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 ...

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 ...

The vibrant colors of peak fall foliage have taken over the landscape across much of Connecticut as we head into the final weekend of October. From the hilly countryside of Litchfield County to the ...

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 ...

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’ ...

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 ...

With the middle of the fall season nearing, leaves in most U.S. states have begun to change colors, wowing leaf-peepers with the orange, red, brown, and sometimes purple hues of autumn. These changes ...

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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, ...