October fog fills the Chemung valley overnight and burns off the Southport hillsides first, leaving the maples lit up all along the ridge. Reep's Landscaping & Tree Services LLC works that season hard — leaf and debris cleanup, final mowings, edging and trimming before the ground locks up. Autumn on this side of Elmira is short and generous; the trick is staying ahead of it instead of chasing it. A yard cleared and cut one last time in November looks settled, ready for whatever comes next. Southport, Elmira, Pine City, Ashland, Wellsburg and Chemung are all served.