April on Cape Ann is a slow unlocking — the ground under Mount Ann gives an inch at a time, and what lies below it is thin glacial soil sitting on granite with no intention of moving. Roots landscaping inc works with what that ground allows in Gloucester: spring cleanups first, then mowing and trimming, edges cut along beds and walks, mulch laid, hedges shaped. Seeding, aeration and fertilizing give the turf a real foothold where the soil runs shallow. Autumn closes the year with leaves cleared before they turn to mat. Start below the surface and the top takes care of itself.