April in Portland is mostly a conversation with the ground: sandy till in one yard, heavy clay two streets over, and both of them waking up at their own speed. Terra Landscaping, LLC works with that — mowing and trimming through the season, edging beds and walkways, and spring and fall cleanups that clear off what winter left behind. Grass here gets a short, intense run from May to October, so keeping the cut regular is what makes it look like anything at all. Watching a rough yard tighten up over a few visits is the best part of the job. Portland sits at the center of the service area, with Westbrook, Falmouth, South Portland and Cumberland nearby.