You pull into your driveway and the lawn looks clean. Edges are sharp. Shrubs are trimmed back where they should be. No weeds poking through the mulch beds.
That’s what happens when someone who knows Clifton Park’s soil and climate handles your grass cutting service and seasonal maintenance. You’re not wondering if it got done or if you need to follow up. You’re not spending Saturday mornings doing it yourself or stressing about what product to buy at the garden center.
Your lawn stays ahead of the weeds, the grass gets cut on schedule, and the property looks like someone’s actually taking care of it. Because someone is.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking started in 1997 and became a father-son operation in 2022. Josh is on almost every job, which means the work gets done the way it’s supposed to.
We’re not trying to be the cheapest option in Clifton Park, NY. We’re here to do the work right so you don’t have to think about it again. That means showing up when we say we will, knowing how to handle the rocky soil and drainage issues common around here, and treating your property like it matters.
You’ll work with people who live in this area, understand what Clifton Park lawns need through every season, and plan to be your lawn maintenance service for the long haul.
You reach out by text or call and tell us what you need. We’ll come take a look at your property, talk through what makes sense for your lawn, and give you a clear picture of what it’ll cost.
Once we’re on your schedule, we handle the grass cutting service, weed trimming service, and shrub trimming services based on what your property needs that season. Spring means cleanup, fresh mulch, and getting everything growing right. Summer is mowing, edging, and keeping weeds under control. Fall brings leaf removal and winterizing so your lawn comes back strong.
You’re not managing a checklist or wondering what needs to happen next. We know what Clifton Park properties need and when. You just get a lawn that looks maintained without having to do it yourself or chase down a crew that doesn’t show up.
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Professional lawn maintenance in Clifton Park, NY means more than just mowing. You’re dealing with soil that can be rocky and clay-heavy. Drainage matters because spring runoff and summer storms can wreck a lawn if the grading isn’t right. And the seasonal swings mean your property needs different care in April than it does in August.
Our lawn maintenance service covers grass cutting on a schedule that makes sense for how fast your lawn grows. Shrub trimming services keep your hedges and bushes from taking over walkways or blocking windows. Weed trimming service handles the edges and spots the mower can’t reach.
We also handle spring cleanup after winter does its damage, mulch refreshes to keep your beds looking clean, and fall leaf removal before everything gets buried. The goal is simple: your property stays maintained, and you don’t have to think about what needs to happen next. We’ve been doing this in Clifton Park long enough to know what works and what doesn’t.
Most Clifton Park lawns need mowing every 7 to 10 days from late April through September. That changes based on rainfall and temperature. If we get a wet May, your grass is growing faster and might need cutting weekly. Drier stretches in July or August slow things down.
The key is not letting the grass get too tall before you cut it. If you’re taking off more than a third of the blade height at once, you’re stressing the lawn and leaving it vulnerable to weeds and disease. Consistent mowing keeps your grass thick and healthy, which is the best defense against weeds moving in.
We adjust the schedule based on what your lawn is actually doing, not some rigid calendar. You don’t pay for cuts you don’t need, and your lawn doesn’t get neglected when it’s growing fast.
Grass cutting service means someone shows up, mows, and leaves. Lawn maintenance in Clifton Park, NY means you’re getting a full picture of what your property needs to stay healthy and look good all year.
That includes mowing and edging, but also weed control so your beds aren’t full of dandelions by June. Shrub trimming services to keep bushes from blocking your walkway or growing into your siding. Seasonal work like spring cleanup, mulch, aeration if your soil is compacted, and fall leaf removal before snow hits.
Clifton Park properties deal with heavy clay soil in some areas, rocky patches in others, and drainage challenges depending on where your lot sits. Lawn maintenance means understanding those variables and handling them before they become problems. You’re not just getting your grass cut. You’re getting a property that’s actually maintained.
Spring cleanup usually happens in late March or early April, depending on when the ground thaws and dries out enough to work. You want to get dead leaves, broken branches, and winter debris cleared before new growth starts.
This is also when you handle any grading or drainage fixes that became obvious over winter. Clifton Park gets freeze-thaw cycles that can shift soil and create low spots where water pools. Fixing that early means your lawn isn’t sitting in standing water every time it rains.
Once cleanup is done, fresh mulch goes down, early weeds get treated, and your lawn gets its first cut of the season. Doing this work in April sets your property up to look good from May through October. Skip it, and you’re playing catch-up all summer.
Yes. Weed control is part of keeping your lawn maintained, not an add-on you have to request separately. Clifton Park lawns deal with dandelions, crabgrass, clover, and broadleaf weeds that move in fast if you’re not staying ahead of them.
We treat weeds early in the season before they spread and drop seeds. That means pre-emergent applications in spring to stop crabgrass before it germinates, and targeted treatments for broadleaf weeds as they pop up. The goal is keeping your lawn thick and healthy so weeds don’t have room to establish in the first place.
If your lawn is already overrun, we’ll talk through what it takes to get it back under control. But if you’re on a regular lawn maintenance schedule, weeds don’t get the chance to take over. You’re staying ahead of the problem instead of reacting to it.
Cost depends on your property size, what services you need, and how often you need them. A typical Clifton Park residential property with regular grass cutting service, seasonal cleanup, and basic shrub trimming usually runs between $100 and $300 per month during the growing season.
Smaller lots with less landscaping are on the lower end. Larger properties with more beds, mature trees dropping leaves, or steep grades that make mowing harder cost more. One-time services like spring cleanup or fall leaf removal are priced separately if you’re not on a regular schedule.
We’re not the cheapest option, and that’s intentional. You’re paying for a crew that shows up on time, uses the right equipment, knows how to handle Clifton Park’s soil and drainage quirks, and doesn’t cut corners. If price is your only concern, there are cheaper options. If you want the work done right and someone you can actually reach when you have a question, that’s what we do.
Yes. That’s one of the advantages of working with us. If your lawn has drainage problems, needs regrading, or you want to add a patio or driveway later, we handle that too. We’ve been doing excavation work in Clifton Park since 2020, with roots going back to 1997.
Most lawn maintenance companies can mow and trim, but they can’t fix the underlying issues that cause water to pool in your yard or erosion to wash out your beds. We can. That means if we’re maintaining your lawn and notice a drainage problem developing, we can address it before it becomes a bigger issue.
You’re working with one crew that understands your property from the surface level down to the soil and grading underneath. That saves you time, money, and the hassle of coordinating multiple contractors who may or may not show up when they say they will.
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