Whittenton's brick still holds the shape of the old mill streets, and the lawns tucked between them are small, squared and unforgiving of a sloppy line. Brenden's landscape services works those yards the way they ask to be worked — mowing tight to the fence, trimming along granite and foundation, edging the walk so the line stays true, and clearing the leaves once September starts letting go of them. Narrow places reward patience more than horsepower. By late afternoon the light comes sideways down the row and every edge cut that morning shows itself. It's a good feeling, and it keeps a person honest about the next one.