Spring comes to southern Illinois early and all at once — redbud purple along the fencerows, dogwood going white back in the timber, grass that grows an inch while you look away. Genesis Lawn Care and Landscaping starts there, clearing off the winter's litter and making the first cut of the year, the one that turns a tired yard back into a lawn. After that it settles into a weekly rhythm through the warm months: mowing, trimming around beds and posts, edging the walk, sweeping the concrete clean. Bed lines get cut back so the green has a border to stand against. From the redbud to the first frost, the yard never gets a chance to look forgotten.