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 ...

One of the main drivers in leaves beginning the process of changing color has to do with the shorter days and longer nights. As the seasons start to change, and nights grow longer, leaves begin the ...

It’s that time of the year. The leaves are starting to change colors. This week the National Weather Service in Atlanta shared the satellite image above showing fall foliage changes in the Appalachian ...

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 ...

Autumn brings a special kind of magic to our backyards. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and nature puts on a brilliant display of color. As gardeners and homeowners, we watch our landscapes ...

When my husband and I were looking to buy a house here in Wilmington, one of the major selling points for our current home was the two majestic live oaks in the front yard. I love these trees and am ...

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 ...