Fall moisture helps leaves stay colorful for a longer period of time, conversely, drought conditions while leaves are losing their chlorophyll pigments lead to brown leaves and early drop.

Why you should rake your leaves Yes, your leaves will fall and eventually decompose and become soil, but that’s only if the leaves fall in more wooded areas where the grass is not growing, per a ...

As green colors fade, the leaves turn to reds, yellows, and oranges. Like chlorophyll is to green, each fall color has a chemical that gives its hue. Xanthophylls - Yellows Carotenoids - Oranges ...

It's almost time for the leaves to start changing to their fall colors, and this year will be extra special. FOX31 spoke with an arborist who expects the leaves to be more vibrant than ever.