving thick leaf cover through winter smothers grass and creates dead patches by spring. We clear leaves, do final cuts, and make sure your lawn goes into winter in good shape so it comes back strong in April.
Josh is on almost every job. You’re not getting a rotating crew of people who’ve never seen your property before. You’re getting someone who knows where the low spots are, which areas need extra attention, and how your lawn responds through the season.
We’re a family operation that’s been working in Warren County since 1997. We’re not a national franchise following a corporate manual. We know Brant Lake’s soil, climate, and what works here specifically. The clay-heavy soil that holds water. The microclimates that affect growth rates. The local weather patterns that make timing matter.
We also don’t disappear mid-season or show up three days late without calling. We’re building long-term relationships, not churning through one-time customers. That means transparent pricing, consistent scheduling, and work that’s done right the first time. We’re fully insured, we use well-maintained professional equipment, and we treat your property like it matters—because it does.
Yes. Most properties need more than just mowing to look finished. Shrubs grow fast here with Brant Lake’s rainfall and need trimming 2-3 times per season to stay shaped. Weeds pop up in beds, along edges, and anywhere mulch has thinned out.
Our shrub trimming services in Brant Lake, NY keep plantings healthy and shaped without over-pruning. We’re trimming for plant health, not just appearance. That means understanding when to cut, how much to remove, and which shrubs need different approaches. Our weed trimming service handles edges around fences, walkways, and tight spots where mowers can’t reach.
We can bundle everything into one service or handle specific needs depending on what your property requires. Some customers want full-property maintenance. Others just need grass cutting with occasional shrub work. We adjust based on what makes sense for your property and budget, and we’re upfront about pricing for each service so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
If you’re spending your weekends on lawn work and still not happy with how it looks, that’s a sign. If your equipment keeps breaking down or you’re putting off maintenance because you don’t have time, that’s another. If you’re over 50 and the physical demand is getting harder—Brant Lake’s median age is 55.6—professional help makes sense.
The real question is what your time is worth. Seventy hours per year is almost two full work weeks. If you’d rather spend that time with family, on hobbies, or literally anything else, professional lawn maintenance in Brant Lake, NY pays for itself in time savings alone.
You’ll also get better results. Commercial equipment cuts more evenly and handles thick growth better than residential mowers. Professional crews know when to cut, how high to set blades for different seasons, and how to handle Brant Lake’s specific conditions. Your lawn looks better, your property value stays protected, and you’re not spending Saturday mornings pushing a mower in the heat.
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