It’s a cold and dreary November day and those flashing insects that lit up my yard in July are long gone. Or are they? Lightning bugs or fireflies are still alive this time of year, and thanks to ...

Fall is my favorite time of year, with its crisp air and beautiful leaf colors. It’s a wonderful time to take a walk through the woods, until you come home and discover all the leaves have followed ...

There are several ways to get rid of fallen leaves, but burning them depends on where you live. It's fall and along with cooler temperatures and pumpkin-everything, leaves have already littered the ...

The moment autumn arrives, leaves drift down like tiny memoirs from the trees, each one marking the passing of the season and painting your yard in shades of gold, amber, and rust. It's beautiful and ...

This is because in order for leaves to change color we need a combination of shorter days and cooler temperatures at night, which causes the tree’s chlorophyll to break down. Since we haven’t exactly ...

As temperatures drop and daylight fades more quickly, blazing reds and oranges fade from trees and leaves begin to float down on the autumn breeze. For many homeowners, this means its time for the ...

To rake or not to rake is a question raised every autumn when leaves begin to fall and this season is no different. Mike Hogan, Ohio State University Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural ...

As autumn leaves continue to fall, the yearly debate arrives - is it best to "leave the leaves?" For many Americans, raking leaves in the fall to be burned or bagged and collected is a fact of life, ...

Some scientists say it can be better for the environment to leave fallen leaves on the ground. Scientists say leaving autumn leaves on the ground can add important nutrients to the soil and create ...

There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden.