As the long, warm days of summer transition to a darker, cooler winter, leaves across much of the country put on a dazzling display of colors. And as it turns out, the oranges, reds, browns 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 ...

The forests of Indiana are a glory this time of year. Lumbering catalpa trees growing above Indianapolis homes are starting to fade into gold and the forests of Brown County have fallen into a vibrant ...

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 ...

With September finally here, the yellow, orange and red hues of fall foliage will soon make an appearance, signalling the coming of the autumn and trees preserving their energy each year. Fall foliage ...

The calendar has flipped from August to September, meaning fall is almost here and the leaves on your trees will soon begin to, well, fall. Experts for years have recommended that we leave the leaves ...

Michigan's fall colors are a pretty sight, but as leaves start dropping to the ground, they suddenly become your next yard chore. Recycling leaves, rather than raking them away, offers environmental ...

Deciding whether to rake leaves depends on your property type and gardening goals. Leaving leaves on the ground provides shelter for insects and recycles nutrients into the soil. Thick layers of wet ...