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 ...
It’s late October, and just like that, leaves and trees in at least half of the nation have reached their peak fall colors, dazzling onlookers with shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. The ...
Much of central Maryland is seeing brilliant fall color. Higher elevations of western Maryland have have already seen fall color peak, according to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In ...
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have posted their first of several weekly projections for fall foliage across the state in 2025. “Northern counties are already ...
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 ...
Falls colors are peaking in parts of lower Michigan this weekend. Michigan becomes one big giant canvas in the fall as leaves turn vibrant reds and golds before the whites of winter set in. If you are ...
Mid-October has arrived, and although foliage in some parts of the U.S. are just beginning to display the vibrant colors of fall, foliage in other parts of the country hasn’t been as colorful as ...
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 ...
It's almost peak leaf peeping season in the New York City area, when the colors of fall are seen in full, but it's looking a little different this year. Recent weather patterns are causing leaves to ...
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, ...