During the summer, leaves appear green because the predominant pigment of photosynthesis, called chlorophyll, reflects green ...

Wandering through the woods this time of year, occasionally I’ve come across a small deciduous tree laden with cone-like ...

October in the Northland means many trees in the deciduous forests are dropping their leaves after a colorful ending. Out in the swamps, the only deciduous conifers growing here, tamaracks, are ...

The good news is that you don’t have to rake up every last leaf. Fallen leaves decompose, creating mulch and providing ...

The autumn has arrived and northeastern North America's forests will soon grace us with a breathtaking palette of reds, ...

When you think of trees turning brilliant colors of red and orange in the fall or ushering in spring with their first green ...

Last week, most of the ridges here in south-central Pennsylvania really started to show the widespread flaming colors that signify autumn has arrived. It seems to me that glorious transformation is a ...

Deer population in northwestern Minnesota has recovered quicker from back-to-back harsh winters than their counterparts in ...

Temperatures are feeling more like fall, and the trees are following suit. According to the Iowa DNR Fall Color Report, much ...

Travelers can take a kayak on a trek through Australia's rainforests to find alpine royalty: the prized King Billy pine tree.

Discover the best shrubs for shade to enhance your garden's beauty. Learn about top shade-loving plants and design tips for ...

Deciduous forests have been threatened by logging and agricultural expansion, but there are ways to restore them to their original condition, either actively or passively. The main disturbances ...