You get a yard that looks maintained without spending your Saturday mornings behind a mower. The grass stays cut to the right height, shrubs stay trimmed back before they overtake walkways, and weeds get handled before they become the dominant feature of your lawn.
Your property value stays protected. Curb appeal stays consistent. And you’re not scrambling to find time between work and everything else just to keep up with basic yard maintenance.
This isn’t about perfection or country club lawns. It’s about regular, reliable care that keeps your property looking like someone actually lives there and gives a damn. That’s what professional lawn maintenance in Fort Edward should do, and that’s what you’ll get.
Emerson Excavating and Trucking has been operating in Fort Edward since 1997. Josh runs the business with his son, and he’s on almost every job. That’s not a marketing line—it’s how we operate.
We started in logging, moved into excavation full-time in 2020, and added lawn maintenance because customers kept asking. Fort Edward homeowners wanted someone local who’d show up, do the work right, and not disappear after taking a deposit.
You’re not getting a different crew every week or dealing with a call center. You’re working with people who live here, know the area, and plan to keep doing business here long after your lawn’s been mowed.
You reach out by text or call—whichever works for you. Josh will come out to see your property, talk through what you need, and give you a clear price. No surprises, no upselling you on services that don’t make sense for your yard.
Once you’re scheduled, the work happens on a consistent timeline. Grass cutting service in Fort Edward gets done weekly or bi-weekly depending on growth rates and what your lawn actually needs. Shrub trimming happens seasonally when it makes sense, not just because it’s on a calendar.
If something comes up or conditions change—like the wet springs Fort Edward gets in March and April—you’ll know ahead of time. Communication is direct. The work gets done when we say it will, and if we’re running behind, you’ll hear about it before you have to ask.
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Grass cutting keeps your lawn at the right height for healthy growth—not scalped, not overgrown. Weed trimming service handles edges, fence lines, and spots the mower can’t reach. Shrub trimming services in Fort Edward keep bushes shaped and away from your house, windows, and walkways.
Seasonal cleanup is part of the picture too. Spring cleanup gets rid of winter debris, dead growth, and prepares your lawn for the growing season. Fall cleanup handles leaves and prepares your yard for snow. Fort Edward’s climate means timing matters—fertilizing is prohibited between December 1 and April 1 under New York’s Nutrient Runoff Law, so spring applications happen when the ground thaws and grass starts actively growing.
You can also go organic if that’s important to you. More Fort Edward homeowners are switching to chemical-free lawn care for kids, pets, or just peace of mind. It’s an option, not a requirement, and we can walk you through what that looks like for your specific property.
Most lawn maintenance in Fort Edward runs between $40 and $50 per visit for standard grass cutting on an average-sized residential lot. That’s in line with New York averages, where mowing typically costs around $44 per service.
If you’re adding shrub trimming, weed control, or seasonal cleanup, expect to pay more depending on property size and how much work is involved. A full-service visit that includes grass cutting, weed trimming, and edging usually falls in the $60 to $80 range for most Fort Edward properties.
Pricing depends on lot size, how overgrown things are when you start service, and how often you need visits. We give clear, upfront estimates after seeing your property. No hidden fees, no surprise charges later.
Weekly mowing works best during peak growing season—typically late April through September in Fort Edward. Your grass grows fastest when temperatures are warm and rainfall is consistent, which means weekly cuts keep it healthy and prevent it from getting out of control.
Bi-weekly service can work in early spring or late fall when growth slows down. You’re not helping your lawn by cutting it too often when it’s barely growing, and you’re not saving money by stretching it too long during peak season—you’ll just end up with clumping, uneven cuts, and stressed grass.
Fort Edward’s climate means wet springs and variable growth patterns. The right schedule adjusts based on actual conditions, not a rigid calendar. That’s something you can talk through with us based on what your lawn is doing.
Yes. Organic lawn maintenance is available if you want to avoid synthetic chemicals on your property. More Fort Edward homeowners are going this route, especially families with young kids or pets that spend time in the yard.
Organic care focuses on natural fertilizers, manual weed control, and building healthy soil that supports strong grass growth without chemical inputs. It takes a bit longer to see results compared to synthetic treatments, but it’s safer for children, animals, and groundwater.
You’re not locked into one approach or the other. Some people go fully organic, others use organic methods for most of the season and spot-treat problem areas. We can explain what makes sense for your property and what kind of results to expect with each approach.
Spring cleanup in Fort Edward handles winter damage—clearing dead leaves, broken branches, matted grass, and debris that built up under snow. It also includes cutting back dead perennial growth, edging beds, and getting your lawn ready for the growing season. This usually happens in late March or April once the ground thaws and before active growth starts.
Fall cleanup focuses on leaf removal, final mowing before winter, and trimming back shrubs that have finished their growing season. Fort Edward gets heavy leaf drop in October and November, and leaving thick leaf cover on your lawn going into winter invites mold, disease, and dead patches come spring.
Both services prepare your property for the next season instead of just reacting to what’s already a problem. Spring cleanup sets you up for healthy growth. Fall cleanup protects your investment through winter.
If you have the time, the equipment, and you actually enjoy doing yard work, DIY makes sense. But most Fort Edward homeowners are juggling work, family, and everything else—and spending Saturday mornings mowing isn’t high on the priority list.
Professional lawn maintenance makes sense when your time is worth more than what you’d pay someone else to handle it. It also makes sense if you don’t want to buy a mower, trimmer, edger, and all the maintenance and storage that comes with it. Equipment costs add up fast, and if you’re not using it regularly, it’s not a great investment.
You’ll also get better results with professional service. We have commercial-grade equipment and know how to handle Fort Edward’s soil conditions, climate challenges, and timing for treatments. Your lawn will look better and stay healthier with consistent professional care than it will with sporadic DIY maintenance when you find time.
You’ll get a text or call letting you know the schedule is shifting. Fort Edward gets unpredictable spring weather and occasional heavy rain through summer, which means delays happen. You can’t mow wet grass without tearing up the lawn and leaving clumps everywhere.
We reschedule as soon as conditions allow. If your lawn was supposed to get cut on a Tuesday but it rained, we’ll fit you in later that week or early the following week depending on how quickly the ground dries out.
Communication is direct. You won’t be left wondering if someone’s still coming or if you’ve been forgotten. If the schedule changes, you’ll know before you have to reach out and ask.
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