The old cottages of Island Heights wear deep porches and scrolled trim, and their front yards are small squares of green framed in hydrangea. Mi Barrio Landscaping LLC mows those squares and keeps the fine work honest — string trimming along porch skirts, lattice and picket fences, edging the front walk so the line reads straight from the gate to the steps. Midsummer here is thick and bright, and grass fed by a sea breeze grows steadily enough to want a visit every week. Spring and fall cleanups clear the foundation beds and take the leaves away. A little yard done attentively is what makes a whole block look right.