Fall Leaves and Color Change

Have you ever wondered why the leaves change color in the fall? Do you know the plant biology behind why certain leaves turn certain colors? With our “Fall Leaves and Color Change” mini-podcast, you’ll learn reasons why leaves change color and the science behind it.

Of the many garden maintenance tasks you need to attend to this fall, cleaning up fall leaves is one task you may dread because they never seem to stop falling. Learn why they change colors and drop in the first place. Also, did you know fall leaves can also offer a host of benefits to your fall garden? Check our resource section on the right for more information.

Listen to our quick segment on this “DIY Garden Minute” to learn more!

This episode is for beginner gardeners who have always wondered about the beautiful fall leaves we see every season.

 

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Fall Garden Task Series

For more information on various fall garden tasks, check out our 7-episode Fall Garden Tasks podcast series!!

Our 7-episode, podcast series will outline 8 different garden tasks you should be doing this fall or should consider adding to your list. All of these garden maintenance tasks are crucial to the health of your garden.

The FALL GARDEN TASKS episodes are:

  1. Ep. 22: Introduction to the 8 Fall Garden Tasks and our own Fall Garden Bootcamp Challenge!
  2. Ep. 23: Fall Weeding Tips and Effortless Leaf Clean Up
  3. Ep. 24: Fall Garden Mulching and Lawn Maintenance
  4. Ep. 25: Fall Garden Pruning
  5. Ep. 26: Fall Planting, Transplanting, and Fertilizing
  6. Ep. 27: Fall Equipment Maintenance
  7. Ep. 28: Fall Garden Task Series Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Need Pruning Supplies For Your Fall Pruning Tasks??

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Today’s Topic:

Fall Leaves and Color Change

Learn about the science behind why leaves change color in the fall.

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Pruning Cheat Sheet at our Free Resources Page

What You’ll Learn:

  • The science behind leaf color change.
  • Why certain leaves may turn red, orange, or yellow.

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