West of Bigelow the ground begins climbing toward the Ouachitas, and east of it the river bottoms lie flat and dark; the yards in between get a little of each. Jon's Lawn Care LLC keeps them cut, working slope and flat alike, trimming close to fence lines and foundations and edging drives so the gravel stops where it ought to. Perry County springs come in wet and the grass answers right away, which sets the pace for everything from April onward. In fall the hardwoods on the ridges color up and then let go, and the leaf work carries the yards into winter. By December the ridges stand bare and the ground below them is clear.