When the Maple River runs high in May, the ground north of St. Johns stays soft for weeks and everything green arrives at once. Smith Landscaping starts the season right there — first mows, trimming out the winter's ragged edges, cutting fresh borders along walks and beds. From then until fall it's a weekly rhythm across town, each yard held to an even height and a clean line. Clinton County has plenty of room and plenty of lawn, and a well-kept one carries a long way down a country road. Simple work, steadily done, and it speaks for itself from the curb.