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 ...

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 ...

The autumn sweater weather and early sunsets are giving way to the beauty of fall's changing leaf colors. Here's when and what to know about the peak fall foliage 2025 in the Northeast. After the ...

Over the next week or so, a lot of the region will be experiencing peak colors or coming out of peak fall colors. Chlorophyll The process for leaves changing colors is a multistep process. Let’s break ...

Trees’ leaves contain pigments that play critical biological roles while also reflecting colors like green, yellow, orange and even brown. (Courtesy Photo) COLLEGE STATION The transition of trees’ ...

Following a dry summer, plant scientists are predicting the leaves will change color later this year, with many still counting on a colorful fall. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation’s ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It is almost October, and many higher-elevation parts of the country are seeing peak fall colors as the leaves change. Across the Rockies and the Olympic mountain ranges, vibrant ...

October is finally here, and with it comes more fall foliage reaching its peak throughout the U.S. Each year, as trees begin to store a chemical called chlorophyll, their leaves lose their green ...

About 20 miles north of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is home to a variety of trees that leaf out with ...

Maple trees are thin-barked, so you will want to protect a young tree with a tree guard in the winter to prevent frost cracks ...

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, ...