Before the advent of pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween decorations, the most reliable indication of autumn’s arrival lay in the tree canopy as its greens gave way to yellows and reds and its leaves ...

Q: The leaves are starting to turn earlier than usual in my neck of the woods. One neighbor says it’s because we’ve had an exceptionally dry summer, while another says it’s because we’ve recently had ...

Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art during ...

Chlorophyll is the compound in green plants that gives them their color. It helps plants absorb sunlight and undergo the process of photosynthesis. In the fall, leaves change color because their ...

LISLE, Ill. (WLS) -- The leaves are just starting to change. But how vibrant will the fall colors be this fall season? Meteorologist Larry Mowry went to the Morton Arboretum to talk to an expert. It'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 ...