Fall foliage is a highly anticipated event each season. As the leaves gradually change to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, people travel from near and far to admire the stunning display.

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 ...

When you’ve been in the business of answering garden questions for 40 some-odd years, a few patterns begin to develop. And seasonal patterns are among the most consistent. “When can I plant my ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- It's that time of year already! October is the peak leaf-peeping season across the Tri-State area. There are only three places on the planet where deciduous forests transform into ...

The autumn leaves could show up late this year — and with softer shades. Why it matters: Fall foliage isn't just pretty scenery or a tourism draw — its timing and vibrancy could flag deeper forest ...

Vermont has one of the most beautiful fall foliage seasons in the country. The sugar maples, which can turn a bright red, make sure of it. And the Green Mountains do their part of make sure the views ...

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.

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 ...

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 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 ...

Fall is a hop, skip, and a jump (into a pile of crunchy leaves) away, which means it's almost time to pull out your favorite sweaters, flannels, and mugs to fill with endless pumpkin spice lattes. And ...