There is a particular hour in late August when the light comes low across Jenison's cottonwoods and every uncut edge shows. Merritt Lawn & Landscaping LLC chases that hour — mowing on a steady rotation, trimming close to fences and foundations, and edging where turf meets pavement so nothing creeps. Landscape beds get the same attention, cleared and shaped so the plantings have room to be seen. Spring and autumn bring the bigger cleanups, when Ottawa County trades leaves for open sky. Yards here sit on sandy soil and take a fair amount of sun; the work is knowing what that asks.