Falling leaves in autumn are part of a tree's natural cycle of entering dormancy for the winter. Leaving fallen leaves in your yard provides crucial habitat for overwintering insects and amphibians.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fall is here, and leaves are falling across the Carolinas. While most people choose to rake their fall leaves, there have been some reports indicating that leaving those leaves on ...

Some leaves in Point State Park get blown into woodland beds, providing nutrient-rich soil and habitat for insects. Environmental education specialist at Point State Park Jack Lachendro knows leaves ...

If you're lucky enough to live in a region where leaves change color in the fall, then having trees near your property can offer appealing aesthetics at peak season. This is, of course, on top of the ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – As leaves continue to fall, they present a fire danger, and that includes your car. With temperatures falling and humidity waning, organic plant matter becomes fuel for wildfires ...

If the leaves look flightier than usual or your abandoned online Halloween cart is begging you to hit order, it might be time to lean into the fall spirit. Here are a few ways to truly “fall” into the ...

The beauty of the fall season can inspire countless adjectives: “dramatic,” “superlative” and “sublime” are just a few Indiana University lecturer and nature aficionado Brian Forist can conjure when ...