Out at Center Point the sky does most of the talking — mesa country, long views, and afternoon light that keeps changing its mind. A lawn here is a small green argument against all that open ground, and it takes steady care to win it. The work is regular mowing, edges trimmed clean along walks and drives, and the yard cleared so the grass gets air and water where it counts. In late summer the rains come through and everything doubles overnight, which is when keeping to a schedule pays. Pulling away from a yard cut level and edged sharp, the whole desert standing behind it, is what makes the early start worthwhile.