Scientists know why leaves turn yellow in the fall: Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the yellow pigment that was there all along. But red? Red is a different story altogether. Leaves have to make a ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The autumn sweater weather and early sunsets are giving way to the beauty of fall's changing leaf colors. Here's when and what to ...

When fall arrives, the days seem to slip by faster. The evenings get cooler and the light fades early, making it tricky to fit in all your favorite garden activities. Even though you have less time ...

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 ...

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 ...

It was touch-and-go back in September with the drought leaf drop, but we’re back on track now. The fall foliage season has been delayed, but it’s not to be denied. Beautiful fall color is showing up ...

Strolling in my neighborhood the other day, I saw two trees with autumn foliage that I thought would have made the most compelling combination had they been planted side by side. One was a ginkgo tree ...

Pennsylvania’s fall foliage season has an early start. Luckily, last week’s rain has slowed the transformation. Still, in a few counties, the show was so short, conditions went from “approaching peak” ...

Taking the time to mulch the leaves that clutter your yard each fall can yield some great benefits, especially if you’re a home gardener. Spreading your fresh mulch over your lawn and garden will ...

You can still have a pretty, well-maintained outdoor space. Raking, blowing, and bagging dead leaves: an essential part of fall yard cleanup, right? Well, as eco-friendly landscaping becomes ...