Autumn conjures images of cascading red and gold leaves falling from tree canopies, but shrubs can offer brilliant bursts of color as well. If you want to add striking fall foliage to your yard, some ...

This is the time of year when Nicole Hughes gets constantly distracted by the fall foliage as she drives around North Carolina. "I'm always looking," says Hughes, a biologist at High Point University.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michigan's multi-colored fall foliage is here — and gone, depending where you are. A foliage color forecast map available at ...

The forests of Indiana are a glory this time of year. Lumbering catalpa trees growing above Indianapolis homes are starting to fade into gold and the forests of Brown County have fallen into a vibrant ...

While wilting summer buds are a sad sight, indeed, cooler temperatures offer gardeners a whole new world of color. Crisp air means it's time for fall foliage and late-season blooms to shine. Seasoned ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s most recent update on fall foliage across the state. This week’s projections from the agency point to the effects of recent ...

Trees’ leaves contain pigments that play critical biological roles while also reflecting colors like green, yellow, orange and even brown. (Courtesy Photo) COLLEGE STATION The transition of trees’ ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michigan's multi-colored fall foliage is here — and gone, depending where you are. A foliage color forecast map available at ...

Much of New York's spectacular foliage is either at or just past peak as we near the end of October. According to New York's weekly fall foliage report, stunning seasonal hues and crisp fall days are ...