The start to meteorological fall began Sept. 1, (yes, meteorologists follow a different seasonal calendar), and while some areas across the U.S. have been enjoying cooler than average temperatures the ...

Behind every autumn leaf lies a chemical shift-chlorophyll fading, carotenoids glowing, anthocyanins rising-that turns survival into spectacle. Every autumn, landscapes across much of the world ...

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 ...

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 know about the peak fall foliage 2025 in the Northeast. After the ...

Fall colors at three climate change-monitoring sites across Japan have gotten duller in recent years Longer summers may drain leaves’ vitality and reduce their color Temperatures in Japan are ...

Falling leaves in autumn are part of a tree's natural cycle of entering dormancy for the winter. Leaving fallen leaves in your yard provides crucial habitat for overwintering insects and amphibians.

If you're lucky enough to live in a region where leaves change color in the fall, then having trees near your property can offer appealing aesthetics at peak season. This is, of course, on top of the ...

The beauty of the fall season can inspire countless adjectives: “dramatic,” “superlative” and “sublime” are just a few Indiana University lecturer and nature aficionado Brian Forist can conjure when ...

Here comes the free mulch! And compost, and fertilizer, and insulation — all swirling down from the trees in the form of colorful leaves. “The leaves that fall in autumn are a gift,” said Spencer ...

If the leaves look flightier than usual or your abandoned online Halloween cart is begging you to hit order, it might be time to lean into the fall spirit. Here are a few ways to truly “fall” into the ...