A freight train still leans on its horn coming through the middle of Hutto, and the sound carries across the neighborhoods like a clock. Miranda Lawn Services keeps a schedule of its own — the same yards on the same days, mowed to an even height so nothing gets away during the growing months. Edges are cut along walks and driveways, the trimmer handles corners a mower cannot reach, and loose clippings come off the hard surfaces. Consistency is most of it; a lawn treated regularly starts to look better on its own. Come back the following week and the yard is already halfway there.