When the air becomes crisp and the leaves start to turn, it only means one thing: Fall has arrived! Don't get us wrong, we love the bright green hues that grace the treetops throughout the spring and ...

Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. Every autumn, landscapes across much of the world ...

Fall colors are showing up weeks ahead of schedule this year across the Northeast, and forecasters say the primary reason is due to the weather. "Leaves started early this fall to make the change from ...

From the cliffside aspens of the Pecos Wilderness to the vibrant maples of the Manzano Mountains, the symphony of fall colors is about to commence in New Mexico But what’s conducting this complex ...

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 ...

Leaves begin to change color in the fall thanks to cooler days and nights, and due to shorter days bringing less sunlight. This causes trees to stop producing as much chlorophyll, which gives leaves ...

As the calendar turns to the dog days of August, summer will be slowly fading away. Soon, children will head back to school, pumpkin spice will be the rage and fire pits will start roaring in ...

I had written an article on leaves during a series on plants. I wrote about the green called chlorophyll. Green is the color of life, nature, health and prosperity. It is hope in the spring; the ...

For gardeners, few sights rival the breathtaking transformation of leaves in the fall. The fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep purples bring a sense of wonder to the landscape while signaling the ...