Northport wakes with the harbor flat as glass and the bay light coming up over the water, and the day's mowing starts before the wind does. Leelanau Lawn Care runs the tip of the peninsula — mowing, edging, trimming and cleanups for cottages, orchard-side homes and year-round houses alike. Ground this near Grand Traverse Bay is sandy and quick to brown, so the work is as much attention as horsepower. A cut lawn running down toward the water with the edges held tight along the walk is worth every early start. The route covers Northport, Omena and the roads south toward Suttons Bay.