Come October the orchards along Highway 52 fill with cars, and the whole county smells of apples and cold mornings. AHA Outdoor Creations LLC keeps lawns presentable through that season, when every yard in Ellijay is a front porch for visitors. Leaf cleanup runs long here — poplar, maple and oak all letting go on different weeks. Through the growing months it is mowing, trimming and a crisp edge along drives and walks. The aim is a yard that looks cared for from the road, which in apple season is where most people see it from.