If the leaves start to grow brown in winter, move them to a brighter spot, he advises. Coffee plants can be pruned when they reach 3ft-4ft in height. Guava “There are two types of guava – the large ...

This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

Ready-washed salad leaves are convenient but deteriorate quickly and sometimes are rinsed with chemical mixtures to prolong their shelf life. Look instead for those that have been washed only in ...

Mulberry trees produce flavorful berries that are enjoyed around the world. For centuries, its leaves have been used in traditional medicine as a natural treatment for a variety of conditions.

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Burning bay leaves is a traditional practice that some believe offers health benefits. But there’s little evidence to support these claims. Plus, doctors do not recommend burning and inhaling ...

It’s autumn, and that means the leaves on the trees are turning beautiful shades of yellow and red, before falling off entirely. It provides cheap entertainment for people and pets. It’s a way ...

Autumn brings a range of colours to our woodlands - setting the scene with a stunning array of reds, browns and yellows as the tree leaves transform in response to cooler temperatures. And through ...

Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art ...

ELLIJAY, Ga. — Autumn arrives Sunday, Sept. 22. Although fall decorations have been in big box stores for months now, we'll have to wait longer before we see significant fall color on the trees ...

The following has been edited for length and clarity. Andrew Brown: So what's happening out there that makes the leaves change colour? Isaac Ladore: As the cooler seasons approach and the trees ...