Question: What causes leaves to change into bright colors before they fall off the trees? Is it primarily the temperature change? Answer: Temperature change is one factor in the development of some ...

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 ...

But why do leaves change color in the fall? The short answer? It's how trees prepare for winter. Decreasing daylight tells the trees that it's time to stop putting energy into growing bigger and ...

Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art during ...

Why do leaves change color?A straightforward question from the children.That's true. I wonder why? Is it because autumn has ...

Fall is here and leaves across Wisconsin are starting to turn hues of orange, yellow and red. But you might be wondering — why do some leaves change color in the fall? To get to the bottom of fall ...

The trees in your garden and your neighborhood endured a serious dry spell this year, which may affect their fall leaf color. “The weather is the biggest factor that determines when the color change ...

It's that time of year again. Fall, when the leaves turn color and the Yankees turn into spectators. At least one of these is enjoyable. A lesson on the chemistry of colorful leaf pigments shows that, ...

Fall colors could arrive early across Tennessee this year. Here's when Nashville and Middle Tennessee are expected to see ...

Q: The leaves are starting to turn earlier than usual in my neck of the woods. One neighbor says it’s because we’ve had an exceptionally dry summer, while another says it’s because we’ve recently had ...

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 ...