Above New Castle the benches run out into sage and piñon, and in September the valley goes gold along the river while the high ground stays gray-green. Silver Pine Landscaping keeps the lawns between those two colors in order — mowing, trimming, edging, and cleanups at either end of the season. Out where the sage begins, the line between lawn and open country has to be drawn on purpose, and drawing it well is satisfying work. Through the summer it is a regular rotation: nothing dramatic, just grass held at the right height and borders kept true. By the time the cottonwoods drop, the yards are cleared and ready to sit out the cold.