Fall color is showing up in the Ozarks, but it’s developing the wrong way and will likely lead to a muted peak in fall color later this season. The ongoing “flash drought” is taxing plants and trees ...

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 ...

SUMMER IS STILL SUMMERING, at least for a few more weeks, and a glance at most any thermometer will confirm what we already know: It isn't yet the moment for stowing our swimsuits, sunglasses, and ...

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 ...

It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn’t far behind. Parts of the U.S. will soon start to see — if they haven’t already — leaves and shrubs trade ...

As September arrives, droves of foliage fans are eager to begin "leaf peeping" in Western North Carolina. Unfortunately, predicting optimal dates for fall color isn't so simple. Uncertain factors such ...

Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year's autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual. Soaking in the fall ...