What is the purpose of fall foliage color? As humans, most of us look at the world through rose-colored glasses — maybe as gardeners it’s green-colored glasses. And that shading sometimes leads us to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Autumn heralds the arrival of cooler weather, shorter days and colorful scenes across the United States as trees start to prepare ...

The autumn leaves could show up late this year — and with softer shades. Why it matters: Fall foliage isn't just pretty scenery or a tourism draw — its timing and vibrancy could flag deeper forest ...

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 ...

It’s that time of the year. The leaves are starting to change colors. This week the National Weather Service in Atlanta shared the satellite image above showing fall foliage changes in the Appalachian ...

Sep. 12—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 ...

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 ...

Over my life I’ve delighted in the annual pageantry of autumn, watching the green leaves of summer morph into brilliant oranges, reds, and yellows. Even purples. This is one of the perks of living in ...

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 ...

It's almost peak leaf peeping season in the New York City area, when the colors of fall are seen in full, but it's looking a little different this year. Recent weather patterns are causing leaves to ...

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 ...

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 ...