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 ...

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.

Milwaukee residents will now have until Nov. 30 to prepare for fall leaf collection after the Department of Public Works again extended its deadline. The original deadline was Nov. 15. The 15-day ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. You’re probably aware that fallen leaves make good mulch, but they can also aid your garden and flower beds if you ...

We asked you to tell us how you clean up your yards during the fall. And, it turns out most Milwaukee Journal Sentinel readers use multiple methods to clean up their fall foliage. More: Do I have to ...

It's that time of the year again. The air has already started to turn crisp, and before we know it those brightly colored leaves will begin to fall and blanket yards across North Jersey. And while ...

City collects yard waste on regular garbage days; fill gray carts first, then bags. Paper yard bags accepted by private haulers; never use plastic or leave leaves curbside. Haley Pike facility accepts ...

Curbside leaf pickup in Midland began Nov. 3, with residents being asked to rake leaves from their lawns into the street, keeping a foot clear between the curb and leaves so water can drain. For the ...

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.

Sure, good fences make good neighbors. But with fall comes proof that nature doesn't care about property lines, as wind often carries leaves from one home's trees all over the neighborhood. So what is ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Are you tired of those pesky leaves taking over your yard space? If so, now is the time to get rid of them! The City of South Bend’s Fall Leaf Pickup program began on Monday.

Once you hand out candy to neighborhood trick-or-treaters, you may feel the need to buckle down and rake up all the dead leaves on your lawn. This year’s leaf collection for D.C. begins on Monday, Nov ...