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, ...

Watching the plants in my yard change color ignites an excitement for the cozy fall days ahead. One of the greatest joys is spotting a plant in beautiful fiery and bronze hues that I didn't expect to ...

Crisp air, panoramic views, brilliantly colored ash and poplar trees: The exhilarating route to North Carolina's Mount Mitchell State Park—the highest peak in the Eastern United States—is a ...

Fall colors arrived a bit earlier than usual this year in Charleston, likely triggered by the dry weather and nighttime temperatures in the 50s two weeks ago. Sweet gum is already yellow-to-purple, ...

About 20 miles north of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is home to a variety of trees that leaf out with ...

Getting there is definitely part of the fun with a fall foliage train ride. And because you don't have to navigate busy highways to take in the fall colors, you can just sit back and enjoy the ...

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 ...