Leaves have been browning and falling prematurely for weeks now due to late summer’s dry weather, but the real fall leaf drop will take hold in a few more weeks. Is the resulting blanketing of the ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Ever wonder what happens to oxygen levels when leaves fall off the trees? Joe lets us know how we are still able to breathe. Find out the answer in this edition of Wham Cam.

Focus on removing branches that are dead, weak, rubbing against others, or growing in the wrong direction to improve plant health. Deciduous trees like Japanese maples can be thinned out to showcase ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As autumn leaves continue to fall, the yearly debate arrives - is it best to "leave the leaves?" For many Americans, raking leaves ...

Poinsettias are the iconic plant of Christmas. They dominate decor in December, their red, pink, and white hues bringing tropical color into homes in the depths of winter. So it’s as disappointing as ...

It's that time of the year again. The air has already started to turn crisp, and before we know it those brightly colored leaves will begin to fall and blanket yards across North Jersey. And while ...

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 ...

Taking the time to mulch the leaves that clutter your yard each fall can yield some great benefits, especially if you’re a home gardener. Spreading your fresh mulch over your lawn and garden will ...

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.

Have you ever wondered why the season autumn is often called fall? Wonder no more. Read the title to this column and you’ll learn what you may have already surmised. “Fall of the leaves” is the phrase ...