Mid-August out toward the Blasdell line, the afternoon goes still and heavy and every lawn on the block is waiting on shade. Lorlars mows early against that heat, sets the height so the grass can carry itself through the dry stretch, trims the perimeter, and cuts the edges clean along the walk. Beds get mulched to hold what little moisture the week hands over. Cleanups come in spring and then again once the leaves finally let go in November. Ordinary Hamburg property care, done when it should be done, which turns out to be most of the trick.