When you think of autumn, vibrant images of trees ablaze in red, orange, and yellow likely come to mind. While towering maples and oaks often steal the show, you can bring that same spectacular fall ...

Gardening in the fall is a true joy. Cooler temperatures make all that digging and hard work a little more comfortable, and there are all kinds of vibrant foliage and red flowers that look perfect in ...

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.

Native plants play a critical role in our ecosystem for beneficial insects, birds, wildlife and important microorganisms living in and on the soil. Native perennials provide a range of flowers that ...

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 ...