Here at Short Cut Lawn Care, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.
"very professional and did a fantastic job. I will use them for other things. So glad I found them. I highly recommend them. Reliable and excellent work."
anita b on September 2024
Here at Short Cut Lawn Care, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.
"very professional and did a fantastic job. I will use them for other things. So glad I found them. I highly recommend them. Reliable and excellent work."
anita b on September 2024
Luke Fencing and Repair specializes in all manner of your fencing needs. With five years experience serving the Capital District and hundreds of satisfied clients. We are a small owner operated business with no job too big or too small. From repair to installation we appreciate your interest and look forward to meeting you.
"Young professionals that were courteous. Very responsive and helpful and did exactly what I asked."
Cindy R on August 2024
Luke Fencing and Repair specializes in all manner of your fencing needs. With five years experience serving the Capital District and hundreds of satisfied clients. We are a small owner operated business with no job too big or too small. From repair to installation we appreciate your interest and look forward to meeting you.
"Young professionals that were courteous. Very responsive and helpful and did exactly what I asked."
Cindy R on August 2024
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time.
We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time.
With decades of experience, we are locally owned and operated. Quality and an attention to detail are our motto and we take extra steps to ensure that nothing is overlooked. Reasonable pricing, professionalism and courtesy are what make us different from the rest. Come see what a difference a passion for the industry and commitment to excellence makes. Call for an estimate today!
"Damion and crew did an excellent job removing a very large pine tree and grind the stump. They removed all debris and left my property in clean condition. They were very professional. I would highly recommend them."
Camille W on April 2025
With decades of experience, we are locally owned and operated. Quality and an attention to detail are our motto and we take extra steps to ensure that nothing is overlooked. Reasonable pricing, professionalism and courtesy are what make us different from the rest. Come see what a difference a passion for the industry and commitment to excellence makes. Call for an estimate today!
"Damion and crew did an excellent job removing a very large pine tree and grind the stump. They removed all debris and left my property in clean condition. They were very professional. I would highly recommend them."
Camille W on April 2025
Detailed efficient dependable With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!
"Excellent customer service as well as landscaping"
Sue Ann F on July 2024
Detailed efficient dependable With over 10 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!
"Excellent customer service as well as landscaping"
Sue Ann F on July 2024
Wager Hauling, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Bob is a very nice person to work with !!"
alina b on May 2024
Wager Hauling, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Bob is a very nice person to work with !!"
alina b on May 2024
With over 10 years of experience in the industry expert in Greene county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism & attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!
"Marc has excellent work ethics. Showed up when he said he would be on site. Cleaned and raked the area Would recommend him and definitely would hire him again"
Viola H on May 2025
With over 10 years of experience in the industry expert in Greene county. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism & attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!
"Marc has excellent work ethics. Showed up when he said he would be on site. Cleaned and raked the area Would recommend him and definitely would hire him again"
Viola H on May 2025
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"The owner of Castle Property was fair and professional. He gave me a good estimate and start time for work. He was at work on project when he said and did a fantastic job."
Thomas C on May 2025
It can be a daunting task looking for not only the right contractor for your job but also the right contractor for you. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules. We're not only here to turn your ideas into reality but to make it a memorable experience every step of the way. Call us right now, no matter where you are in the planning process.
"The owner of Castle Property was fair and professional. He gave me a good estimate and start time for work. He was at work on project when he said and did a fantastic job."
Thomas C on May 2025
Farrand's Landscape LLC is a Family Owned & Operated landscaping company based in Coxsackie, NY providing residential & commercial clients with an elite level of service that transforms your yard into the envy of the neighborhood and helping you increase the value of your property.
"All was good"
JIM M on October 2023
Farrand's Landscape LLC is a Family Owned & Operated landscaping company based in Coxsackie, NY providing residential & commercial clients with an elite level of service that transforms your yard into the envy of the neighborhood and helping you increase the value of your property.
"All was good"
JIM M on October 2023
Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.
Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.
Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.
New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.
Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.