When you’ve been in the business of answering garden questions for 40 some-odd years, a few patterns begin to develop. And seasonal patterns are among the most consistent. “When can I plant my ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The fall season is quickly wrapping up and, as the winter chill inches closer, the life cycle of fall colors will end, leaving trees with only their branches left to stand. Throughout ...

This animated map shows fall leaf color projections. Red indicates peak color. It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn’t far behind. Parts of the U.S ...

We are soon approaching the time of year with shorter days, longer nights and cooler temperatures; when these changes occur, the vibrant green leaves on trees begin to slowly change to reds, yellows, ...

Scientists have long questioned whether the vibrant colors of fall foliage serve an evolutionary purpose. One theory suggests red pigments protect leaves from sun damage, allowing trees to absorb more ...

Gold in a branch on the sunny side of a tree. Scarlet in a shrub. The first flashes of color mean that fall is coming soon. Leaf color is a sign that trees are preparing for winter by entering the ...

The annual autumnal leaf show is almost here, and the stage is set for a vibrant display in some of the most popular foliage sightseeing destinations. Weather conditions leading up to fall have a big ...

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” –Albert Camus Autumn is a magical season, when a leafy landscape that has been green for months is suddenly splashed with yellow, orange, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leaf peeping in Tennessee is coming into its prime. If you're looking to see Tennessee's rich fall colors, now is the time to take ...

The weather finally feels like fall, and it's going to look like it too across most of Pennsylvania this week. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources released its fall ...

A plant's genetics are a primary factor in determining its potential for vibrant fall colors. Weather, specifically cool nights and sunny days, helps produce the red pigments in leaves. Healthy, ...