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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fall has officially begun, and with it comes the arrival of fall foliage earlier than normal in some parts of the U.S. According ...

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 ...

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, ...

Florida isn’t famous for its fall foliage (or lack thereof) and doesn’t cool down as quickly as more northern states do at the turn of the season, but there are still pretty leaves to see in the ...

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 ...