Have you ever wondered why deciduous tree leaves transition through a rainbow of colours, instead of simply turning from vibrant green to dead brown?

Leaves change colors in autumn as chlorophyll production slows due to shorter days and cooler temperatures. As the green fades, pigments like carotenoids and anthocyanins become visible ...

But why do the fagus and other plants colour their leaves in autumn? Why do some trees lose their leaves, but others don’t? And what are “leaf peepers”? The ancient native plant Nothofagus ...

Leisurely autumn leaf-peeping and the drama of American independence are linked together in a historical hunt along the Hudson River in New York. The fall-tinted scenic drive could reveal remnants ...

Gardeners are being urged to resist the temptation to clear away their autumn leaves, because they could benefit your lawn. Alys Fowler, an ecological writer, says they are called "leaves for a ...

Gardeners are being warned to resist the urge to clear away autumn leaves from their lawns, as these fallen treasures are still hard at work. Ecological writer Alys Fowler has highlighted that ...