At noon in July, Saginaw Street throws a short shadow, and the strip of green in front of a downtown building either looks kept or it doesn't. LJ Landscape Beautification Services Llc handles the looking-kept part around Pontiac — mowing on a set week, trimming close to foundations and sign bases, edging the sidewalk seam into one straight run. Downtown grass takes a beating from foot traffic and reflected heat, so cuts stay a little higher through midsummer. Spring and fall cleanups clear whatever the wind funnels between the buildings. Small lawns, high visibility, and nowhere at all to hide a sloppy pass.