Here’s what to know about why leaves change color in the fall—and how the process is being impacted by climate change.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peak foliage has arrived in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley; most of the state has passed the season's peak. (Courtesy of I ...

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 ...

This animated map shows fall leaf color projections. Red indicates peak color. It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere, which means bright, beautiful foliage isn’t far behind. Parts of the U.S ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Leaf peeping in Tennessee is coming into its prime. If you're looking to see Tennessee's rich fall colors, now is the time to take ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

It’s pretty much a wrap, folks. Peak fall foliage is coming to a close and it was a bit of a letdown. Don’t get me wrong, there were still some beautiful arrays of foliage across portions of New ...